Invitation to a 5-day Certificate Course in Forensic Accounting and Cyber Security

The Professional Development Unit, Ghana Communication Technology University in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Tax Law and Forensic Accountants, Ghana (CITLFA) is pleased to invite the general public to a five (5) day Certificate Course in Forensic Accounting and Cyber Security training.

The details of the program are as follows:

Date: 22nd – 26th September, 2025
Venue: Ghana Communication Technology University, Tesano-Accra
Time: 9:00am -4:00pm
Fee: GH₵4,000.00 (fees includes tuition, course materials, feeding and certificate)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Course is designed to equip participants with knowledge, hands-on skills, tools and techniques used in preserving, collecting, examining, analyzing and presenting digital evidence in forensically sound manner which will be admissible in the Court of Law. The course will enable participants to perform forensic analysis on computer systems and also respond appropriately to cyber related incidents. An aspect of the course explores proactive and iterative approaches in identifying vulnerabilities on network platforms as well as cybersecurity and digital forensics response to mitigate the risks of system compromise.

Digital Forensics deals with investigating computer systems, network, mobile devices as well as other digital devices in answering legal or investigative questions in relation to an electronic crime. The challenges in investigating cybercrime requires that, cybercrime investigators have extensive knowledge in handling electronic evidence. This course will train you with extensive knowledge in handling electronic evidence.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Apply and enhance analytical skills to resolve complex problems
• Understand the legal, regulatory and professional environment of accounting
• Demonstrate professional, verbal and written communication skills
• Understand the ethical expectations of the accounting profession including the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas.
• Assess and summarize the legal and ethical requirements of cybersecurity professionals
• Equip participants with knowledge to perform penetration testing of systems

COURSE CONTENTS

• Financial Statement Analysis: Using Ratios to Evaluate Firms’ Failure
• Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
• Tax Audit, Tax Laws and Special Investigations
• Financial Crimes, Forensic Law and Criminal Investigations
• Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking and Simulations

TARGET AUDIENCE

Accountants, Auditors, Tax Practitioners and Consultants, Business Executives, Lawyers, Security Personals and Experts, Supply Chain / Procurement Practitioners including Logistics Officers, Cyber Security Analysts and Digital Forensic Examiners, Financial Crime Investigators, Investment Analysts and Professionals, Private Investors, Data Protection Officers, Investigators, Network and System Administrators, IT Risk and Compliance Managers etc.

For further enquires, kindly contact PDU on 0202698359 / 0501341945 Email; cpd@gctu.edu.gh / ahackman@gctu.edu.gh