Invitation To A 5-day Certificate Training In Forensic Accounting And Cyber Security

The Professional Development Unit and the Business School (Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance) of Ghana Communication Technology University in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Tax Law and Forensic Accountants, Ghana (CITLFA) is pleased to invite staff of your organization to a five (5) day Certificate and Advanced Certificate Course in Forensic Accounting and Cyber Security training.

The details of the program are as follows:

Date:           30th September– 4th October, 2024
Venue:        Ghana Communication Technology University, Tesano-Accra
Time:          9:00am -3:00pm
Fee:             GH₵3,800.00 (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, analysing and presenting digital evidence in a 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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop skills in forensic Accounting and Auditing
• Detect Fraud
• Develop Investigation Techniques Skills
• Acquire Knowledge of Legal and Ethical Considerations in Forensic Accounting and

COURSE CONTENTS

• Forensic Accounting and Risk-Based Forensic Audit
• Forensic Law
• Investigating Financial Statement Frauds (The Shenanigan Model)
• Tax Audit and Special Investigations
• Financial Crimes, Credit Risk and Banking Frauds
• Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking and Digital Simulations
• Tax Accounting

COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the five days training, participants would be able to:

• 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

CONTACT

Contact: 0202698359 | 0556511788