Certified Forensic Accounting for Journalists

Journalists are an important factor in the investigation ecosystem. In the wake of recent global leaks like the Swiss Leaks and Panama Leaks, it has become important for journalists to get hold of the concepts in financial investigations.

Journalists, Reporters, Editors and Media Professionals, who download the Risk Academy App and validate their identity as journalists can take this course free. This course is completely subsidized by our partner Newsinterpretation. There are absolutely no fees payable by the journalists to complete this course. There are no restrictions on taking up the certifications and no hidden charges at all.

As investigations go mainstream, Journalists also have the opportunity to ride the boom. But there is a need to have a good understanding of accounting. In order to provide better quality education to the journalists of business and finance, Riskpro learning introduced a certification program specially designed for Journalists.

As the techniques of Data Journalism evolve, reporters need to learn new techniques of investigation. Forensic Accounting becomes essential to go deep into the books of accounts and financial records. Obtaining data has become easier in the internet world but to convert this data to information, journalists need analytical skills.

How to complete the certification course successfully?

This course is a global program, students can take it from any device and any location as it is a video learning program. Students will get familiar with the forensic audit world upon completion of this course.

Firstly, journalists will have to enroll in this certification program by completing the registration form. There are no fees for learning. All the fees are paid by our media partner Newsinterpretation. Secondly, you have to complete all the courses provided along with this registration. Finally, you have to give the uniform certification examination to obtain the certification. Nevertheless, there is a preparation examination tool available.

From Fincen Leaks to Panama Papers courses offered by the Risk Academy of Riskpro learning play a vital role. Risk Academy offers a certification program in AML Investigations which is based on filing and understanding the suspicious transactions reporting. Additionally, there is a certification program in Shell Company Investigations, which helps the journalists to get deeper into the dark network of companies.

In fact, from registration to certification, the process can be completed through Risk Academy App. As this is a video learning course, students can take it up anywhere on any device. Additionally, real-life problem-solving is the core of this training program.

Significantly, Riskpro Learning, one of the first forensic accounting institutions in the world offers this program. It is one of the leading companies in forensics, risk, and alliance. Additionally, Riskpro learning offers its programs across the world.

Three Stages of Certification

There are three stages of certification. In the first stage, students work on the basics of accounting and financial concepts. In the second stage, students work on

Global Forensic Accounting Certification

Risk Academy is a global certification body. Litigation Support and Investigative accounting are the two pillars of forensic accounting. The scope of forensic audit is wider. Fraud examination is just a small subset.

These days journalists are often investigating cross-border transactions. They have to gather information from various open-source data sets. Unlike other forensic accounting certifications, it is not necessary to be a chartered accountant or a certified public accountant. It is open to graduate students of commerce, finance, and accounting faculties. It is necessary to have an interest in developing investigation skills to be a forensic accountant.

International forensic audit syllabus

Not to mention but cross border investigations are complex. It requires forensic accountants to understand the local laws, in addition to understanding the concepts taught in the course. Equally, they work on huge data to investigate fraud. Data analysis is becoming an important tool in the battle against fraud.
Globally, forensic accountants appear before an international court of law as an expert witnesses. They analyze the financial records and also gather evidence in the litigations. Forensic auditors typically look into financial statement fraud.

Carefully designed syllabus of Certification in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection addresses the needs of finance students and entry-level professionals. Here is the syllabus of the course

What is the Process of Registration?

The validation process starts as soon as we receive your application. You need to go to visit the Profile page created for every member to make sure that all your admissions are reflected in your account. For this reason, you will also check if you have taken admitted to the right course. Once the registration is completed then you can also visit the course page to kick-start your e-learning journey with Riskpro Learning.