Facility
Niraj Agarwal
Course Description
The FAFD course aims to:
• Develop expertise in forensic accounting and fraud examination.
• Train professionals to detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud.
• Provide practical exposure to digital forensics and cybercrime investigation.
• Educate on relevant Indian laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Help professionals assist corporates, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies in financial fraud investigations.
Course Modules & Syllabus
The course is divided into several modules covering a range of topics:
A. Forensic Accounting & Fraud Basics
• Introduction to Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection
• Understanding Corporate Frauds & Financial Crimes
• Red Flags in Financial Statements & Fraudulent Transactions
B. Fraud Detection Techniques
• Banking Fraud (Loan frauds, digital banking frauds, NPA manipulation)
• Corporate Frauds (Shell companies, tax evasion, insider trading)
• Forensic Auditing Methodologies
C. Digital Forensics & Cybercrime Investigation
• Cyber Forensics & Digital Evidence
• Data Recovery & Investigation Techniques
• Role of AI & Machine Learning in Fraud Detection
• Tools for Digital Forensics (FTK, EnCase, Autopsy, etc.)
D. Legal Framework & Compliance
• Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Economic Offenses
• Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
• IT Act, 2000 & Cybersecurity Regulations
• SEBI & RBI Guidelines on Financial Fraud
E. Practical Case Studies & Hands-on Learning
• Investigation of real-world fraud cases
• Live simulations of forensic audits
• Using Data Analytics & CAAT Tools
Certificate of Completion
Examination:
• Online Final Assessment Test (FAT) conducted by ICAI.
• Case-study based Practical Assessment.
• Successful candidates receive a FAFD Certification from ICAI.