UNISA Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing (98234)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing at UNISA is a specialized program designed for individuals looking to pursue a career in forensic auditing. This qualification not only prepares learners for professional practice in this field but also equips them to take the Certified Fraud Examiners’ (CFE) examination and is a step towards qualifying as a Forensic Accountant/Auditor with the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP). Here’s an overview of the program details:
Qualification Overview
Qualification Code: 98234
NQF Level: 8
Total Credits: 120
SAQA ID: 85046
APS/AS: 50
Program Structure and Requirements
Technology Requirements: Access to a computer with a webcam, and internet.
Module Sequence: Students are required to follow a specific module sequence: ALF4861; APL4802; AUE4866; AUE4863; AUE4864, and AUE4801.
Module Registration: Students must adhere to prerequisites and co-requisites for module registration.
Maximum Credits: Restrictions on the maximum number of credits/modules per academic year/semester.
Duration and Study Load
Duration: The program is spread over one academic year.
Study Load: Approximately 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules and 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.
Registration
Eligibility: Open to new applicants and Unisa students who have received an offer of placement and accepted it online.
Registration Period: For the 2023 academic year, the registration opens as per the university’s schedule.
Registration Link: For starting a new qualification, applications are online during the prescribed application period.
Curriculum and Modules
Group A – Compulsory Modules:
ALF4861 – Applied Law for Forensic Auditors
Recommended to have an understanding of labour law.
APL4802 – Applied Labour Law for Forensic Auditors
AUE4801 – Forensic Audit Reporting
Co-requisite: ALF4861, APL4802, AUE4863, AUE4864, AUE4866.
AUE4863 – Financial Fraud Schemes
AUE4864 – Fraud Prevention and Detection
AUE4866 – Fraud Investigation for Forensic Auditors
Purpose and Career Path
Goal: To prepare learners for a career in forensic auditing, enabling them to engage in ethics pertinent to business and communicate effectively in the field.
Career Prospects: Forensic Auditors, Fraud Examiners, Forensic Accountants/Auditors in various business environments.
This qualification, offered in both online and distance learning modes, provides a comprehensive understanding of forensic auditing, equipping students with advanced skills for managing forensic audit activities and ethical business practices.
