Zimbabwe Cracks Down on Financial Crimes with Forensic Accounting Training
The Department of Forensic Accounting and Investigations has launched a series of courses aimed at equipping professionals with the skills needed to detect and investigate fraudulent activities in Zimbabwe. The country is taking a major step forward in its efforts to combat financial crimes, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
National Certificate Programme
The 12-month National Certificate programme provides a solid foundation in forensic accounting and investigations for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. The course covers a range of topics, including:
- Basic accounts
- English communication for law
- Introduction to Zimbabwean law and legal theory
- Computer-assisted legal information literacy
- Entrepreneurship skills development
- Safety and health, environment and quality
- Introduction to court proceedings
- Principles of evidence in forensic investigation
- Introduction to forensic accounting and fraud investigations
- National and strategic studies
National Diploma Programme
For those looking to specialize in forensic accounting, the 3-year National Diploma programme provides advanced training. The course covers topics such as:
- Financial accounting
- Cost and management accounting
- Business and corporate law
- Forensic accounting
- Anti-money laundering
- Taxation
- Law of evidence
- Digital investigation techniques and tools
- Criminal procedure
- Auditing
- On-the-job training
- Auditing and risk management
- Legal framework for forensic accounting
- Questioned document examinations
- Research methods
- Final project
Courses Designed to Combat Financial Crimes
The courses are designed to provide students with the skills needed to detect and investigate financial crimes such as:
- Fraud
- Money laundering
- Embezzlement
With the increasing sophistication of financial criminals, it is essential that investigators have access to the latest techniques and tools in forensic accounting.
Promoting Best Practices in Forensic Accounting
In addition to providing students with the skills needed to detect and investigate financial crimes, the training programme aims to promote best practices in forensic accounting and ensure that investigators have access to the latest techniques and tools.