Programme Outline

Module: Forensic Accounting & Compliance Investigation (10 hrs) – category: others
This module provides a comprehensive foundation in fraud and forensic accounting, covering common types of white-collar crime, the roles and responsibilities of forensic accountants, and the relevant legal and regulatory framework in Singapore. Participants will learn practical investigative approaches, including evidence gathering, data analysis, interviews, and reporting, to support fraud detection and forensic investigations from start to finish. The module also builds core competencies in fraud risk management and investigation planning through applied case work and a mock investigation. 

Module: Financial Crime (6 hrs)- category: others
The Financial Crime module provides a practical overview of financial crime risks, regulatory expectations, and compliance requirements in Singapore and globally. Participants will gain hands-on understanding of AML/CFT, fraud, corruption, sanctions, and emerging risks such as crypto-related financial crime, supported by real-world typologies, investigation management, and effective reporting practices. The module also covers governance, risk management, technology, and ethical considerations to help professionals design and operate effective financial crime compliance and remediation frameworks. 

Module: Digital Forensics (8 hrs) -category: others
The Digital Forensics module introduces participants to the principles and practical application of digital and cyber investigations in a financial forensic context. It covers the identification, preservation, and analysis of electronic evidence, including emails, system logs, malware artefacts, and online activity, while emphasising proper chain of custody and investigative methodology. Participants will also gain exposure to forensic data analytics and e-discovery, supported by relevant Singapore cyber and data protection laws.

Module: Professional Requirements (4.5 hrs)- category: Ethics (cat2)
The following Ethics Pronouncement (EP) which are applicable to all ISCA Members will be covered:
(a)     EP 100 Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics issued by ISCA (ISCA Code); and
(b)     EP 200 Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Requirements and Guidelines for Professional Accountants in Singapore.
 

Capstone Module for ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting Qualification

Schedule 1
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
2 June 2026 (D1)
3 June 2026 (D2)
4 June 2026 (D3)

Schedule 2
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
3 August 2026 (D1)
4 August 2026 (D2)
5 August 2026 (D3)

*ISCA reserves the right to make changes or improvements to any of the schedule dates and times described in this page without prior notice.

Training Methodology

Self-paced eLearning modules + in-person capstone + an overall assessment

Intended For

Programme Facilitator(s)