Forensic Accounting Education in India: An Insight

Abstract

“Forensic Accounting is a new facet in the domain of accounting and auditing which is speciality area where the forensic accountant examines the financial information in order to detect and investigate financial fraud. With surge in financial crimes, forensic accounting education is the imperative need which would groom and train students and professional in a way that are equipped to identify and examine occupational fraud. This article examines the present state of forensic accounting education availability and courses in Indian education system. This research is beneficial in acquiring a thorough understanding of the forensic accounting courses offered at the graduation, post graduation and professional stages, particularly in finance and accounts field. Developing and expanding forensic accounting educational program has created lots of interest all over the world thus the finding will provide an insight into the present opportunities for forensic accounting education in India.”