Overview

About this Degree

Consequently, Forensic Accounting program at University of Toronto graduates are expected to become recognized as the foremost forensic professionals in their chosen fields, whether those are in forensic accounting practice; in compliance functions in banks, insurance companies, and brokerages; business valuation; fraud investigation in law enforcement; securities enforcement; or in international forensic roles for the World Bank, the United Nations and its programs, and others.

Society is facing the increasing prospect of local, national, and international financial crimes perpetrated by individuals and members of organized crime. Traditional patterns of crime are continuously being expanded and new techniques involving cybercrime and shadow banking systems are taking hold. Criminals are very clever, well-financed, and have proven very able to erode the fabric of society. However, new techniques are evolving for preventing crime and apprehending criminals such as fraud risk assessment, data analytics and security, and understanding the psychology of fraudsters. More than ever, it is essential for dedicated, intelligent investigators to develop an understanding of old and new criminal patterns, and a mastery of new and old techniques for their identification and resolution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Accounting and Investigation, Fraud and Cybercrime

Fraud Prevention, Risk Assessment and Investigation, Data Analytics and Security

Money Laundering, Asset Tracing and Recovery, and International Aspects of Fraud

Forensic Accounting Professional and Practice Issues

Legal and Legal Process Issues for Forensic Accountants
Loss Quantification

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Forensic Accounting

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management and Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in commerce, business administration, or accounting, with standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B in the final year.
Two years of relevant experience in business.
Submission of an official MFAcc application via the SGS online application system.

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Tuition Fees

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31880 CAD / year

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19240 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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