SOCPA has announced the launch of two professional certificates in the fields of Financial Fraud Examination and Public Sector Accounting Standards, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote integrity and transparency in regulatory bodies and various public and private sector institutions.
The "Financial Fraud Examiner Certificate" aims to assess the competence of applicants seeking this certification by evaluating their theoretical knowledge and professional skills necessary for examining fraud operations and conducting financial investigations.
The certification exam covers a wide range of topics related to financial fraud, including fraud in financial statements, asset misappropriation, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other types of financial fraud, as well as advanced financial fraud prevention and investigation.
Eligible candidates for the exam include holders of a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, economics, management, law, or related fields from recognized universities and colleges. Eligibility also includes holders of professional certifications recognized by SOCPA and fellowship certificates issued by internationally recognized professional bodies.
Meanwhile, the "Professional Certificate in Public Sector Accounting Standards" aims to assess the competence of applicants in the approved accounting standards for the public sector in the Kingdom, their theoretical knowledge of these standards, their practical skills and ability to apply them, and their understanding of the professional responsibilities and requirements they must adhere to in their tasks related to these standards.
The exam covers public sector accounting standards across six levels and targets the same qualified category of bachelor's degree holders or higher in specified fields. It also targets holders of professional certifications recognized by SOCPA and fellowship certificates from internationally recognized professional bodies.
These two new certifications are part of SOCPA's commitment to keeping pace with the latest updates in the profession and the requirements for developing the accounting and auditing sector by providing these professional certifications. SOCPA aims to develop a qualified and specialized workforce capable of effectively working in fraud control and accounting according to the highest professional standards.
For more information about the professional certifications, please visit the website by clicking on the certificate name:
* Financial Fraud Examiner Certificate.
* Professional Certificate in Public Sector Accounting Standards.