Qualification Overview

ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting (FFA) Qualification

The ISCA FFA Qualification (FFAQ) is a comprehensive programme designed to equip professionals with essential skills in forensic accounting, enabling them to identify, investigate, and prevent financial crimes, fraud, and misconduct across various industries. Tailored for accountants, auditors, and financial professionals, the qualification offers a practical curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with real-world application.

Additionally, FFAQ graduates with at least three years of relevant work experience in the financial forensic field are eligible to apply for the ISCA Financial Forensic Professional (FFP) credential, which recognises their expertise and professional experience in this specialised field.

Profile of current and past participants:

Accounting and Finance professionals
Audit practitioners, Internal and External Auditors
Banking and Financial Services professionals
Forensics Accountants and Analyst
Compliance and Risk Management professionals
Law enforcement officers

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Qualification Structure

Modules:

Forensic Accounting and Investigation

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Digital Forensics

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Financial Crime

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Professional Requirements

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Individual must possess:

(A) At least a recognised bachelor’s degree* or equivalent in the following disciplines:

Accountancy related; or
Other degrees with at least one year full-time and recent relevant work experience in financial forensic-related fields such as law enforcement, financial and regulatory compliance and forensic advisory; OR

(B) a final year bachelor's degree in accountancy from the ISCA FFAQ accredited Singapore institutes of higher learning (IHLs):

which may be granted partial exemption from selected modules of ISCA FFA Qualification subject to completion of relevant subjects at degree level to be recognised by ISCA; and
be allowed to graduate from The Qualifcation upon completion of bachelor's degree.

Successful applicants will be approved as candidates and advised of the next available workshop and examination session upon admission.

* Those who do not meet academic requirements will have their applications assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates who have been admitted into the ISCA FFA Qualification will have a candidature validity period commencing on the date of admission and expiring on the 31 December of the third (3rd) calendar year. For example, if you are admitted as a candidate on 15 June 2020, your candidature validity period will commence on 15 June 2020 and expire on 31 December 2022.

Candidates who wish to apply for the credential must complete the corresponding qualification within the prescribed candidature validity period.

Upon completion of all four modules and acquiring at least three years of relevant work experience in financial forensic related field immediately prior to the application, ISCA FFA Qualification graduates can apply for ISCA membership, subject to meeting the prevailing membership admission requirements, and be conferred the ISCA Financial Forensic Professional (FFP) credential.

More information regarding the credential can be found here.

Upcoming Workshop and Exam Schedule

There are two exam intakes annually:

1. May Exam Intake – Workshops will be held in April. (Refer to the table below for 2025 workshop and exam dates.)

2. November Exam Intake – Workshops will be held in October. (2025 schedule will be released at a later date.)

2025 May Exam intake

	April 2025 Workshop Session		May 2025 Examination Session
Module Name	Date and Time	Delivery Mode	Date and Time	Delivery Mode
Forensic Accounting and Investigation	15 & 16 Apr 2025 9am to 5pm	Virtual	27 May 2025 10am to 12pm	Remote Proctoring
Digital Forensics	22 & 23 Apr 2025 9am to 5pm		28 May 2025 10am to 12pm
Financial Crime	29 Apr 2025 9am to 5pm		29 May 2025 10am to 12pm
Professional Requirements	Fully self-study e-learning (No workshop)		30 May 2025 10am to 11am

Important timeline:

Application submission deadline: 28 March 2025
Module Registration by 4 April 2025

Important Notes:

ISCA reserves the right to amend the workshop and examination dates and delivery modes, depending on situations such as a national health emergency. Candidates will be notified of any changes to workshop and examination dates, timing, and delivery mode.
Remote proctoring is a service that emulates the role of an on-site invigilation, where the test taker’s identity and the exam integrity are administered online. In other words, the exams are taken remotely, at your chosen location. Please click here for more information on the proctored exam.

Delivery and Assessment

Learning format

The ISCA FFA Qualification adopts a blended learning approach, combining instructor-led workshops and online courseware, accessible through ISCA Learning Management System, to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

Module-Specific Delivery

1) Forensic Accounting and Investigation, Digital Forensics and Financial Crime modules -

Blended learning, including 1 to 2 days of online workshops facilitated by experienced financial forensic practitioners, along with E-learning components

2) Professional Requirements module - Fully online, self-paced E-learning module

Assessment and Attendance Requirements

Each module will include an end-of-module assessment.
Workshop attendance is compulsory, and full attendance is required before candidates can sit for the examination(s).
All workshop materials, whether delivered in-person or virtually, will be provided in softcopy only.

ISCA always works closely with the training provider to ensure that the delivery format aligns with the intended learning outcome of the ISCA FFA Qualification.

Fees

Programme Fees
	Name of Module	Amount (inclusive of 9% GST)
1	Forensic Accounting and Investigation	S$ 1,635
2	Digital Forensics	S$ 1,635
3	Financial Crime	S$ 1,635
4	Professional Requirements	S$ 381.50
	Total Fees	S$ 5,286.50

Other Fees
	Type of Fees	Amount (inclusive of 9% GST)
1	One-time Application Fee	Waived
2	Annual Candidate Fee	Waived
3	Re-sit Examination Fee for: Forensic Accounting and Investigation Digital Forensics Financial Crime	S$872.00 per module for each re-sit
4	Re-sit Examination Fee for: Professional Requirements	S$196.20 for each re-sit
5	Module Exemption Fee for Accredited Module(s)	For Student - Waived** For Non-student - S$545 per module

**The module exemption fee is waived for students who successfully complete all the remaining FFA Qualification modules before graduating from the accredited IHL. *Students refer to candidates who are currently pursuing formal tertiary education in the accredited IHLs.

Funding Available to defray course fees

1) SkillsFuture Credit (New)

2) UTAP funding

Click here to find out more about the eligibility criteria and application process. Terms and conditions apply.

Have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or email us at qualifications@isca.org.sg.

Industry Partners

Our industry partnerships play a key role in strengthening the talent pipeline of qualified financial forensic professionals, supporting their ongoing professional development, and recognising their expertise in this specialised field.

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