ACCT20006 Business Forensics and Fraud
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- 30% group work
Is ACCT20006 hard?
ACCT20006: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Business fraud from an accountant's view: types of fraud, how to prevent and detect it, and investigating for court.
After it you can
- Describe types of fraud and recent trends
- Recommend controls that help prevent fraud
- Use detection methods and explain the rules of evidence
What you need first
ACCT10002
Can’t be taken together with
Careers
Helps toward: Accountant
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is ACCT20006 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ACCT20006?
- Needs ACCT10002.
- Does ACCT20006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Participation 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 60%.
- Can I take ACCT20006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ACCT20006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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