Expert Witness Preparation: Financial Forensics in Singapore’s Courts

Analyse Singapore’s Legal Framework
Understand Singapore’s hybrid legal system, its interplay of common law and statutory regulations, and relevant legal terminology.

Apply Forensic Methods in Civil Proceedings
Develop investigation plans and litigation strategies aligned with Singapore’s civil justice procedures.

Support Criminal Financial Investigations
Examine the procedures of Singapore’s criminal justice system for financial crimes.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Unit 1: Legal Foundations and Civil Litigation

• Analyse the structure of Singapore’s legal system to synthesise legal documentation and financial evidence.
• Develop civil litigation strategies and investigation approaches for financial forensics.

Learning Unit 2: Legal Documentation and Criminal Proceedings

• Construct legal documents and expert reports for financial investigations.
• Evaluate the criminal justice process to enhance procedural effectiveness.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Possess a Diploma in fields such as Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, or other relevant disciplines; Or
• For learners without the above academic qualifications, they should have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in areas such as forensic accounting, financial auditing, litigation support, compliance, corporate investigations, or related domains.
• Be able to listen, speak, read, and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6 or higher, as required for court-related documentation and communication.
• Be able to apply numeracy and analytical skills equivalent to Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 4 or higher