LONDON CENTRE FOR FORENSIC ACCOUNTING TEACHING & RESEARCH

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Our Research

Forensic accounting is an emerging field shaped by the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The London Centre for Forensic Accounting Teaching & Research (LCFATR) promotes excellence in forensic accounting research, teaching, and practice.

LCFATR primarily focuses on the following areas:

• Fraud Detection and Prevention
• Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Controls
• Corporate Ethics
• Bribery and Corruption
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
• Auditing and Investigative Forensic Accounting
• Fraud and Forensic Accounting in Not-for-Profit Organizations
• The Law and Forensic Accounting
• Forensic Accounting Education
• Skills Required for Forensic Accountants

Our Members

The London Centre for Forensic Accounting Teaching & Research (LCFATR) is led by Professor Khadijah Idowu, Professor of Accounting. The Deputy Lead is Mr. Olanrewaju Sharafa, Director of Studies at the London Centre for Training & Development.

LCFATR members have hands-on experience in forensic accounting practice and offer consultancy in their areas of research expertise. If you require forensic accounting services, please contact us directly at lcfatr@lctd.co.uk. 

Membership is open to professionals with a keen interest in forensic accounting. Click here to join the LCFATR.

Our Collaboration

At LCFATR, we collaborate with both local and international educational institutions and professional organizations. Our members hold appointments and maintain formal collaborations with leading universities and professional bodies in the UK and globally.

We are actively developing partnerships with local and international awarding bodies and education providers.

Endorsed Qualifications & Certifications

The Centre designs and delivers both online and blended learning qualifications recognized by local and international educational and professional bodies.
A list of current endorsements and accreditations can be found here.

Outreach, Research Contributions & Conferences

Members of the London Centre for Forensic Accounting Teaching & Research (LCFATR) are encouraged to publish internationally recognized research in leading academic journals. We also support members in authoring textbooks and producing relevant materials in the field of forensic accounting.

As the Centre is newly established, details of our outreach activities and research contributions will be published soon.

LCFATR will organize executive masterclasses and host academic conferences designed to make a significant impact on both academic and professional communities. Details of upcoming masterclasses and conferences will be announced soon.