Forensics Interest Group

Forensic accounting is a developing field of specialisation and one to which accountants are well suited, given their training and knowledge. 

 
With the support of members working in the forensics field, the Institute formed a Forensics Forum in May 2011, as a pilot scheme to gauge the level of interest and active participation by members in setting up and running a forensics group, and further developing services in this area of practice.
 
The Forensics Forum quickly generated interest and attracted a substantial membership among members and other professionals. Given this support, the Institute decided to turn the Forensics Forum into a more permanent Forensics Interest Group ("ForensIG") in 2012.

Objectives and scope

The main objectives of the ForensIG are to stimulate interest in and promote awareness of forensics services, and to enhance the support for a forensics specialisation and the development of high-quality of forensics services in Hong Kong. The focus is primarily on applying accounting, auditing, finance, and quantitative analytical knowledge and skills to issues arising in the context of civil and criminal litigation and investigations, covering risk management, fraud investigation, litigation support, dispute analysis, and expert witness services.

For further details of the interest group, read the information sheet.

Membership

Membership is open to all members of the Institute. Non-members of the Institute who are working in forensics and related sectors are also welcome to join.

There is no separate annual subscription fee for Institute members. Institute members can click here to join ForensIG.  The annual subscription is HK$250 for non-members of the Institute for the membership period starting from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. Non-members of the Institute who would like to submit an application via our online system should register as a new web member first, then complete an online registration. They are also welcome to join by downloading and completing the application form.

Activities

Through the FMC, ForensIG organises technical seminars and discussion forums on topics of interest to professionals working in forensics and related areas, and others interested to learn about the latest developments in this field. Periodic networking events are also arranged.

FMC has also undertaken technical work and responded to consultations. In addition, it helped to set up and support the Professional Enhancement Programme in Forensic Accounting, a structured training programme in forensic accounting, which ran from 2021-2023 and was subsidised by the government’s Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme.

Click here to view the past and forthcoming events, or see https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hkicpa-forensics-interest-group

Contact ForensIG

Should you have any views on the ForensIG or require further information about the group, please click here.