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Assessment of Forensic Accounting Education on Students Understanding in University of Jos Plateau State, Nigeria

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  • Magit Nathaniel Saleh

    (Department of Accounting Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos)

  • Kutus Martins Oloruntoba

    (Department of Accounting Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos)

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This study examines the impact of forensic accounting education on undergraduate students’ understanding of fraud detection, prevention, and deterrence at the University of Jos, Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted, utilizing a stratified random sample of 238 students from a population of 587. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques. The findings reveal that forensic accounting education significantly improves students’ conceptual understanding, achieving an R² value of 0.68. Among the explanatory variables, practical exposure exerted the strongest influence (β= 0.41, p

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  • Magit Nathaniel Saleh & Kutus Martins Oloruntoba, 2026. "Assessment of Forensic Accounting Education on Students Understanding in University of Jos Plateau State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(5), pages 57-69, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:5:p:57-69
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    1. Dada, O. Samuel & Adegbie, F. Folajimi & Shodeinde, J. Bolaji & Akinola, M. Biodun, 2024. "The Relevance of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Combating Corrupt Practices in Selected Public Tertiary Institutions in Southwest Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(3s), pages 1611-1618, March.
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