Conversations with Captains of Industry is a thought-leadership platform that brings distinguished industry leaders to New Era College to share insights, experiences, and lessons from practice with students in order to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice, with the ultimate objective of enhancing graduate employability and preparing NEC students for successful, industry-relevant careers.
Guest Speaker: Dr Robert Masitara
Organisation: R4 Forensics
Programme Host: Bachelor of Science in Forensic Financial Accounting
Faculty: Commerce and Industry – School of Accounting and Financial Management
Date & Time: 25 February 2026 | 14:00
Venue: New Era College Marquee
Lecture Topic:
Forensic Auditing in Practice: Investigating a Company, a Country, or an Individual – What It Means and How It Works
This lecture is on forensic auditing and financial investigations across corporate, public sector, and individual contexts. Dr Masista will unpack how forensic audits are conducted in practice, moving beyond theory to examine how cases are scoped, evidence is gathered, analysed and presented and how professional judgment and ethics guide investigative work.
Relevance to the Programme:
The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Financial Accounting is designed to produce high-calibre, technologically literate forensic accounting professionals equipped with fraud investigation, forensic auditing, taxation, and auditing skills.
This lecture directly complements the programme’s learning outcomes by reinforcing:
Fraud investigative and forensic auditing competencies
Practical application of accounting and auditing principles
Professional skepticism, ethical judgment, and compliance awareness
Career readiness for roles such as Forensic Accountant, Forensic Auditor, and Fraud Investigator
Speaker Biography – Dr Robert Masitara
Dr Robert Masitara is an accomplished forensic accounting and financial investigations professional with extensive experience spanning academia, professional practice, and public service. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Botswana and a Master of Science in Accounting and Corporate Finance from the University of Stirling in the United Kingdom. In recognition of his contribution to the field, he has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Forensic Accounting and Financial Management.
Dr Masitara is a member of the Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants (ICFA–USA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), reflecting his adherence to internationally recognised professional standards. His professional background includes senior roles in accounting and audit at leading firms such as KPMG Botswana and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
In addition to his professional practice, Dr Masitara has served as a Lecturer at the University of Botswana and previously held office as a Member of Parliament, where he chaired key parliamentary committees.