Forensic Accounting Certificate

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Certificate in Forensic Accounting

Normal Time for Completion: 8 Months

This program is offered at the Main Campus and online.

Students pursuing a Certificate in Forensic Accounting learn and apply accounting methods and financial techniques necessary to uncover, solve and document financial crimes. In addition, students will review and analyze real-world case studies relating to fraud prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation. Students who complete this certificate program could go on to find employment as an auditor, tax examiner, or investigator in the private and government sectors. Students also will complete the coursework needed to take the Certified Fraud Examiner test and become a Certified Fraud Examiner. Visit http://www.acfe.com/ for more information.

Certificate in Forensic Accounting Program Outcomes

Forensic Accounting - Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and apply principles relating to, the nature of fraud and forensic accounting.

Certificate in Forensic Accounting

Certificate in Forensic Accounting: 18 Required Credits

ACC 315 - Fraud Prevention and Examination 3 Credits
ACC 325 - Forensic Accounting 3 Credits
CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
CRJ 209 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
or
CRJ 211 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credits
CRJ 332 - White-Collar Crime 3 Credits

Choose one of the following electives:

ACC 430 - Accounting Information Systems 3 Credits
CRJ 326 - Digital Forensics 3 Credits
CRJ 346 - Electronic Investigation 3 Credits
Please note that some courses may have prerequisites. Please refer to the course catalog and/or your Academic Advisor (Main Campus) or Academic Success Counselor for Accelerated Degree Programs with any questions.