Forensic Accounting, Certificate

Minimum number of credits required to complete the program: 12

Minimum cumulative GPA required: 3.0

School: Girard School of Business

Understanding and comprehending how to identify fraudulent activity when conducting an audit is part of the investigative action accountants take to help pinpoint deception or criminal activity. By completing the Forensic Accounting certificate, students are introduced to topics around fraud examination, cyber security, and tax fraud. The skills acquired will equip students with the tools needed to identify inaccurate reporting and fiscal malfeasance that can occur in organizations.

Program Requirements

Complete the following five required courses (12 credits):

ACC 5250 - Accounting Ethics & Detecting Financial Crimes Credits: 4
ACC 5450 - Fraud Examination Credits: 4
ACCxxxx - AI & Cyber Security for Business Credits: 4 (New Course)
If a non-accounting major, must also complete ACC 5050 - Foundations of Accounting and ACC 5150 - Assurance Services