Open to Full-Time MS in Accountancy
(Internship and Non-Internship Track)
This certificate showcases expertise in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, preparing students to detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud. It provides in-demand skills, combining key forensic accounting principles with fraud detection techniques. MSA students can earn this advanced certificate while applying credits from their master’s degree, avoiding additional tuition costs.
Specialize in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination.
This Advanced Certificate of Achievement demonstrates a competence in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination.
To earn it, an MSA student must complete 10.5 credits. Students are required to take the required courses.
- ACC 439: Accounting Analytis for Forensics
According to the Kroll Global Fraud Report, 69% of business surveyed report suffering a financial loss as a result of fraud. This course is designed to give students skills in the area of fraud investigations. This course will delve into the analytical methodologies used during forensic accounting investigations and expose the student to how access and excel can be used in conjunction with analytics to provide evidence required in forensic accounting investigations. Throughout the different analytical topics, access and excel will be used.
- ACC 417: Auditing
Auditing principles and procedures are examined. This course includes an analysis of auditing and its relationship with financial reporting with emphasis on the independent accountant’s attest function as well as the consideration of ethics, legal responsibility, and regulatory influences. Statistical sampling and the role of the internal auditors as well as compilation and review reports are discussed.
- ACC 438: Accounting Information Systems
Accounting information systems (AIS) will be covered in depth with a focus on security in an information technology (IT) environment. This course will also focus on complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as it relates to internal control systems. Various IT issues will be discussed such as designing databases, implementing effective controls, network security, and operating in an IT environment. The functions of accounting will be examined in a technological environment.
- BPP 433: Business Law and Policy
A foundational knowledge of the American legal system is essential for business owners, fiduciaries, and accountants. This course covers the basic structure of the United States legal system along with a detailed overview of contract law and business enterprises formation and governance. There is a particular emphasis on partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. The course also examines the fundamentals of securities regulation, intellectual property, tort law, and the doctrine of fiduciary duty. Case study will be a major component of the course.
Benefits
• Receive a Certificate of Achievement in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
• Class credits count toward certificate and degree
• Optional benefit with no additional cost or time to complete*
• Maintains STEM designation
• Signals expertise and career focus to corporate recruiters
*Students can only count credits from a master’s degree toward one advanced certificate of achievement. More than one advanced certificate during a master’s degree requires additional credits; accordingly, the student may incur additional costs.