Dig deeper into the world of investigative accounting by earning your Forensic Accounting graduate certificate online or on campus at SNHU. As one of the fastest growing fields in accounting (according to U.S. News & World Report), forensic accounting combines accounting principles with the detection and prevention of fraud against the government, corporations, organizations and individuals.
Gain an eye for detail with a background in accounting basics and legal concepts while you learn from expert forensic accounting faculty. Prepare for specific accounting practices:
- Investigating mergers and acquisitions
- Tax investigations
- Economic crime investigations
- Civil litigation support
- Specialized audits
- Terrorism investigation
Investigate and Defend Against Fraud
Students in the campus-based and online forensic accounting graduate certificate gain an understanding of:
- The characteristics of fraud, fraud prevention and detection, investigative techniques, and asset recovery.
- How forensic accounting and fraud examination are applied in civil and criminal cases.
- How to review, detect and investigate possible financial statement fraud.
- How to use the latest technology to help detect and investigate white-collar crimes.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Graduate Certificate Courses
ACC 689 Principles of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
ACC 691 Detection and Prevention of Fraudulent Financial Statements
ACC 692 Interview Techniques and Legal Aspects of Fraud
ACC 693 Investigating with the Computer
University Accreditation
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