Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting — Online

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting is designed to help students master a range of techniques for identifying, collecting, and examining evidence of accounting fraud and abuse.

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Enrollment
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Completion Time
6-12 months
F1 Visa Eligible
No
Program Type
Online

Overview

Many professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have made the prevention, detection, and prosecution of fraud and accounting abuse a priority.

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting is designed for you to build core skills and apply techniques in identifying, collecting, and examining evidence to identify financial statement misrepresentation, transaction reconstruction, and tax evasion.

Built around a targeted curriculum of required forensic accounting courses, additional classes offer you the chance to explore relevant issues such as investigative accounting and litigation support.

Program objectives

  • Master a range of techniques for identifying, collecting, and examining evidence of accounting fraud and abuse
  • Understand the role of investigative accounting and litigation support
  • Be able to identify financial statement misrepresentation, transaction reconstruction, and tax evasion

Unique Features

  • Ideal for those looking to improve current skills or begin a new specialized accounting career
  • Online format provides flexibility for working professionals while offering new forms of interaction and collaboration with faculty and fellow students
  • Taught by industry-aligned faculty who are thought leaders in the forensic accounting field

Career Prospects

$96,220

Average Salary, Financial Analyst

$95,290

Average Salary, Management Analyst

Get Set With a Custom Course Plan

Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.

Cost and Tuition

$14.1K*

Tuition

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.

Application Deadlines

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

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