ACC 03419 - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation

Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to forensic accounting and fraud investigation. It examines the major causes of fraud and white-collar crime and methods to detect and prevent fraud. Tools and systems used in detecting fraud will be discussed. A key component of the course will allow students to understand the ethical and professional responsibility of the accounting profession as it relates to financial reporting. The course provides students exposure to case study, analytics and critical thinking in order to confirm that financial information is presented fairly.

Prerequisite Courses: ACC 03210 with a minimum grade of C and ACC 03211 with a minimum grade of C
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD