Foundations of Forensic Accounting Micro-Credential

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The Foundations of Forensic Accounting Micro-Credential is designated for individuals that are in, or are aspiring to be, in the field of Forensic Accounting. It consists of three courses: one aimed to teaching students to recognize, detect, and prevent fraudulent activity; one teaching the use of informational technology; and the final class providing students the opportunity to examine real-life issues of fraud. Students successfully completing the requirements for the Micro-Credential in forensic accounting will have a solid education in forensics and will be prepared to work in public accounting firms, law offices, law enforcement, government agencies, or other business organizations.

Requirements

Students are required to take 9 credits by completing all three of the following courses with a grade of B or higher. (Note: Those individuals with am undergraduate degree in a discipline other than accounting may undertake the credential upon completion of the specified prerequisites prior to beginning the Microcredential program.)

Skills and Competencies to be Gained

Students who complete these courses at the required level will:

Demonstrate a broad and in depth knowledge of forensic accounting principles, theories and practice. This knowledge should enable students to develop solutions to complex problems utilizing thinking and technical skills.

Be prepared to become socially responsible business leaders able to uncover outcomes based on lapses in technical judgement and achieve resolutions in a socially and professionally responsible manner.

be able to communicate findings from their analysis and investigation effectively, both in writing and oraly.