Forensic Accounting, M.S.

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The Master of Science in Forensic Accounting is a 30-credit program for students seeking a career in this fast-growing arena as a forensic accountant or fraud examiner. Offered over a three-semester arc in one calendar year, the program enables students to meet the 150-credit hour requirement to qualify for CPA licensure in New York State. In addition, the program will provide students with a foundation for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.

Course Curriculum

Foundation Core

BU 7555 - Accounting Information Systems
BU 7556 - Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services
BU 7560 - Fraud Examination

Professional Core

BU 7562 - Business Valuation for Forensic Accountants
BU 7563 - Fraudulent Financial Reporting
BU 7565 - Forensic Interviewing, Fraud and the Law
BU 7566 - Criminology/White-Collar Crime
BU 7567 - Computer Forensics
BU 7591 - Forensic & Accounting Research (capstone course)

Electives

(Choose 1)

BU 7651 - Case Studies in Fraud Examination Credits: 3
BU 7564 - Special Topics in Fraud Examination
BU 7568 - Forensic Document Examination
BU 7576 - Special Topics: Tax Fraud

Forensic Accounting, M.S.

Course Curriculum

Foundation Core

Professional Core

Electives

Total Credits Required: 30