Forensic Accounting, Minor

Location(s): Online, California-Blended, Clarion-Blended, Edinboro-Blended

In the forensic accounting minor, students will develop the skills to identify and respond to fraud risk within an organization. Furthermore, students will obtain the ability to design, conduct and interpret basic data driven tests in a fraud investigation and effectively communicate the results of those tests. Given the prevalence of fraud in the global environment, students of any major will benefit from this minor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify fraud risk factors and explain how those risk factors impact the risk of financial fraud.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls within an organization.
Communicate findings in a professional, appropriate manner using various forms of media and technology.

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

ACC 2000 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
ACC 3100 - Intermediate Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
ACC 4400 - Auditing Credit Hours: 3
ACC 3500 - Intro to Accounting Fraud Investigation Credit Hours: 3
ACC 4500 - Advanced Accounting Fraud Investigation Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 4020 - Hackers, Snoops & Con Artists: Managing legal risks with regard to privacy and cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3
ECON 4520 - Forensic Economics and Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3

Forensic Accounting, Minor

Location(s): Online, California-Blended, Clarion-Blended, Edinboro-Blended

Student Learning Outcomes

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

Total Credits: 21