Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate

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The Graduate Business Certificate in Forensic Accounting is designed for the accounting graduate or the MBA student who wishes to expand his/her knowledge in the broad area of forensic accounting. Courses in this certificate are designed to provide the accountant with a broad base of knowledge across the field of forensic accounting and more specialized knowledge within the areas of fraud and computer applications and investigation. The Graduate Business Certificate is awarded to those who complete four courses (12 graduate credits) at St. Thomas University from the following forensic accounting courses.

Total Program Credits: 12 credit hours

Program Fast Facts:

  • Fully Online & Flexible – Study from anywhere with no in-person requirements
  • Earn your certificate in just four courses
  • Expert Faculty – Learn from experienced professors with real-world accounting forensics experience

Career Opportunities:

Upon completion of this graduate certificate, students will be equipped with specialized knowledge and practical experience to handle complex forensic accounting tasks, investigate fraud, and support legal proceedings with expert testimony.

Courses

  1. ACC 502 Advanced Auditing – Auditing theory and practice focusing on the application of auditing standards and techniques in the achievement of audit objectives. Also covered are ethics, responsibilities, and specialized functions of CPAs and their changing role in society.
  2. ACC 540 Fraud Examination – An introduction to fraud from the accountant’s viewpoint covering types of fraud, methods of preventing fraud in organizations, approaches to fraud detection, spotting fraud symptoms, and investigation of fraud allegations.
  3. ACC 541 Forensic Accounting – A survey of forensic accounting applications, including valuation, economic damages, fraud, family law, bankruptcy, securities and insurance claims, negligence, and contract disputes. Professional standards and the role of the forensic accountant as a critical team member in the resolution of complex legal issues are stressed.
  4. ACC 542 Forensic Accounting Practice Issues – The issues involved in managing a forensic accounting practice are explored. This includes such critical areas as the litigation process, relationships with attorneys, professional standards, investigations and evidence, asset recovery, practice management, reporting, and testifying.

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For more information about this program, contact:

Dr. Solange Amado Blunt
Assistant Professor
Samadoblunt@stu.edu