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Forensic Accounting
What you'll learn
Investigate a career in Forensic Accounting with this microcredential! You will gain insights into fraud prevention, detection, and correction of financial fraud and white-collar crime. You will learn to identify financial risk areas, craft internal control policies, and understand the role of a forensic accountant in the courtroom. In this microcredential, you will acquire hands-on experience in utilizing accounting software systems to prepare source documents and journal entries. With a focus on account reconciliation, financial statement generation, and completing full accounting cycles, this microcredential caters to existing professionals seeking to enhance their forensic accounting skills and embark on a specialized career path. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, to advance in your current role, and immediately apply for positions specializing in fraud detection.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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