Accounting, Upper-Division Certificate in Fraud and Forensic Accounting

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Advisement for the certificate program is available from the Accounting and Legal Studies Department.

The Upper-Division Certificate in Fraud and Forensic Accounting Program provides a new marketable skillset to individuals matriculating in undergraduate degree programs in accounting. This certificate is designed for professionals working in accounting, finance, systems/control, internal auditing, compliance and other related areas seeking a new technical skillset and enhanced employment and/or career advancement opportunities.

The certificate program is open to all SU students, including accounting majors and other majors.

Checklist

This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.

Certificate Requirements

Complete certiﬁcate courses with a C or better.
The certiﬁcate is for individuals who have attained at least junior status.
Complete 56 credit hours.

Recommended Course Sequence

Fall or Spring Junior Year

ACCT 418 - Fraud Examination 3 Hour(s) Credit

Fall Senior Year - Courses Offered Fall Only; Must Be Taken Concurrently

ACCT 450 - Advanced Fraud Examination 3 Hour(s) Credit
ACCT 451 - Fraud Detection and Prevention Technologies 3 Hour(s) Credit
ACCT 498 - Fraud Examination Experiential Learning I 3 Hour(s) Credit

Spring Senior Year - Courses Offered Spring Only; Must Be Taken Concurrently

ACCT 452 - Financial Statement Fraud 3 Hour(s) Credit
ACCT 453 - White Collar Crime 3 Hour(s) Credit
ACCT 499 - Fraud Examination Experiential Learning II 3 Hour(s) Credit

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