Forensic Accounting and Valuation Concentration and Electives
Forensic accounting is one of the fastest-growing sectors in accounting. These electives enable students to specialize in fraud detection and prevention, investigative auditing and financial statement analysis, specialized accounting data analytics, and forensic asset valuation.
Equipped with these capabilities, MS in Accounting graduates will be prepared to meet the growing demand for forensic accounting and valuation services.
Concentration Courses
Students pursuing this concentration complete three courses totaling 9 credit hours from the following options:
ACC 540 – Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (3 credits)
Substitutes for the MS in Accounting elective.
ACC 640 – Financial Statement Investigations (3 credits)
Substitutes for ACC 585 – Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting.
Choose one of the following courses:
- ACC 641 – Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics (3 credits)
- ACC 642 – Forensic Accounting Valuation (3 credits)
Either course substitutes for ACC 630 – Fund Accounting.
MS in Accounting students may pursue these courses as a concentration within their degree program. Completion of the concentration requires three courses totaling 9 credit hours.
