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Which Schools Offer a Degree in Forensic Accounting?

Several colleges and universities offer either a bachelor's or a master's degree in Forensic Accounting. Schools usually offer these degrees through the College of Business, even though Forensic Accountants focus on legal and criminal aspects of accounting. Schools offering Accounting degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

Bachelor's Degrees

Carlow University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Accounting. Students in this program earn an accounting minor while earning their degree in Forensic Accounting. This program prepares students to take the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam and the Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA) exam. Students will take classes like:

  • Auditing
  • Criminology
  • Ethics
  • Fraud Examination
  • Fraud Investigation Techniques
  • Accounting

Franklin University also offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Accounting. Students must complete approximately 128 credit hours and take general education courses, business courses, electives and major courses such as:

  • Legal Elements of Fraud
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Behavioral Basis of Detecting and Deterring White Collar Fraud
  • Accounting Research and Analysis
  • Corporate Governance and Internal Control Assessment

Master's Degrees

St. Thomas University offers a Master of Accounting degree with a specialization in Forensic Accounting. This program takes approximately 18 months to complete and students must earn at least 30 credits to graduate. Students will take classes like:

  • Advanced Auditing
  • Forensic Accounting Application
  • Forensic Accounting Practice Issues
  • Computer Auditing and Investigation

The University of Charleston offers an Executive Masters of Forensic Accounting. This program enables working professionals to earn their master's degree while working full-time. Students attend classes every other weekend for approximately 12 hours. This program takes approximately 13 months to complete and consists of five modules including:

  • Introduction to Forensic Accounting
  • Criminology and Legal Framework
  • Gathering and Analyzing Evidence
  • Forensic Accounting Engagements
  • Litigation Services
  • Capstone Project

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