Master of Science in Accounting
Forensic Accounting
<h2>Increase the Sum Total of Your Knowledge with a Masters Degree in Accounting</h2><p>Strayer Universitys Master in Accounting with Forensic Accounting concentration provides great insight into the business world and provides you with important flexibility within all realms of corporate life. With a Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC) degree, you can embark upon a new adventure in your career.</p><p>Analyze key knowledge areas critical to effective forensic accounting functions, including understanding the risk environment and managing responsibility in the control environment. Learn to perform fraud audits, as well as how to prevent and detect fraud.</p><p>Coursework equips you to hold positions such as forensic accountant, government accountant, independent or internal auditor, investigator, or expert witness. Also provides preparation* for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.</p><p>*Does not by itself meet the requirements to obtain licensure for CFE. Check with your state board of accountancy for specific requirements.</p><h3>Key Learning Outcomes</h3><ul><li>Analyze the knowledge and skills required for a forensic accounting expert.</li><li>Apply key forensic accounting concepts such as risk assessment within an organizational environment.</li><li>Apply tools and techniques used in fraud detection and prevention.</li></ul><h3>Forensic Accounting concentration courses:</h3><ul><li>ACC 571 Forensic Accounting</li><li>ACC 574 Emerging Auditing Technologies</li><li>ACC 578 Fraud Prevention and Detection</li></ul>
Courses
- ACC 571-Forensic Accounting
- ACC 574-Emerging Auditing Technologies
- ACC 578-Fraud Prevention and Detection
Click here to see full Accounting – Forensic Accounting curriculum and course descriptions
Program Information
Program Length
Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 4.5 years.On-Time Graduation Rate
88% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 4.5 years.Program Costs
Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $28,820. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $28,820. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $1,800. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.Median Loan Debt
For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:- Federal student loans: $58,200
- Private loans: $0
- Institutional finance loans: $0
Occupations for this program
The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
| Title | O*Net Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.01 | 13-2011.01 |
| Auditors | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.02 | 13-2011.02 |
| Budget Analysts | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2031.00 | 13-2031.00 |
| Financial Analysts | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2051.00 | 13-2051.00 |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3031.02 | 11-3031.02 |
| Treasurers and Controllers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3031.01 | 11-3031.01 |
Strayer University's School of Business is proud to be a candidate for ACBSP accreditation.
Accreditation
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Highly Respected by Employers Across the Country
Strayer University is a preferred education provider to more than 150 well-known, highly ranked organizations and government agencies across the United States.
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