Fraud and Forensic Accounting
ACCT 438 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: ACCT 311. An analysis and discussion of issues relating to fraud and forensic accounting. The objective is to identify the resources for detecting fraud, evaluate the conditions that encourage fraud, and design effective fraud detection and deterrence plans. Discussion covers the principles and standards for proactive and reactive investigation, as well as detection and control of fraud. Focus is on data analytics and creating and communicating meaningful data visualizations for stakeholders from the perspective of public, internal, and private accountants.