Forensic Accounting

What you'll learn

Investigate a career in Forensic Accounting with this microcredential! You will gain insights into fraud prevention, detection, and correction of financial fraud and white-collar crime. You will learn to identify financial risk areas, craft internal control policies, and understand the role of a forensic accountant in the courtroom. In this microcredential, you will acquire hands-on experience in utilizing accounting software systems to prepare source documents and journal entries. With a focus on account reconciliation, financial statement generation, and completing full accounting cycles, this microcredential caters to existing professionals seeking to enhance their forensic accounting skills and embark on a specialized career path. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, to advance in your current role, and immediately apply for positions specializing in fraud detection.

An online microcredential from SUNY Canton (8.6 CEUs). Registration is completed with SUNY Canton. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Office Manager, Project Coordinator, Small Business Owner

Business and project skills apply in almost every industry.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.