ACCT 8710 - Forensic Accounting

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ACCT 4610.
Description
This course introduces the advanced accounting student to the forensic accounting profession. The specific focus in on the three primary areas involved in forensic accounting, namely, conflict resolution, fraud detection and forensic auditing. The important theories underpinning the study of fraudulent behavior, damage theories and auditing are thoroughly discussed along with the practical aspects of the profession including the tools, techniques and expect- ations.