Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate Online
Prevent, deter and detect economic crime with the accounting and auditing techniques you will learn in our Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate online program.
Program Overview
Find out more about our fascinating Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate online
Prepare for a career in the exciting world of forensic accounting with the capabilities, tools and insights you will gain in the Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate online program. Trace funds, identify and recover assets, root out corruption and prevent embezzlement with the specialized investigative tools and techniques conveyed in this graduate certificate program.
This certificate will prepare you for a career in the field of forensic accounting by offering skills and tools to both prevent fraud from occurring and uncover fraud after it has occurred. Nonprofit agencies, law enforcement offices, large corporations and small businesses all have need for employees with strong investigative skills and a love of numbers to prevent, investigate, remediate and deter embezzlement, identity theft, corruption and other financial crimes. Add to your accounting skillset with this fast, flexible and convenient program designed for working adults. Coursework can also be applied toward a master’s degree.
In this online Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate program, you will:
- Gain a basic comprehension of fraud, prevention and detection
- Learn interview principles and techniques
- Evaluate and support accounting and auditing concepts related to the causation of corporate economic crime
- Devise plans and processes to prevent and deter economic crime
- Gain a basic comprehension of fraud, prevention and detection
- Learn interview principles and techniques
- Evaluate and support accounting and auditing concepts related to the causation of corporate economic crime
- Devise plans and processes to prevent and deter economic crime
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Accreditation:
The La Salle University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Less than 6 percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation.
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Tuition
We make it simple to cover the cost of this career-relevant forensic accounting certificate
Our Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All program and course fees are included in the total tuition cost.
Tuition breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate | $1,065 | $3,195 | $15,975 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
Make note of this program’s start dates and payment deadlines
La Salle University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/3/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/8/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Apply for admission to this Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate simply and quickly
Applications for the Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate are evaluated on a holistic basis. The Admissions Committee takes into account interest, aptitude and potential for achievement in graduate studies. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA*
- No GMAT required
Prior to evaluation by the Admissions Committee, applicants must submit the following:
- Transcript(s) from the college/university where you earned your bachelor’s degree and, if applicable, master’s degree. You will be notified if you need to submit additional transcripts for advising purposes.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- *Please note: Prospective students with a GPA of 2.5-2.9 are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated for the program based on their entire application.
- No GMAT/GRE required
- A current professional resume
- Provide a personal statement (about 500 words in length) explaining why you are interested in this program, your qualifications and how this program will assist with your professional goals
Documentation can be sent via email to [email protected]. If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
La Salle University
Office of Adult Enrollment
Box 112
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Have a question? Call us at 844-466-5587.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA*
- No GMAT required
Courses
Discover the concepts you will explore in this Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate program
For this online certificate in Fraud and Forensic Accounting Certificate program, the curriculum is comprised of a maximum of five courses (15 credit hours)—depending on prior academic and professional experience.
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