Fight Fraud with a Master’s in Forensic Accounting Online Degree
Enhance your accounting career by gaining the skills to investigate fraud with the Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting degree program. You'll learn how forensic accounting principles can be applied in complex financial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies and contract disputes. You'll also discover how forensic accounting findings are used in court cases to prosecute white-collar criminals.
At UMS, you can complete your degree in as few as 15 months at a university with more than an 80-year history of graduating successful business students. This degree program is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in business or accounting.
See Yourself Succeed in Forensic Accounting
UMS’s master’s in forensic accounting online aligns with the Content and Skill Specification Outlines (CSOs/SSOs) set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your master’s in forensic accounting online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Career Outlook
Financial crises and legislative demand for greater transparency in financial reporting continue to fuel growth in forensic accounting. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 10% employment growth for accountants and auditors through 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.*
Please note: Students cannot earn CPA certification simply by earning a college degree. If you wish to follow the traditional CPA track upon graduation, you'll need to verify you meet all requirements to sit for the exam. Licensing requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from state to state, so it's best to review your state-specific requirements. For state-by-state educational requirements, consult the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). For state-by-state CPA licensing requirements, consult the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASBA. The content of our programs aligns with the Content and Skill Specification Outlines (CSOs/SSOs) set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and fulfills the educational requirements for CPA certification in most states.
Curriculum
The online forensic accounting program curriculum will provide you with the strong accounting background required for success in this field. The content of this program aligns with the Content and Skill Specification Outlines (CSOs/SSOs) set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Apply forensic accounting examination policies and practices that align with legal and regulatory environments, and leverage technology for the purpose of fraud prevention, detection and recovery
- Employ discipline-specific research strategies to appraise the effectiveness and limitations of financial accounting and reporting practices in a global economy
- Generate complex financial statements for internal and external users including effective compliance with full-disclosure and in accordance with applicable governing rules and regulations
- Apply IRS rules for tax planning to minimize the tax liability of individuals and organizations
- Analyze, interpret and communicate to all stakeholders the significance of accounting information as it relates to an organization’s strategic plans
- Prepare components of financial statements in accordance with both US GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements
- Assess an audit plan for compliance with PCAOB audit standards
