College of Professional Studies

Forensic Accounting

Certificate : Anywhere

More Program Options

Request Info | Apply

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting is designed to help students master a range of techniques for identifying, collecting, and examining evidence of accounting fraud and abuse.

Anywhere
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
1-1.5 Years
Duration
No
Meets F1 Visa Requirements
Overview

News surrounding corporate corruption has had a significant impact on businesses, particularly the accounting industry. In response, the government has enacted sweeping accounting and business laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley 2002 legislation. Many professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have made the prevention, detection, and prosecution of fraud and accounting abuse a priority. 

This graduate certificate in forensic accounting is designed to help students apply techniques in identifying, collecting, and examining evidence, including how to identify financial statement misrepresentation, transaction reconstruction, and tax evasion. Consisting of four required courses, the program also addresses related issues such as investigative accounting and litigation support.

More Details

Unique Features

  • Designed to enhance working professionals' skills in identifying and addressing financial fraud and accounting abuse
  • Online format provides ease and flexibility for working professionals to balance their coursework and offers new forms of interaction and collaboration with faculty and fellow students

Looking for something different?

View more Business programs
Admissions

A graduate degree, certificate, or bootcamp from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$11.2K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations from the program
  • Professional resume
  • Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (Official transcripts required at the time of admission)
  • English language proficiency proof: Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
    • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or NU Global Exam scores

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Global Engagement Learn how our teaching and research benefit from a worldwide network of students, faculty and industry partners.

Admissions Dates

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis, however we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.

Winter 2019
Spring 2019
Summer 2019
Start Date: Recommended Admissions Deadline:
January 7 December 21
February 19 February 8
Start Date: Recommended Admissions Deadline:
April 8 March 29
May 20 May 10
Start Date: Recommended Admissions Deadline:
July 8 June 28
Curriculum

General Requirements

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting General Requirements

Courses should be taken in the following sequence:

ACC 6210 - Forensic Accounting Principles 
4.00 
ACC 6220 - Dissecting Financial Statements 
4.00 
ACC 6230 - Investigative Accounting and Fraud Examination 
4.00 
ACC 6240 - Litigation Support 
4.00 
Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experiential learning model combines academics with professional practice to help students acquire relevant, real-world skills they can apply to their desired industry. Each program offers its own unique experiential learning opportunities, but they might include:

  • Experiential Learning at Work — Working professionals collaborate with their employer to develop a project that addresses a key business need their company has in an area they want familiarity with.
  • Experiential Network (XN) — Students work virtually with a sponsoring organization on a short-term project over a six-week period.
  • Full-Time Co-op Opportunities — Students on co-op work in a paid position in their field of study for three to six months.
Faculty

Our Faculty

Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and in fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors, and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 245,000 alumni and 3,200+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global NGOs. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional campuses further foster that lifelong global community of learning and mentoring.

Below is a look at where our Business alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • State Street
    • Fidelity Investments
    • Dell EMC
    • IBM
    • Raytheon

  • What They Do

    • Business Development
    • Sales
    • Operations
    • Finance
    • Entrepreneurship

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Management
    • Leadership
    • Customer Service
    • Project Management
    • Strategic Planning

 

Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on Linkedin.

Request Info

You May Also Be Interested In
Master's
Boston
Full-Time
7 Months
Classroom
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Master's
Boston
Full-Time
15 Months
Classroom
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Master's
Anywhere
Part-Time
16 Months
Online
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Master's
Anywhere
Part-Time
16 Months
Online
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Certificate
Anywhere
Part-Time
25 Weeks to 2 Years
Online
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Master's
Anywhere
Full-Time
Part-Time
1.5-2.5 Years
Online
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE
 
Certificate
Boston
Full-Time
Part-Time
6 Months-1.5 Years
Classroom
 Save
LOCATION COMMITMENT DURATION TYPE