Program Overview

Executive Master of Accounting with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting

The Executive Master of Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting is designed for working professionals seeking specialization in areas of financial fraud, fraud investigations, computer forensics, and business valuation.

Program Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum, distinguished faculty, and state-of-the-art resources provide a unique blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on practical experience, ensuring graduates are well-prepared. Classes foster collaborative learning through case studies, simulations, and group projects, enabling students to develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Learn from Industry Experts

Our faculty are industry experts and leading practitioners in the field of Forensic Accounting. They publish articles and textbooks in forensic accounting as well as have firsthand experience in expert witness testimony and active investigative work.

Program Objectives

By the end of the program, students have a solid knowledge of fraud investigation and prevention, dispute resolution, litigation support, valuation, expert testimony, money-laundering investigation, and other types of criminal investigation.

Attendance Format

The program offers flexibility and engagement by providing a combination of formats to accommodate personal and professional commitments and learning preferences:

• 100% Fully Online: Access to recorded lectures 24/7, with no set times for class attendance.
• Live-Virtual: View weekly live-streamed lectures on Saturdays from anywhere around the world.
• On-Campus: Attend optional in-person classes (once-a-month or 3-4 times per semester) on Saturdays at our Davie Campus.
• Combine all three options for optimal flexibility at no extra cost.

Program Duration

Most students complete the program in two years while working full-time, although students with an undergraduate degree in accounting have the option of completing the program in as few as three semesters. Non-accounting undergraduate degree students can complete the degree by taking just additional courses built into the schedule, with no prerequisites required outside of the program.

Course Schedule

• Fall semesters: 2 courses (16 weeks)
• Spring semesters: 2 courses (16 weeks)
• Summer semesters: 1 course (12 weeks)
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM 1:15 PM
• Lecture duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes per course

Dual Concentration Option

Forensic Accounting and Digital Accounting Forensics and Data Analytics may be combined for a dual concentration by completing the 2-3 additional courses listed in the curriculum. Students can select the dual concentration option before or during the program.

Curriculum

Accounting Major

• Business Valuation for Forensic Accountants (ACG 6375) 3 credits
• Advanced Accounting Information Systems (ACG 6475) 3 credits
• Advanced Digital Forensics in Forensic Accounting (ACG 6498) 3 credits
• Advanced Auditing Theory and Practice (ACG 6655) 3 credits
• Concepts of Federal Income Tax (TAX 6025) 3 credits
• Forensic Accounting, Fraud and Taxation (ACG 6689) 3 credits
• Interviewing for Forensic Accountants and Auditors (ACG 6685) 3 credits
• Accounting Fraud Examination Concepts (ACG 6686) 3 credits
• Accounting Fraud Examination Conduct and Procedures (ACG 6687) 3 credits
• Forensic Accounting and the Legal Environment (ACG 6688) 3 credits
• Communication Strategies for Professional Accountants (ACG 6396) 3 credits

Business Major

• Financial Reporting and Accounting Concepts (ACG 6137) 3 credits
• Cost Accounting Theory and Practice (ACG 6347) 3 credits
• Business Valuation for Forensic Accountants (ACG 6375) 3 credits
• Advanced Accounting Information Systems (ACG 6475) 3 credits
• Auditing Theory and Practice (ACG 6635) 3 credits
• Concepts of Federal Income Tax (TAX 6025) 3 credits
• Accounting Fraud Examination Concepts (ACG 6686) 3 credits
• Accounting Fraud Examination Conduct and Procedures (ACG 6687) 3 credits
• Forensic Accounting and the Legal Environment (ACG 6688) 3 credits
• Communication Strategies for Professional Accountants (ACG 6396) 3 credits

Non-Business Major

• Financial Accounting Concepts (ACG 6027) 3 credits
• Financial Management (FIN 6406) 3 credits
• Financial Reporting and Accounting Concepts (ACG 6137) 3 credits
• Cost Accounting Theory and Practice (ACG 6347) 3 credits
• Business Valuation for Forensic Accountants (ACG 6375) 3 credits
• Advanced Accounting Information Systems (ACG 6475) 3 credits
• Auditing Theory and Practice (ACG 6635) 3 credits
• Concepts of Federal Income Tax (TAX 6025) 3 credits
• Accounting Fraud Examination Concepts (ACG 6686) 3 credits
• Accounting Fraud Examination Conduct and Procedures (ACG 6687) 3 credits
• Forensic Accounting and the Legal Environment (ACG 6688) 3 credits

Additional Courses for Dual Concentration

• IT Auditing (ACG 6625) 3 credits
• Advanced Accounting Applications of Data Analytics (ACG 6496) 3 credits
• Advanced Digital Forensics in Forensic Accounting (ACG 6498) 3 credits