Online Forensic Accounting Certificate

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Forensic Accounting is the use of accounting and other business techniques to investigate and uncover fraud, gather evidence and present findings in a courtroom setting. The criminal site investigation involves the applicable books, financial records and documents examined. Frauds include theft of cash and merchandise, corruption, bribery, kickbacks, fraudulent financial statements, hidden assets, divorce, bankruptcy, money laundering, identity theft and false insurance claims.

Several state and federal government agencies and businesses hire individuals with this background. All large public accounting firms now have a "Forensic Accounting" department and many small firms have an individual working part time in this function. In addition to providing an educational base for entry level employment into the field, this program should help prepare students to take the Certified Fraud Examiner Examination and become a Certified Fraud Examiner. See www.acfe.org.

With Post University Online, you can earn your Forensic Accounting Online Certificate , with no commuting or interruptions in your current career.

You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week accelerated modules. Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in accounting.

We prepare you for a new career in accounting, career advancement within your current organization, and management positions in small and large organizations. Many of our graduates move on to complete 4-year degrees and pursue professional certification relevant to the accounting professions (CPA and CMA).

Our accounting graduates take positions in both large multinationals and small, local firms as accountants, auditors, actuaries, budget analysts, financial managers, loan officers and counselors, and underwriters.

Accelerate your career with your forensic accounting certificate from Post University Online.
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ACCELERATED FORENSIC ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED PROGRAM
79  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
Accountants and Auditors
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.00
 
Budget Analysts
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2031.00
 
Credit Analysts
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2041.00
 
Financial Examiners
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2061.00
 
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2081.00
     
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
7
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
57%
 
     
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2011-2012
Program Cost: $8,820*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $600*

* This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 18-credit certificate program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 50
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$9,454 $10 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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