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The Fraud Examination Certificate introduces students to the growing field of fraud detection and investigation, an important part of today's accounting and financial industries.
Whether you're interested in a career in accounting, law enforcement or corporate compliance, the program helps you build the foundational skills needed to identify and prevent financial fraud.
Required courses are ACC-120, ACC-267, ACC-220, ACC-249 and ACC-269.
In this program, you learn how to:
If you're curious about how financial crimes are uncovered and want to help organizations stay accountable and secure, this program is a strong step toward a meaningful and in-demand career. Also, if you decide to continue your education, credits you've earned may apply toward the Accounting & Finance AAS Degree, depending on program requirements.