ACC 545 - Forensic Accounting

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Eastern Connecticut State University

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Forensic Accounting Prerequisite: None Emphasis throughout this course will be placed on developing an understanding of forensic accounting concepts, including investigative accounting and litigation support. While "investigative accounting" involves the investigations of criminal matters, the "litigation support" provides assistance of an accounting nature in a matter involving existing or pending litigations. The investigative accounting covers areas that range from investigating economic loss and business fraud to money laundering, credit card and securities fraud, kickbacks, and criminal tax matters. "Litigation support" deals primarily with issues related to the quanitification of economic damages. As potential forensic accountants, students will be trained to utilize accounting and auditing knowledge to improve their accounting investigative skills to assist in legal matters. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Educ & Prof Studies College Business Administration Department

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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