ACC 335 - FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Accounting

Description:

This course provides students an understanding on the different types of fraud using various theories and techniques. The topics covered include an overview of fraud, the nature of fraud, motivational factors, and the ways to combat fraud. Financial statement fraud, fraud triangle, and other fraudulent behaviors will also be covered. Further, topics on fraud prevention, fraud detection, and fraud resolution will also be covered. The course will also cover areas related to data-driven fraud detection tools and techniques, objectives, costs involved in implementing those tools, and the resulting benefits from implementing those tools. In addition, the course will highlight good corporate governance practices due to the use of fraud prevention, detection tools and techniques.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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