Course Descriptions
Accounting
MAC 7400
Fraud Prevention and Forensic Accounting
3 credits
The incidence of fraudulent activities and dubious financial schemes are on the rise. Fraud is an extremely costly business problem. There is an increasing need for professionals skilled with the investigative skills to uncover fraud and for employees to recognize its warning signs in the workplace. In this course, students will be provided an overview of various forms of financial fraud schemes, the role of auditors and forensic accountants in detecting fraud, and how internal controls can be designed to prevent such activity.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 5000 and MAC 5010 or BAC 101 and BAC 102