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FORENSIC ACCOUNTING DEGREE PROGRAMS

Compare online forensic accounting degrees from several different accredited universities and colleges. Forensic accounting is the fastest growing area of accounting, and forensic accountants are needed for tax investigations, economic crime investigations, fraud management, specialized audits, and more.

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Forensic Accounting Degree Programs Online

Forensic accountants investigate white-collar crime, help with the litigation of contract disputes and bankruptcies, and navigate complicated and possibly criminal transactions like money laundering.

Education Requirements for Forensic Accounting Professionals
While there is no education or certification requirement to set up shop as a forensic accountant, a degree in the field and appropriate certification will increase your credibility and marketability. Ideally, a forensic accountant would possess:

A bachelor's degree with at least a minor in accounting and preferably a major in accounting or forensic accounting. A master's in accounting and/or licensure as a Certified Public Accountant is even better.
Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Financial Forensic Accountant designation, obtained by taking and passing the CFE or CFFA exam.
Membership in the American College of Forensic Examiners or similar professional association.

Work opportunities in this field are numerous. Most accounting firms maintain separate forensic accounting departments specializing in insurance claims, personal injury claims, fraud, royalty issues etc. Forensic accountants are also in high demand on audit committees, insurance companies, banks, police forces, and other government bodies.

Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University offers the following online forensic accounting degree:

Masters of Forensic Accounting

The program offers full AACSB and SACS accreditation. Florida Atlantic University ranks in the top 10 universities in the United States for its CPA Examination pass rate.

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