Dig deeper into the world of investigative accounting by enrolling in the online Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Graduate Certificate at Southern New Hampshire University. Gain an eye for detail with a background in accounting basics and legal concepts while you learn from faculty with real-world forensic accounting expertise. The graduate forensic accounting certificate online can prepare you for specific accounting practices, including mergers and acquisitions, tax investigations, economic crime investigations, civil litigation support, specialized audits, and terrorism investigations. SNHU's forensic accounting courses can provide you with the advanced skills you need to succeed in higher-level positions. It also can better position you to take the Certified Fraud Examiner exam through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Learn how to:

- Detect and prevent fraudulent statements

- Understand the legal aspects of fraud

"Should you choose to further your education beyond a certificate program, the 4 forensic accounting courses in the certificate are actually 4 of the 12 classes you'd need to complete your MS in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting. "This could be valuable for students who need an additional degree for advancement or for a student who needs more content to prepare for the CPA exam," said Mona Stephens, accounting faculty lead at SNHU.

SNHU provides additional information for education programs on our Licensure and Certification Disclosures page. View disclosure information. The online forensic accounting certificate can introduce you to a range of advanced forensic accounting and fraud examination topics, including legal aspects of fraud and the role of technology in detection and prevention.

Throughout your courses, you'll learn:

- A basic understanding of fraud, prevention, and detection

- Types of fraud, and various techniques to find them

- Interview principles and techniques

- Best practices for computer investigations

"Those who take part in the forensic accounting certificate program typically do so to prepare for the Certified Fraud Examiner exam. Students learn to identify the red flags that indicate various types of fraud, fraud schemes, and scams," said Mona Stephens, accounting faculty lead at Southern New Hampshire University. "Projects are completed that demonstrate understanding in recognizing legal and regulatory issues, how to conduct fraud examinations and interviews, as well as the use of technology and analytics in fraud examinations. The 4 classes in the online forensic accounting certificate program also transfer into SNHU's MS in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting, leaving you with only 8 classes to complete a full master's degree."

Part of our mission to expand access to quality higher education means removing many of the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. In addition to providing undergraduate transcripts, the graduate certificate in forensic accounting requires prospective students to submit a resume showing 2 years of accounting experience in auditing and financial reporting analysis.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)