Why Auditing and Forensic Accounting?
Learn how to establish internal controls and information systems to prevent fraud, as well as the processes and procedures needed to detect and investigate fraud when it has occurred. As part of the Rutgers Stackable Business Innovation Program (rSBI), the Auditing and Forensic Accounting Concentration is stackable with the following master's programs: MACC in Financial Accounting, MBA in Professional Accounting, MBA
Concentration Description
This concentration examines the principles and components governing management information systems with strong emphasis on the importance of internal control within the system. Audit Analytics course introduces the application of audit analytics to organizations as audit evidence. Forensic Accounting course provides forensic accountants with skills to investigate fraud and more importantly to prevent fraud as well.
Courses
You can take the course listed below as individual classes or as stackable courses towards the completion of a concentration.
Auditing Concepts
This course examines the principles and components governing management information systems with strong emphasis on the importance of internal control within the system. Illustrates the role of the computer in accounting and general information systems and accounting transactions processing, environment of information systems, designing new system controls, flowcharting, management, designing computer-oriented controls, systems analysis, design, implementation, and follow-up principles of systems design and standards of internal control.
- Course Number: 22:835:604
- Prerequisites: Accounting for Managers
- Credits: 3
- Delivery Mode: Online
- Offered By: MBA in Professional Accounting
- Relevant Programs: MBA in Professional Accounting, MACC in Professional Accounting, MBA
- Sample Relevant Careers: Controller, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Financial Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Government Auditor, Industrial Accountant, Information Technology Auditor, Internal Auditor, Consultant
Audit Analytics
This is the first course of the Audit Analytics Certificate Program. There are two main purposes of this course: (1) introduce the basic application of analytics to both internal and external audit processes in current ubiquitous computer-based information systems, and (2) introduce the application of audit analytics to organizations. This course emphasizes the usage of statistics and the interpretation of results to be used as audit evidence. It is designed to impart the theory and practice of the foundational statistical techniques applied in an audit.
- Course Number: 22:010:688
- Credits: 3
- Delivery Mode: Online
- Offered By: MACC in Financial Accounting
- Relevant Programs: MACC in Financial Accounting, MBA in Professional Accounting, MBA
- Sample Relevant Careers: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compliance Auditor, Financial Auditor, Information Technology Auditor, Internal Auditor, Management Accountant, Tax Accountant, Data Analyst, Credit Risk Officer, Consultant, Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst
Forensic Accounting
This course will provide you with a comprehensive background to the means, motives and opportunities that give rise to fraud. The ethical dimensions of the fraud examiner's role are presented. The course further covers recognition of the symptoms of fraud, means of fraud prevention, and methods of uncovering frauds by, and against, organizations. Frauds by and against organizations include financial statement, revenue and inventory, balance sheet-based fraud, and consumer fraud. Bankruptcy, divorce, and e-commerce frauds are also covered.
- Course Number: 22:010:664
- Credits: 3
- Delivery Mode: Online
- Offered By: MACC in Financial Accounting
- Relevant Programs: MACC in Financial Accounting, MBA in Professional Accounting, MBA
- Sample Relevant Careers: Controller, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compliance Auditor, Financial Accountant, Financial Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Information Technology Auditor, Internal Auditor, Data Analyst, Consultant, Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst
The concentration and courses are offered by the Accounting & Information Systems Department
Sample Relevant Careers: Controller, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compliance Auditor, Financial Accountant, Financial Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Government Accountant, Government Auditor, Information Technology Auditor, Internal Auditor, Tax Accountant, Data Analyst, Consultant, Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst
Rutgers Stackable Business Innovation (rSBI)
The future of education is changing. The Rutgers Stackable Business Innovation (rSBI) program allows you to design your own cutting-edge curriculum to earn a standalone certificate or take courses that be transferred towards completing a Master’s degree. Working professionals can enhance their knowledge and upskill by taking relevant courses. If you are a student considering a Master’s degree, rSBI is a perfect way to test the waters in a particular discipline before committing to a full degree program. Employers can invest in the professional development of their employees and choose the courses that address business needs.
Certificates with Designated Concentrations
The Certificate in Accounting & Information Systems offers the following concentrations:
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rSBI Concentrations
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