Auditing and Forensic Accounting Concentration

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

How to Apply

Learn about the admissions process and requirements to apply.

Admissions

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.

Concentrations & Courses

rSBI Accounting & Information Systems Concentration courses are taken during the course of the fall and spring semesters. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

Audit Analytics