Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Graduate Certificate

John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Master Fraud Detection and Prevention

The Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Graduate Certificate is designed to meet the growing demand for forensic accountants and fraud examiners. If you're seeking a career tackling white-collar crime, fraud, and the illegal international movement of money, this program offers a curriculum developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Justice, positioning WVU at the forefront of forensic accounting education. This online certificate equips you with the skills needed to detect, prevent, and deter fraud. Through hands-on training, including moot court exercises and exposure to practicing professionals, you will be well-prepared for a career in forensic accounting.

• Financial fraud investigation: Learn to detect and analyze fraudulent financial activities to uncover complex schemes.
• Interviewing techniques: Master the art of interviewing suspects and witnesses, crucial for gathering accurate information.
• International issues: Understand global challenges such as money laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, preparing you for the international aspects of forensic accounting.
• Dispute services: Gain skills in resolving financial disputes, essential for both public and private sector roles.
• Courtroom preparation: Prepare for presenting evidence and testifying in court with moot court exercises.

Hallmarks of the program include exposure to practicing professionals and experiential learning. Throughout the curriculum, you will have opportunities to engage with world-class practitioners and expert faculty. This real-world expertise in complex fraud and financial crime examination, combined with a hands-on approach, ensures you are well-prepared for various financial and legal careers.

Learning Outcomes

By pursuing this graduate certificate, you will learn how to:

• Apply electronic techniques and data-mining to identify fraud and other irregularities.
• Analyze and interpret evidentiary material.
• Make decisions using analytical techniques and principles.
• Complete fraud examinations that meet judicial standards of investigation. 
• Document and effectively communicate the results of forensic analysis related to valuations, financial reporting fraud and other litigation issues.

• Review the requirements for the program and learn what materials are needed to apply.
• Create an account, start your application and follow the instructions.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit your application.

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