The Growing Field of Forensic Accounting
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Forensic accounting is rated as one of the fastest growing niche services in accounting. Forensic accountants investigate fraud and other improper activities. They provide litigation support in matters ranging from security law violations and business sale transactions to probate and domestic relations. Forensic accountants interact with a variety of professionals, including investigators, attorneys, federal and state prosecutors, agents of the FBI and the IRS. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has forecasted an 18 percent growth in the employment of accountants and auditors between 2006-2016. In addition, the Bureau anticipates that due to the increased focus on and the number of financial crimes being committed, the demand for forensic accountants will increase. Beginning in Fall 2011, Webster University's George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology will offer a Master of Science (MS) in Forensic Accounting that combines accounting with investigation, valuation and law. |
 The forensic accounting program offers a "deep immersion" that integrates real-life experiences in the field. |
Points of Distinction
- A curriculum that includes courses in criminal and civil investigation, legal procedure, management of evidence, cyber forensics, substantive law, valuation, economic damages and internal auditing.
- Courses that integrate, in the course activities, a variety of cases, role-playing exercises and real-life experiences in the forensic accounting field.
- Faculty who have extensive and varied backgrounds in forensic accounting, both from an academic and practical standpoint, who will both challenge and educate the students.
To be admitted to Webster University's Master of Science in Forensic Accounting Program, you must have completed the following:
- BS in Business Administration degree or approved equivalent from an accredited institution;
- Accounting and finance-oriented courses with a focus by admissions on your GPA in these courses;
- GMAT with a focus by admissions on the written communications aspects of the exam;
- An interview with the faculty.
Interested?
To learn more about the new Master of Science in Forensic Accounting, fill in the form below or call Denise Harrell at 314-246-8713. Or, if you already know that this is the program for you, apply online today!
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