Fraud and Forensic Accounting
BUSA-40864
This course introduces the tools for identifying and discovering fraud in a business environment. Fraud heuristics, theory and criminal profiles are studied through case studies. Accounting investigation techniques are explored. Topics include: cash misappropriation, corruption, financial statement fraud, and cybercrime.
Format: This course is offered in an online asynchronous format. There are no set meeting times, however, students follow a weekly schedule and there will be deadlines to meet in terms of course requirements. This course cannot be completed at an accelerated rate. UCSD Extended Studies operates in Pacific Standard Time and therefore any deadline is considered 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Note: Prerequisite: Elementary Accounting 1 and Elementary Accounting 2
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 1/14/2025
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Suzan Dennis, M.A., CPA
Managing Partner, Dennis & Dennis, LLP
Suzan C. Dennis is managing partner of Dennis & Dennis, LLP. The firm specializes in the accounting and tax needs of individuals, start-up and medium-sized businesses. Dennis holds a master's degree and is a CPA.
