ACCT 581B - Special Topics

Credits: 4

This course will concentrate on the fraud examination and investigative aspects of forensic accounting. The goal is to develop an understanding of the process of identifying, measuring, analyzing, interpreting and communicating the potential for fraud within an organization. By the end of the course, students should be familiar with the technical skills for detecting potential fraud issues. As accountants and managers, you should be able to identify relevant information, determine the appropriate methods for analyzing information, working together in a team and addressing global, ethical issues. Windows PC is strongly preferred for this course. MAC users might have additional costs or may need to use BU computer labs. Restricted to MS Accounting students or students who have an undergraduate degree in accounting. Not available to MBA students without an undergraduate degree in accounting.