Forensic Accounting, Professional Certificate

3 Course Program

The certificate includes three required courses that build knowledge across forensic accounting, fraud prevention and detection, and computer forensics. The interdisciplinary curriculum is relevant to accounting and non-accounting professionals who are responsible for fraud prevention, investigation, compliance, litigation support, risk management, or organizational controls.

• Principles of Forensic Accounting
• Fraud Prevention and Detection
• Introduction to Computer Forensics

Course content aligns with topics represented in the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential body of knowledge and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam Content Outline. Relevant areas include forensic accounting, fraud schemes, fraud prevention and detection, financial analysis, investigations, evidence, legal considerations, and related professional practices.

This alignment may help participants strengthen knowledge relevant to the CFF and CFE credentials and other professional certifications in forensic accounting, fraud examination, auditing, and related fields.

The Forensic Accounting Certificate is not an examination-preparation program and does not cover every topic assessed by either credentialing organization. The AICPA and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners establish their own education, professional-experience, application, ethics, and examination requirements. Completion of the certificate does not guarantee eligibility for or success on a professional certification examination.

The knowledge developed through this certificate may be applied in roles involving accounting, auditing, financial analysis, compliance, risk management, fraud prevention, investigation, litigation support, and organizational controls.

Graduates may work in positions such as:

• Financial Managers
• Accountants and Auditors
• Financial and Investment Analysts
• Controllers
• Compliance and Risk Professionals
• Fraud-Prevention and Investigative Professionals

Our Forensic Accounting Certificate graduates work for companies such as:

• vcfo
• Frontier Communications
• JPMorgan Chase
• ADT Commercial

Participants build practical knowledge in common fraud schemes, fraud prevention and detection, internal controls, financial analytics, litigation support, evidence management, e-discovery, and computer forensics. The curriculum emphasizes applying accounting, investigative, and analytical concepts to realistic professional situations.

Other benefits in our program include:

• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced professionals with expertise in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, auditing, and computer forensics.
• Flexible, On-Demand Format: Courses are fully online and asynchronous, with no required live meetings. Registration is available year-round, and participants may work at their own pace before the published course end date.
• Structure When You Want It: Each 24-hour course includes a recommended six-week pacing guide. Participants receive at least six weeks to complete each course, and some may have additional time depending on when they register.
• Accelerated Completion: Participants who complete the three courses consecutively using the recommended pacing guides may earn the certificate in as little as 18 weeks.
• Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Course content aligns with topics represented in the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) bodies of knowledge. The program is not an exam-preparation course and does not guarantee eligibility for or success on either certification exam.

The three-course certificate includes 72 instructional hours and awards 7.2 Continuing Education Units. Participants who successfully complete all three courses receive a UNC Charlotte Forensic Accounting Certificate and a Credly digital badge.

Forensic Accounting Certificate Bundle: $3,812 (save $673).

Or pay as you go for $1,495 per course.

Financial Options:

• Bundle and Save
• Loan Options
• Pay as You Go