ACCT 4355 LEGAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
This is an advanced accounting course with the objective of studying the legal environment as it pertains to fraud. This course focuses how fraud examination is applied in both the civil and criminal contexts. This course stresses the importance of utilizing evidence in the court following the Federal Rules of Evidence. The course encompasses an overview of accounting, auditing, psychology, criminology, and litigation support and courtroom procedures and procedural approaches. Students will develop a solid knowledge of fraud investigation, dispute resolution, litigation support, valuation, expert testimony and other types of criminal investigation. Students will sharpen skills in critical thinking and effective writing that involves investigative reading.
Prerequisite
ACCT*3220 and ACCT*3350