Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation from CMU Off-Campus Programs

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation

An exciting job field with a solid future

The field of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation integrates an investigative approach with financial and business skills to expose fraudulent activity. Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation is one of the fastest growing job tracks in the nation.

Important work

Forensic accounting and fraud investigation knowledge and skills have played major roles in discovering the fraudulent financial accounting that lead to the downfall of Enron and WorldCom. This emerging expertise is also responsible for tracking down money laundering schemes. Employees with forensic accounting experience can help protect their companies and organizations by recognizing fraudulent activities.

Forensic accountants and fraud investigators examine:

Employee theft
Securities fraud
Identity theft
Hidden assets
Insurance scams

Certificate Program in Forensic Accounting
and Fraud Investigation

Central Michigan University's certificate program in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation, co-sponsored by the College of Business Administration School of Accounting and Off-Campus Programs, consists of four one-day short courses in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The series is designed for accounting and business professionals - those in law, finance, government regulation, management, law enforcement, and banking - who want to broaden their general knowledge of this growing field. The program will help those considering certification as a forensic accountant (Cr.FA) or fraud examiner (CFE) prepare for further education and testing.

Completion of the series of four courses leads to a certificate:

This program is also available to be tailored to your company's specifications. Contact Mary Kay (Micki) Maas at (800) 950-1144, ext. 7137 for more information.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Each course in the Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation certificate program will earn 8 CPE credits for accounting professionals. Earning the certificate equals 32 total CPE credits.

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Cost

Format	Cost	Multi-registration discount*
4-course series	$1,295 per person	$1,195 per person

*Multi-registration discounts are offered when two or more individuals from the same organization register at the time . Costs include textbook, course materials, and lunch.

Location

Grand Rapids Center
2851 Charlevoix Drive, SE
Centennial Plaza, Suite 108
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7048

To register by phone or for further information contact Mary Kay (Micki) Maas at (800) 950-1144, ext 7137 or mary.kay.maas@cmich.edu.