Overview
Get A Master's In Accounting And Financial Forensics
Accounting and financial forensics is a specialized field of accounting born out of the need to look beyond general accounting functions to identify concerns in the financial industry, including financial discrepancies, fraud, risk assessment, cybercrime, compliance concerns, and other issues related to complex financial transactions.
The Accounting and Financial Forensics program at the Florida Institute of Technology gives graduates advanced investigation, critical thinking, and financial auditing expertise to perform work such as financial and tax accounting research, information systems and internal auditing, fraud examination, information security and data intelligence, and financial management and portfolio analyses. Accounting and financial forensics experts can act as financial fraud prevention advisors and must be able to put complex financial information in simple terms for others—such as lawyers, CEOs, members of a jury, or other investigators—to understand.
Career Outlook
Careers might include such jobs as:
- Analyst
- Auditor
- Valuation consultant
- Forensic litigation consultant
- Financial investigator
- Tax examiner
- Financial reconstruction specialist
- Risk management accountant
An accounting and financial forensics background opens doors in every industry and government entity, giving graduates an array of specializations in the accounting and financial arena. In fact, accounting and financial forensics graduates are among the top three most recruited majors in the country, with some of the highest starting salaries too.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Internal Auditing
- Advanced Problems and Current Topics
- Tax and Financial Accounting Research
- Information Systems Auditing/Control
- Fraud Examination
- Forensic Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Finance Accounting Forensic Accounting View 701 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The applicant to the master of science program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration.
- Applicants who are graduates of non-business programs are also encouraged to apply.
- An applicant is assigned an advisor soon after acceptance into the program and should meet with the advisor to prepare a program plan.
- The admissions decision is based on a review of the application documentation including work experience, academic performance, references and written statement of purpose.
- Although taking the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not a requirement, it is highly recommended for admission consideration. Individuals who take the GMAT and obtain a satisfactory score can compensate for other criteria in their application (such as academic performance or work experience).
- Preference for graduate scholarships will be given to applicants who take the GMAT.
Tuition Fee
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International
18000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.