Fraud and Forensic Accounting

Fraud and Forensic Accounting provides learners with an in-depth understanding of how fraud and forensic investigations are part of the accounting profession. This course covers the various types of fraud and their impact on organizations, as well as the detection, investigation, and prevention of fraud. This course also introduces the role of forensic accountants in the legal system and the use of forensic accounting techniques in financial investigations. The course will include scenarios and hands-on exercises to provide learners with practical experience in detecting and investigating fraud.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.