Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

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Join the Fight Against Financial Fraud

Embry-Riddle is one of the only schools in the nation to offer an undergraduate forensic accounting degree in a traditional, on-campus environment. You’ll benefit from a hands-on approach to learning and enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology, lab space and software for data visualization.

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination is housed in the nation’s first College of Business, Security and Intelligence and uniquely positions you to learn among industry experts and explore the latest advances in fraud examination. The program will train you to pinpoint and defend against employee theft, securities fraud, identity theft and financial fraud.

You'll build valuable industry connections and personal relationships with faculty who bring real-world experience from private, public and government sectors. The courses are designed to help you meet the federal requirements listed by the FBI, CIA, DEA, IRS and other government agencies.

Program Details

Offered at the Prescott Campus

For inquisitive students interested in the intersection of law enforcement and accounting, the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (FAFE) at our Prescott Campus may be a perfect fit. This program covers the four major sections of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ professional certification:

Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Investigation
Law

Credits

120
Methods of Study
- In-Person
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Career Opportunities

Graduates work in a variety of finance and accounting roles in business, government and nonprofit sectors.

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What You’ll Learn

In this program, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a Certified Fraud Examiner and investigate economic and financial crime.

Your courses prepare you to test for the Registered Forensic Investigator, Government Forensic Accountant and Certified Management Accountant certifications.

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Example Careers and Employers

Example roles in this field include:

Anti-Money Laundering Banking Specialist
Forensic Accountant
Internal/External Auditor
Litigation Support Specialist

Example employers in this field include:

Accounting Firms
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Law Enforcement Agencies

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Salary Information

The average salary is $67,536 for B.S. in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination students employed within one year of graduation.

Source: Institutional Research, 2020-2021 Cohort

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Careers Investigating Fraud — and the Degree That Will Help You Get Started

Embry‑Riddle’s B.S. in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination prepares students for careers fighting financial crime through applied learning, digital forensics and industry-aligned coursework.

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