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Forensic Accountant

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Overview

The Forensic Accountant certificate is a three-course program designed to provide additional credentials for individuals who desire to cross train into a new field or enhance their skill set within their current field.

This certificate provides exposure to issues related to accounting fraud and helps you understand the theory of accounting fraud. Application of tools and procedures to detect and correct accounting fraud is a major part of this certificate.

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The certificate can be obtained by working professionals. Data science and analytics is the fastest growing field in business.

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Dr. Madeline Trimble
(309) 438-5184
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University Admission Requirements

A student applying to a graduate certificate program must:

  • have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
  • present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
  • have had undergraduate training in business and/or have been employed at least one year in a business enterprise.

International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

Admittance to the program is dependent upon departmental review and approval. 

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester Term — Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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  • Summer Semester Term — Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

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