Master of Science in Accounting Forensics ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY

Contact Person(s):

Lorry Cohn Graduate Admission Counselor Phone: 312-341-2189 Fax: 312-341-3523 Email: lgcohn@roosevelt.edu ADDRESS: Chicago Campus 430 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 341-3500

Schaumburg Campus 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 619-7300

WEBSITE: https:// www.roosevelt.edu/academics/ programs/masters-in-accountingforensics-msaf

required CoursES:

Students entering with a non-business baccalaureate degree will have their prior course work evaluated and may be required to take additional foundation accounting course(s) in addition to the10-course MSAF program. In these cases, the foundation accounting course(s) will not count toward the degree. ACCT 403 and ACCT 405 will not count toward the MSAF degree, including as degree electives.

To earn the MSAF, students must successfully complete at least 30 credit hours: seven core courses and three electives.

ACCT 406 ISSUES IN ASSET VALUATION 3 ACCT 471 FRAUD EXAMINATION 3 ACCT 473 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FRAUD 3 ACCT 474 ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING 3 ACCT 475 COMPUTER FORENSICS & AUDITING 3 ACCT 477 TOPICS IN BUSINESS FORENSICS 3 INFS 401 INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3

ELECTIVES Three graduate level electives from INFS and ACCT courses, except ACCT 403 and ACCT 405 9 Total Credit Hours 30

MS IN ACCOUNTING FORENSICS (BUSINESS)

Forensic accountants use auditing and investigative skills to determine the accuracy of financial reporting documents. Also referred to as forensic auditors or investigative auditors, they assist lawyers in performing investigations or act as expert witnesses in the litigation process. In the Master of Science in Accounting Forensics program, students gain the required knowledge to advance in the field by working on teams in small classes, with case analyses and written and oral presentations. Students work on teams in small classes, completing at least 31 credit hours of forensic accounting skills. Curriculum includes asset valuation, fraud examination, antimoney laundering, and computer forensics and auditing. The MSAF program also enhances students' preparedness to earn the following designations: the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA)."

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Students who wish to complete their professional accounting education. • Students who wish to pursue a terminal program that will enable them to enter the fields of public accounting, managerial accounting, governmental or nonprofit accounting, and auditing. • Students who seek a concentration in fraud examination studies. • Students with majors in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and other fields who want to complete a professional accounting program. • Accountants and teachers of accounting who wish to advance their careers through further study. ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

Work with Lorry Cohn on particular registration procedures

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

Upon acceptance, an Academic Advisor works with the student to select and register for their courses. ACADEMIC CALENDAR:

https://www.roosevelt.edu/news-events/ events/academic-calendar-print DELIVERY MODE: Fully online

LOCATION OF COURSE: Online

ADMISSIONS PROCESS:

To be considered for admission into one of Roosevelt's doctoral or masters programs, an individual must complete an online application. Additionally, applicants must submit the application fee and any appropriate documentation outlined by each academic program. Visit our Academic Programs page and find your chosen program to explore the admission process further. Learn more about the Chicago College of Performing Arts and the College of Pharmacy admission requirements and processes. For application deadlines, please visit the International Student Admission Requirements page. TRANSFER HOURS POLICY:

Students can transfer a maximum of 9 credit hours to this program. FINANCIAL AID:

https://www.roosevelt.edu/tuition-aid/learnabout-financial-aid-undergraduate HOURS NEEDED:

30 credit hours