Accounting Fraud

North Seattle College ETPL
The program provides fraud detection skills to those training for accounting careers as well as professionals in accounting, law enforcement and other target industries where there is high potential for financial abuses. This program seamlessly integrates three five credit courses in the Accounting Fraud Certificate. Combined, the courses in this program provide an introduction to the field of fraud examination, the major categories of financial crime - and the legal procedures that are frequently relevant to fraud accounting work. It includes an overview of the general fraud examination methodology and fraud theory approach, and outlines the basics surrounding fraud examination including criminology related to fraud. You will learn how and why accounting fraud is committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred, and how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved. This program covers forensic investigation techniques and provides insight regarding documentary and interview evidence, as well as methods for conducting a successful interview.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,555.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

North Seattle College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

15

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Short-Term Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

ACCT200, or any ACCT course, or instructor permission

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Completion rate

45%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$28.29

Typical (median) annual earnings

$53,124.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

16%

Healthcare and Social Services

14%

Other Industries

13%

Administrative Support

12%

Retail Trade

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
96
Completion rate
45%
Average number of students who completed each year
48
Gender
Male
28%
Female
72%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
23%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
47%
Multi-racial
11%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
19%
30 to 39
36%
40 to 49
25%
50 and over
20%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
15%
Some college experience, but no degree
17%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
53%