ACC 578 - Principles of Fraud Examination, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 45 credits required for Accounting 3/2 Program Students
This course is centered around understanding occupational fraud. Who is the most likely perpetrator of fraud in the workplace? Doesn’t a strong set of internal controls stop fraud from happening? What types of schemes do fraudsters commit? What is the Fraud Triangle? You will find answers for these questions and many more as we navigate throughout the course materials. The course culminates in the application of understanding workplace policies and how these policies help to prevent, detect or allow fraud to occur in the workplace.