Program Codes:
FAFE.COA
Certificate of Achievement
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Accounting is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in today’s economy. Since it is service oriented, it involves working with people almost as much as with financial records. Accountants not only collect and report financial data, but they also serve as the link between the data and the people who use it.
The Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Certificate of Achievement is designed for the person who already has a college degree - Associate’s, Bachelor’s or higher.
Designed to acquaint the student with current concepts in auditing, the coverage of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, accounting concepts and procedures, and the preparation and interpretation of the audit report.
ACC-212 or permission of the department chair
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
Fraud examination will examine types of fraud, sources of evidence and analysis of internal and external fraud schemes with an emphasis on the skills needed to identify and investigate fraud.
The study of computer-aided analysis techniques for detecting and investigating fraud cases, issues related to the collection and use of digital evidence and collection of data from electronic devices.
Sociological and psychological theories of criminal behavior, laws, rules of evidence, the rights of persons under investigation, interrogation and interviewing, report writing, and ethics, as these topics relate to forensic accounting and fraud examination.
ACC 222
Advanced Fraud Examination includes an integrative capstone experience using case presentations and projects over the course of the semester. In order to complete the assignments in this course, students must integrate and draw upon the knowledge and skills developed in the other courses in the Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination curriculum.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Contact Name: Aslihan Cakmak, Chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.906.2526
Contact Email: BusinessAndCompSci@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/business-and-computer-science
They acquire an extensive background in accounting and a strong fundamental knowledge of the major functions of business and industry. They study business law, business organization and management, mathematics and economics.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completing the appropriate class.
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.