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SPS accounting courses may be taken in preparation for the CPA examination. Students who wish to sit for the CPA examination should see www.illinois-cpa-exam.com for current requirements. Accounting courses carry business credit, and may not be audited.

ACCOUNT 390-DL : Topics in Accounting: Forensic Accounting

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This course is designed for students who wish to explore the forensic accounting profession. Students completing this course will have a basic understanding of forensic accounting, research, and investigative skills and will become knowledgeable about areas of the law relating to fraud examination and litigation services. The skills they develop will enable students to collect evidence, identify red flags of fraud, analyze financial information, develop investigative techniques, and interpret and communicate their findings.

This course is conducted completely online. A technology fee will be added to tuition.