ACCT 312 - Forensic Accounting and Litigation Advisory Services

Credits: (3)
This course explores the litigation advisory services discipline of forensic accounting, including the various litigation support services and expert testimony provided by forensic accountants. The course will focus on the U.S. civil court system; commercial claims, torts, and intellectual property damages; and how forensic accountants compute economic losses and damages. In addition, the course will examine the forensic accountant’s role in conducting business valuations and analysis. The course also explores proper evidence management, including a brief introduction to investigating electronic evidence, performing digital forensic analysis, and the role of the digital forensic specialist. Students will study actual case studies and apply the principles learned related with these forensic disciplines. Students will study actual case studies and apply the principles learned related with these forensic disciplines. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 101 and ACCT 102. (Fall and Spring)