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Forensic Accounting Track This track is designed for students aspiring to become forensic accountants. Students complete the undergraduate minor in fraud examination plus 15 semester hours of advanced training. Because of their extensive background in accounting and financial reporting, forensic accountants conduct asset theft and financial statement fraud investigations and serve as expert witnesses in legal proceedings. Graduates pursue careers with public accounting firms, law firms, forensic accounting firms, and professional litigation support consulting firms. Students complete the graduate forensic accounting curriculum as a concentration in the Georgia Southern University Master of Accounting program. Both tracks make extensive use of field trips, guest speakers, and practitioners who are experts in their fields. In addition, students in the graduate track complete a forensic practicum such as an internship, an actual consulting project or senior thesis to demonstrate a growing mastery of their forensic skills. Admission APPLY TO THE MASTERS OF ACCOUNTING-FORENSIC CONCENTRATION PROGRAM! Admission to the graduate forensic accounting track is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Accounting (M.Acc.) program. Therefore, to be admitted applicants must satisfy the M.Acc. general business and accounting prerequisites in addition to completing the five undergraduate fraud examination minor courses. While students may apply for admission for Fall, Spring, or Summer semeseter, applicants are encouraged to apply for Fall semester. For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the General M.Acc. section of the University graduate catalog. Students apply for admission into the forensic accounting concentration at the time they apply for admission into the M.Acc. program. The admissions committee reviews applications on an individual basis looking at both the quantitative aspects of the applicant's academic background and professional experience (if applicable). The admissions committee seeks to assess each applicant's potential for academic success and future professional growth based on the following: Statement of Purpose Essay Because the admissions process does not allow for personal interviews, this essay is a crucial reflection of the applicant's communication skills. Past Academic Performance While there is no minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) requirement, the admissions committee views past grades as an important indicator of the applicant's future academic performance. The committee may also consider the ranking and reputation of the applicant's undergraduate institution. Work Experience There is no work experience requirement although work experience will be viewed positively by the admissions committee. Extracurricular Activities Public, community or military service; travel experiences; extracurricular activities, hobbies and special aptitudes; and any honors or recognitions received are all important indicators of the applicant's motivation and character. GMAT Score While there is no minimum GMAT score requirement beyond that needed for entrance to the MACC program, GMAT scores are an extremely important component of the application and thus applicants should address this component aggressively. Letters of Recommendation Two letters are required. References should speak to the applicant's personal qualities, career potential, and potential to succeed in the classroom. Finally, personal characteristics that add to the diversity of the class may be considered, such as country of citizenship, family background, race, gender, multilingual skills, and socioeconomic history. APPLY TO THE MASTERS OF ACCOUNTING-FORENSIC CONCENTRATION PROGRAM! Advising and Registration Students accepted into the forensic accounting concentration are assigned an adviser within the School of Accountancy. Contact information for the adviser is provided in the concentration acceptance letter. Students self-register online using WINGS. Prerequisites Students admitted as prospective candidates for the Master of Accounting Forensic Accounting Concentration must present evidence of satisfactory completion of the following course content: General Business (Non-Business majors only)
Accounting (Non-accounting majors only)
Fraud Examination (Required for all applicants)
Program of Study Required Core
Forensic Accounting Concentration
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May 13-15, 2010
The accounting firm of PKM and Georgia Southern put on the 4th Annual Fraud and Forensic Accounting Education Conference in Atlanta (Buckhead)
July 12-14, 2010
The IRS brings Project Adrian back to campus, including a mock Grand Jury
