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Accounting Analytics


Course Description

An introduction to the fundamentals of accounting analytics and accounting innovation, including data-driven fraud detection. The course is project-based and students will gain skills in a variety of data analytics tools and software programs.


Athena Title

Accounting Analytics


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in ACCT 7570E


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course, students will be able to understand the fundamentals of fraud detection and forensic accounting.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to understand cutting-edge data analytics techniques used for fraud investigation and the auditing process.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to understand various IT fraud investigation tools and techniques.

Topical Outline

  • Definitions and elements of fraud
  • Overview of fraud categories and schemes
  • Fraud investigation tools and techniques

Syllabus