For students interested in Accounting and Financial Statement
Analysis and Taxation courses will include methods of analyzing,
recording, summarizing, and reporting financial data; forms of
ownership, such as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability
companies; and analysis of financial statements. Investigate ratio
analysis, liquidity, cash flow, capital structure, and quality
of earnings.
Over the past two decades, attorneys, judges, and regulators
have increasingly recognized the need for--and the benefit of--utilizing
and applying accounting-related information, evidence, and standards
to corporate investigations, litigation, and dispute resolution.
Forensic accounting courses provide a survey of this exciting,
growing specialty. Students gain a solid understanding of the
interaction between the legal process and the forensic accountant's
investigation of potential matters and participation in the development
of a case.
Whether you start with online courses in accounting or opt for
a full-fledged master's degree, it can add up to a hard-earned
career with plenty of financial stability and the opportunity
for continuing education and advancement.