Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Accounting
Thiel College
Key Information
Campus location
Greenville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 34,964 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* additional fees apply for international students: Services Fee $1000 | Student Health Insurance $1600
Introduction
As a Thiel College forensic accounting major, you will learn to put your love of numbers and your strong sense of order to work as you become a financial detective. You will develop skills in accounting, auditing, and investigating to uncover the truth while conducting financial and/or systems examinations. We’re certain you’ll find a job in your field, 100% of Thiel accounting majors find jobs in their field!
Major Features
- Learn generally accepted accounting principles and be able to prepare financial statements and examine others' statements for potential fraud.
- Understand the importance of independent audits and generally accepted auditing standards.
- Possess a basic understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and the impact of taxes on business.
- Network with distinguished business alumni and be inducted into Chi Eta Signa as a junior or senior.
- Get the opportunity to earn scholarships from the Haller Enterprise Institute and receive an award from the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- ACCT 113 Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT 123 Principles of Accounting II
- ACCT 213 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 223 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 313 Cost Accounting
- ACCT 323 Taxation-Personal
- ACCT 333 Taxation-Corporate
- ACCT 412 Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 423 Auditing
- ACCT 453 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
- BADM 344 Finance
- BADM 355 Business Law I
- BADM 356 Business Law II
- BADM 374 Principles of Management
- BADM 384 Business Communication
- CIS 111 Word Processing Applications or CIS 114 Presentation Applications
- CIS 112 Spreadsheet Applications
- CIS 122 Advanced Spreadsheet Apps
- CIS 129 Fund. of Info Systems
- CSCI 351 Info Systems Security & Forensics
- MATH 211 Elementary Statistics
Career Opportunities
Thiel College graduates are highly successful in securing first-time employment and major degree opportunities. A forensic accounting degree allows you to work for public accounting firms, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, financial institutions, and more!
Here are just a few employment options for Thiel forensic accounting graduates:
- The FBI – Qualify for a position as a forensic accountant within the Special Agent entry program and you would receive a starting salary of $64,720.*
- The USDA – Perform services for a government agency, such as the USDA, as a contractor and earn a starting salary of $80,000.**
- Deloitte Advisory’s Forensics and Investigation practice – identify and minimize risks for this company’s clients and earn a median salary of $68,731.***
*Job and salary information: www.bestaccountingdegrees.net
**Job and salary information: ZipRecruiter.com
***Job information: google.com/forensic accountants and paysa.com/salaries.forensiccountants
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarship Opportunities
Thiel College offers scholarships to students for reasons such as academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership, and more! The scholarships available to forensic accounting majors are:
- The August and Susan Bamford Scholarship
- Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
- The Roger ’52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
- The John T. Egbert Jr. and Phyllis Faries Egbert Scholarship
- Daniel A. Hamo Scholarship
- Huether Foundation Endowment for Business
- Helen Patterson Hill Memorial Scholarship
- Lend-A-Hand Scholarship
- The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
- The Wise Family Endowed Scholarship Fund