SUNY Old Westbury to offer master’s degree in forensic accounting this fall

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The State University of New York at Old Westbury School of Business will offer in Fall 2018 the first graduate program in forensic accounting available on New York’s Long Island.

The SUNY Old Westbury Master of Science in forensic accounting is a 30-credit program for students seeking a career in this fast-growing arena as a forensic accountant or fraud examiner. 

“We are very excited at being able to expand for Long Island our high-quality stable of graduate business programs,” said President Dr. Calvin O. Butts III. “An Old Westbury education in accounting has for decades prepared our graduates to excel when they sit for the state’s certified public accountancy exam. Now, by combining our existing undergraduate and graduate programs with our new program in forensic accounting, we are offering among the most comprehensive services in the preparation for the CPAs of tomorrow.”

Offered over a three-semester arc in one calendar year, the program enables eligible students to meet the 150-credit hour requirement to qualify for CPA licensure in New York State. In addition, the program serves as a strong foundation for those seeking Certified Fraud Examiner certification.

In pursuit of the M.S. degree, students are required to obtain access to the Certified Fraud Examiner Manual whose content is integrated into courses across the curriculum, ensuring the program provides a comprehensive overview of materials covered in the Certified Fraud Examiner exam.

“Recent studies show that organizations globally lose an average five percent of annual revenues to instances of occupational fraud and abuse,” said Raj Devasagayam, dean of the SUNY Old Westbury School of Business. “Through this degree program, we will prepare professionals with the skills and preparation to identify fraud when it occurs, and to inform decision-making processes and develop procedures to protect against it.”

For more information on the M.S. in forensic accounting, visit oldwestbury.edu/forensic.

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