Online Financial Investigations - Accounting Associate's Degree

This program is also offered in the classroom or through a blended-learning format.

Become an Economic Crime Fighter with Online Forensic Accounting Classes

With a Financial Investigations degree specialization online from Rasmussen College Online, you could become an economic crime fighter. As electronic Banking and commerce become standard, financial crime is more prevalent than ever. Hackers and thieves can intercept sensitive information and unscrupulous executives can make unethical and illegal transactions with ease.

That's where Financial Investigators take over. By studying Forensic Accounting online at Rasmussen College, you will be prepared to conduct those Financial Investigations. Utilizing database analysis and a toolkit of cutting-edge software, you will root out economic crimes and help bring financial criminals to justice. It's a personally and financially rewarding career, and it all begins with an online Financial Investigations degree specialization from Rasmussen College Online.

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What You Do in Financial Investigations
Financial Investigations Job Titles
What You Will Learn
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Study Forensic Accounting Online and Arm Yourself to Stop Financial Crimes

With the online Financial Investigations degree specialization from Rasmussen College Online, you will be armed for the workforce. Our Career Services Center is filled with people who will assist you with resume building, interview training, coaching in professional dress, and much more. When you’re ready, they will also help you find just the right job, and not just right after graduation - anytime you need one.

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What You Do in Financial Investigations:

Once you have completed your Financial Investigations degree specialization online, you will have acquired all the knowledge you need to perform successfully in a career in the financial world. You will:

  • Understand the role that financial statements play in business
  • Recognize, investigate, & uncover instances of financial fraud, both internally and externally
  • Be familiar of various Fraud Examination techniques, including revenue-related, inventory, cost of goods sold, employee, vendor and customer theft, financial statement fraud and management schemes that illegally dilute the assets of companies
  • Reporting proof of fraud to the proper authorities for resolution

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Financial Investigations Job Titles:

Our Career Services staff is dedicated to helping you find a job within your chosen field including the possibility of employment with the IRS or Homeland Security.

By studying Forensic Accounting online, you could find a position such as:

  • Financial Investigator
  • Fraud Investigator
  • Asset Control Specialist
  • Asset Management
  • Internal Control Specialist
  • Loss Prevention Specialist
  • Internal Review Accountant
  • State Tax Examiner
  • Federal Tax Examiner
  • Loss Mitigation Specialist
  • Asset Security Specialist
  • Internal Security Specialist
  • Security Specialist
  • Business Risk Services Specialist
  • Best Practices Compliance Specialist
  • Business Analyst
  • Fraud Prevention Specialist
  • Risk Control Specialist
  • Security Assistant
  • Inventory Control Assistant
  • Inventory Control Specialist

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What You Will Learn:

As a graduate of our online Financial Investigations degree specialization, you will earn exactly the same degree as students who attend our traditional, on-campus classes. Our online Forensic Accounting core curriculum explores innovative financial topics that will help you contribute successfully to the global financial community.

  • Financial Investigation
  • General Accounting
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal law and Procedures
  • Loss Prevention
  • Asset Protection
  • Internal/External Fraud Examination
  • Developing and Monitoring Internal Control Mechanisms
  • Career Development
  • Success Strategies

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Choose Your Path:

In addition to Financial Investigations, our online Accounting Associates degree specialization offers two other emphases that allow you to tailor your education to meet your interests and career goals. Also, choose from:

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