AC 4430 - Using Data Analytics in Forensic Investigations

This course explores using data analysis to uncover fraud. Students examine the phases of data analysis and will search for patterns, anomalies, trends, and outliers. Working through interactive examples to illustrate fraud analysis techniques, students will identify red flags for suspicious or fraudulent data. A powerful tool for fraud examiners, data analysis empowers professionals to uncover and isolate fraud. Students will identify ways to continuously monitor an organization so that early signs of fraud are discovered and investigated as soon as it occurs. (4 credits)