Master of Science Accounting: Forensic Accounting
A Degree in Accounting – Forensic Accounting Helps You Prevent Fraud Before it Happens!
Liberty University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting – Forensic Accounting degree is ACBSP accredited and 100% online. Choosing Liberty’s accounting master’s degree program means studying the highest standard of business knowledge and preparing to pursue a future in accounting. We are proud to partner with you as you take your next step!
Each online accounting class in our M.S. in Accounting degree program is designed to challenge you both academically and spiritually. Our accounting classes integrate biblical principles with real-world applications to help prepare you for your career. The accounting-related investigative techniques learned in this program can be invaluable as you embark upon your career.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Liberty University’s M.S. in Accounting is available 100% online. Going back to school shouldn’t mean putting important people, plans, and responsibilities on hold. No matter where you are, we’re here to help you get the education you want while balancing other priorities.
What Will You Study in the Online MSA in Forensic Accounting Degree?
- Obtain advanced guidance on tax jurisprudence
- Examine reporting techniques for businesses
- Examine fraud related to information technology
Through this program, you’ll study how to analyze financial data to uncover discrepancies and potential fraud, learning to evaluate internal control systems, investigate anomalies, and interpret accounting information with a critical eye. You’ll also examine ethical frameworks and legal responsibilities in financial investigations, how to use technology and data tools for tracing and reconstructing financial records, and how to communicate findings in professional and legal contexts.
Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s of Forensic Accounting Graduates
- Accounting professor
- Auditor
- Budget analyst
- Business owner
- Certified public accountant
- Financial fraud analyst
- Personal financial advisor
- Revenue agent
- Tax examiner
Benefits of the MSA in Forensic Accounting
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MSA in Forensic Accounting degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- This online graduate accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- Liberty University is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation.
- The online M.S. in Accounting – Forensic Accounting can help prepare a student to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) when combined with an undergraduate accounting degree.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses.
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course).
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
ACBSP
