Master of Science in Accounting – Forensic Accounting

What Will You Study in the Online M.S. in Accounting – Forensic Accounting Degree?

• Examine fraud related to information technology
• Examine reporting techniques for businesses
• Obtain advanced guidance on tax jurisprudence

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, explore how to use technology and data tools for tracing and reconstructing financial records, and study how to communicate findings in professional and legal contexts.

Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in 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 Pursuing Our M.S. in Accounting – 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 M.S. in Accounting – 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 aims to help prepare you 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
• 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)