Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Offered by West Virginia University. Everyday across the world, thousands of businesses are victimized by fraud.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Accounting. It is structured in 5 modules, over PT6H56M16.073S. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 6.3K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Accounting courses collection, where we compare it against 18 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | PT6H56M16.073S |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (6.3K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across PT6H56M16.073S.
Module 1 · The Accidental Fraudster
Module 2 · The Predator Fraudster
Module 3 · Big Data, Benford's Law and Financial Analytics
Module 4 · Cyber-Crime and Money Laundering: Contemporary Tools and Techniques.
Module 5 · Whistleblowing
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 6.3K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination cost?
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Does Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination take?
Coursera lists it at PT6H56M16.073S. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with The Accidental Fraudster and going on to The Predator Fraudster, Big Data, Benford's Law and Financial Analytics, Cyber-Crime and Money Laundering: Contemporary Tools and Techniques., Whistleblowing. The full outline is on this page.