Forensic Accounting, Online MS

Learn to detect, investigate, and analyze the accounting of organizations, large and small through the MS in Forensic Accounting program offered by New England College.

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Overview

This Forensic Accounting degree complements traditional accounting theory with auditing and investigator tactics and skills. Through the inter-disciplinary approach in this degree program, you will develop an expansive knowledge and understanding of forensic accounting, investigative techniques, and proper preparation and reporting for litigation.

NEC’s MS in Forensic Accounting builds on your leadership, management, and accounting knowledge and expands the depth and breadth of your expertise to prepare you for a variety of challenging forensic accounting positions. Start your new career now by earning this accredited MS in Forensic Accounting degree.

In this program, you will be able to

Develop strong analytical and investigative skills
Enhance deductive skills and judgment
Expand understanding of acceptable accounting practices
Learn to identify questionable practices in complex financial transactions
Gain an understanding of how forensic accounting is used in the judicial system

Adjunct Faculty

Michael Stagar
Educational Background
PhD (ABD) in Public Leadership: Specialization in Healthcare Administration—Finance and Compliance, Capella University
MBA, Ashland University
BS in Accounting/Paralegal, Dyke College
BA in Political Science/Education/Social Studies, Cleveland State University

Certifications and Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant, Ohio
- Certified Fraud Examiner, ACFE
- Certified Identity Theft Risk
- Management Specialist, ICFE
  Certified Professional in Healthcare Information Management Systems, HIMSS
- Certified Professional in Therapeutic Hypothermia Life Support: protocol evaluation, development, implementation, and post-resuscitation care, University of Pennsylvania Center for Resuscitation Science
- Certificate: Health Information Technology Professional—Implementation Support Specialist/Healthcare-EMR-EHR: Corporate College; Health Information Technology Consortium
- Certified Grant Specialist, Research Associated & National Grant Writers Association
- Certified Grant Administrator, Research Associated & National Grant Writers Association
- Certified Instructor, Ohio-HS. Secondary: 1972–2006: License #CL1-00-2816: JJPX043
- Certificated Paralegal and Legal Research, Myers University
- Certificate RAC: CMS Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare Program: Implementation, Audit, and Appeals Culture
- Certificate: ISO-9000/2001 Lead Auditor, Cuyahoga Community College: 2002–2008
- Certificate: VHA—eHealth University Training: VeHU 2006-880H:Cprs GUI – U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Research Interests
Professional peer-reviewed book projects

Bio
With over 36 years of public accounting and fraud examinations and analysis, Michael Stagar provides their clientele’s legal staff with significant detection, deterrence, and prevention against fraud, waste, and abuse for business, non-profit, and governmental entities. Prevention begins with training; deterrence begins with internal control; detection begins with monitoring; investigation begins with a tip line and an ear to active listening.
Tonja Gardner

Bio
Dr. Tonja A. Gardner holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana; a dual Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Management from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas; and a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Gardner has been teaching accounting, business, and management courses for over a decade. Her professional accounting and managerial experience include senior-level roles in public accounting, higher education, non-profit businesses, property accounting, governmental entities, and small businesses, as well as health care for home health and long-term care facilities.

Dr. Gardner is also the owner of Genuine Accounting Services, PLLC, which provides accounting and tax services, prepares governmental cost reports, and performs business and financial consulting.

Dr. Gardner’s research has been in the importance of soft skills in the business environment. Her dissertation title was Exploring the Importance of Soft Skills Training for Accountants, which was a multiple case study to explore strategies regional accounting firm leaders use to train technical staff on soft skills needed for success, mentoring and leadership programs, and team-building initiatives.

Dr. Gardner is married to Dr. Brian I. Gardner, Navy veteran, and they have three children: Mi’Toya, Jeremy, and Jamal.

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