FINANCIAL CRIMES

Money laundering. Tax evasion. Scamming. Fraud. How are people able to steal millions upon millions of dollars? What evidence and documents do investigators look at to catch these types of criminals? This program will take a deep dive into white collar crimes and some of the most notorious Wall Street villains such as Bernie Madoff and Jordan Belfort. Students will explore how they were able to get away with committing financial crimes for as long as they did and how they finally got caught. 

If you find yourself fascinated by financial crime and enjoy watching TV shows such as “American Greed” and “Dirty Money”, this is the perfect program for you. You may dream of a future career in the field as a lawyer, accountant, FBI agent or financial investigator. In this program, you’ll learn the basics of accounting including topics such as balance sheets, accounts payable, cash flow, revenue, and equity. Then, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test as you explore case studies and examine financial documents to gather evidence against a financial criminal. 

Once your evidence is gathered, it’s time to take it to trial. You’ll soon learn, many of the most famous cases of white collar crime have spurred legislative acts. You will also learn about major laws enacted as a result of financial crises. As your final project in this program, you’ll get to practice your public speaking and persuasive arguing skills during a mock trial. You will be divided into groups including a jury, defense attorney, witnesses, etc. where your financial evidence will be put to the test.

This program is perfect for students with an interest in law, forensics, business, and math. Don’t wait, sign up now before it’s too late!