Department of Accounting
Karen Vega, CPA, CFE
Adjunct Instructor of Accounting
Faculty profile
About Karen Vega
Karen Vega teaches Managerial Accounting and Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination. A certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner, she leads the forensic services practice at a regional accounting firm and brings anonymized case files from fraud investigations into her courses.
Karen Vega is a member of the Department of Accounting in the School of Business.
Areas of expertise
- Forensic accounting
- Fraud examination
- Managerial accounting
- Internal controls
Contact
- Office
- Tidewell Hall 216
- Building
- Tidewell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Karen Vega isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| ACCT 440 | Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
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Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.