Surgent's Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud

Overview

This course will discuss the psychology behind white-collar crime. It will conclude with a conversation with Abby Ellin, author of Duped.

This is the third of five 2-hour courses in Surgent’s Fraud Certificate Program. This program includes a combination of lectures, animated videos, and live interviews with white-collar offenders and whistle-blowers. Each course is designed to be engaging and informative and will enhance your understanding of fraud.

Highlights

• The fraud triangle
• The truth default theory
• The concept of cognitive dissonance
• Confirmation bias
• Availability

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Professionals who want to understand the psychological background of acts of fraud

Objectives

• Recognize the reasons why fraud is committed by understanding a variety of psychological theories behind it

Preparation

None

Notice

This is a self-study/on demand course offered by a 3rd party vendor and will NOT be accessible in the My Upcoming CPE section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent Professional Education. The course expires one year from the purchase date. Format = on demand webcast to view with the course materials.