SUBSCRIPTION: Investigating Fraud

Overview

*** This subscription includes four individual sessions for a total of 8 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a subscription. Each of the four courses runs live once a month beginning May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. Register for these scheduled courses as your schedule allows - at no extra cost to you. Once registered for this subscription, log in instructions will be emailed to you separately for each individual course. *** This series is comprised of the most practical fraud investigation courses you will ever take. Rather than learning only the theory of fraud, you will learn how a forensic accountant actually investigates fraud from the beginning to the end. We focus on forensic accounting techniques used in the field to prove what happened, who was involved, how much money was stolen, and where the money went. Each course is a stand-alone class that may be taken individually, but for comprehensive instruction on completing a fraud investigation from start to finish, take all four.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

Course 1: Becoming a Fraud Investigator

CPE: 2

Description: This course helps the forensic accountant prepare to perform a fraud investigation. We discuss occupational fraud schemes and their characteristics and how to spot a fraud in progress. You will learn the skills a fraud investigator needs for successful investigations, as well as how to plan and prepare for a fraud investigation.

Course 2: Starting a Fraud Investigation

CPE: 2

Description: In this session we focus on the early stages of a fraud investigation, including: who should be on the team, how to create an investigation plan, and the evidence that should be acquired and evaluated. Investigative techniques involving a variety of different sources will be covered, including financial document analysis, background checks, data analysis, and interviewing.

Course 3: How-To Guide to Fraud Investigations

CPE: 2

Description: Learn how to investigate an asset misappropriate scheme. We will dig into asset misappropriation by learning some of the most common schemes and red flags. Learn data analysis techniques used in the early stages of a fraud investigation. You will be guided through a detailed case study to see forensic accounting techniques in action.

Course 4: Reporting the Results of a Fraud Investigation

CPE: 2

Description: This course focuses on concluding a fraud examination and participating in court activity. You will learn how to draft an effective written report on a fraud investigation, including exhibits and visual aids that will help make your case. We will discuss common questions asked of financial experts and techniques for successfully testifying at deposition and trial.

Prerequisites

General knowledge of fraud investigations

Designed For

Anyone who wants to learn how to do financial fraud investigations

Objectives

After attending this subscription, you will be able to...

• Recognize common red flags of workplace fraud
• Understand how to prepare for a fraud investigation
• Identify common asset misappropriation schemes and their red flags
• Use data analysis technique to identify areas of potential fraud
• Apply forensic accounting procedures to financial data
• Write an effective report on the results of a fraud investigation
• Respond to a motion in limine or Daubert challenge
• Know how to testify effectively at deposition and trial

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.