Surgent's Lessons Learned: What a $53 Million Fraud Can Teach Us

Overview

This course will take an in-depth look at the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history. What red flags did the auditors miss? What red flags did the bank miss? This course includes a conversation with former U.S. Marshal Jason Wojdylo, who was an integral part of this case.

This is the fourth 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

• Background of the Dixon, IL fraud case
• Internal control weaknesses related to the $53 million fraud
• Lessons learned from this case

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Professionals who want to learn from a real-life fraud case to understand how to detect and prevent fraud in their organizations

Objectives

• Understand the circumstances surrounding Rita Crundwell’s municipal fraud
• Use the lessons learned from that case to understand some of the characteristics of an effective internal fraud program

Preparation

None

Notice

This on-demand webcast can be taken at any time of your choosing and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. No live instructor is present, and an exam is required to earn credit. You must score 70% or higher to earn the certificate.

How do I access my Self-Study Package?

Visit https://www.surgentcpe.com/login and enter your username (your LCPA email address) and password. If you do not remember your password, press the "Forgot?" button to receive a password reset email. Once logged in, the page will refresh to display your account menu on the left side.