Surgent's The Role of the Whistle-Blower

Overview

Whistle-blowers play an important role in fraud detection and prevention. This course will review historical financial whistle-blowers and they role they play in organizations, as well as explore whistle-blower myths. It includes a conversation with a whistle-blower and a former FBI agent.

This is the last 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

• Understanding whistle-blowing
• When should you blow the whistle?
• Types of whistle-blower channels
• The whistle-blower's dilemma
• Successful whistle-blower letters
• When is whistle-blowing unethical?
• Laws to protect whistle-blowers
• Ten whistle-blowing myths

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Professionals who want to better understand the role of whistle-blowers in preventing fraud

Objectives

• Recognize the importance of whistle-blowers in fraud detection and prevention
• Understand the challenges and dilemmas faced by whistle-blowers

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.