Surgent's Fraud Case Studies: Schemes and Controls

Overview

Fraud is prevalent - especially since COVID-19 relief packages passed by legislatures around the world opened the till. The overwhelming majority of fraud cases are never publicized. In this course we will build on our knowledge of why people commit fraud to dissect the schemes and discuss transactional controls to help stop fraud faster.

Highlights

• Recent fraud cases
• Common fraud schemes perpetrated by those within and outside victim organizations
• Consider the lessons learned
• Best practices to further our fraud prevention

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues further on how to better prevent fraud from occurring at the source - would-be fraudsters - as well as to seek means to improve anti-fraud controls

Objectives

• Consider the ways perpetrators evade both soft and hard controls
• Identify teachable moments
• Look for the common red flags that ought to draw our attention to a potential fraud scheme

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.