August 15, 2017


In-Person

Alabama Society of CPAs
1041 Longfield Ct, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama 36117-8056


8 CPE

Understanding the Complexities of Fraud in Order to Develop Ways to Mitigate Risk

August 15, 2017
In-Person
8 CPE

Understanding the Complexities of Fraud in Order to Develop Ways to Mitigate Risk

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    Instructor

    Karl
    Egnatoff

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Learning Objectives

Once participants have completed this session they should be able to: List reasons that employees and others that are internal to an organization choose to undertake fraudulent acts Explain the factors that make an organization attractive to those considering an external fraud attempt Discuss the types of control measures that work best as entities strive to mitigate fraud risk Understand specific internal control measures that can help to reduce fraud activities Explain how anti-fraud measures add security to all segments and aspects of a business organization

Major Topics

This session is taught via the use of case studies adapted from real world examples. . These examples highlight some of the methods available to help mitigate both internal and external fraud risk. The topics discussed in this session include: Understanding why internal fraud occurs Fraudulent acts initiated from outside organizations Policies, procedures and control measures designed to fight Fraud Steps that verify anti-fraud activities are working

CPE Credits Available

8 CPE
8
Accounting & Auditing

Alabama Society of CPAs

1041 Longfield Ct, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama 36117-8056

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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

  • A & A

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of Internal Control concepts

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Accounting and other business professionals with a need to understand ways to thwart fraud

Provider

Phoenix Beach

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