This seminar provides participants with an understanding of fraud and a basic understanding of the best practices process for conducting a fraud investigation. It will assist participants through the many challenges that companies face in such matters and will provide “real life” examples of fraud, integrating a complex financial investigation case while examining the potential phases of such an investigation.

Topics Include:

· introduction to fraud/fraud indicators

· planning an investigation

· interviewing basics

· investigative research

· digital forensics

· legal tools and remedies

· landmark fraud cases

Applicable for

· Members in industry who require knowledge of the complexities involved with planning and conducting a financial investigation.

· Members in public practice will also benefit as participants will understand the importance of complying with the CPA Canada Standard Practices for Investigative and Forensic Accounting Engagements.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

· Describe what fraud is and why it poses a risk to every organization

· Identify potential indicators of fraud

· Describe the process for planning and conducting a financial investigation

Seminar Leader: Nicole Kalesnikoff

What to Expect

· This is a Live Virtual Seminar where class size has been limited to allow for an interactive learning environment.

· This seminar will not be recorded.

· Course materials, links and credentials will be emailed to you two business days before the seminar. Once sent, the email will also be found in your Account Communication tab of the CPA Manitoba Member Portal.

· Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, and some may require webcam and microphone capabilities – if you have concerns about the interaction required for this course, please email [email protected]

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