Fraud Happens - What to Do When You Suspect Fraud
Organizations must respond in an appropriate way to allegations and suspicions about fraud and related inappropriate conduct. A “knee-jerk” reaction can lead to many negative consequences; consequently, a rational reaction plan is critical. This seminar will provide best practices for conducting an organized financial investigation.
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.
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.
Prerequisites - Knowledge, Experience or Courses
None
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
Content
The topics in this seminar include:
- Introduction to fraud/fraud indicators
- Planning an investigation
- Interviewing basics
- Investigative research
- Digital forensics
- Legal tools and remedies
- Landmark fraud cases
Presented by PD Partner: CPA Pro
What to Expect
- Two emails will be sent from CPA Manitoba following your registration: one to confirm your order and one including information on how to access the course through your Learning Hub.
- Once sent, these emails can also be found in the Communication tab of your CPA Manitoba Member Portal.
- This course is designed for participants to view while following along with the course material provided.
- This self-study course allows you to save your progress and return to continue at a later date.
- A certificate of completion can be provided.*
Access to this course will be available for 180 days after registration. After this time, access to the course will no longer be available.
*To receive a certificate of completion, users must complete all course elements including a short quiz at the end of the course. Unlimited quiz attempts are available until a passing grade of 80% or better is achieved. After you have achieved 80% or better, you will no longer be able to access the quiz.
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