Numerous fraud cases point out that it doesn't take a sophisticated level of complexity to steal from an organization. Fraud is intended to be hidden and thus can very easily meet its target to deceive. Fraud has a pervasive role in today's corporate environment, and organizations that choose to ignore fraud risk or disregard its impact become a fraudster's opportunity. This course will provide the professional with valuable knowledge about fraud risk and various best practices in fraud prevention programs designed to mitigate such risk. The course will also provide an introduction to fraud investigations and forensic accounting and is ideal for the professional seeking to expand his or her knowledge base and who may be at a mid-level position within an organization with operational or supervisory responsibilities, or both.
Learning Objectives
• Definition of fraud and risk
• Common types of fraud schemes
• Forensic accounting techniques used in fraud investigations
• Fraud risk mitigation through fraud prevention programs
Major Topics
• Types of Corporate Fraud
• Introduction to fraud risk
• Fraud risk prevention programs
• Fraud investigations
