ACPEN: Fraud’s Greatest Hits!

Overview

Fraud has always been a concern for anyone associated with financial statements. In this course, Jeff takes a unique approach to the study of this topic by looking at what are considered to be the top ten accounting fraud cases. In studying the cases, you will gain insight into what to look for in the future. In addition to the cases, Jeff will cover various aspects, both authoritative and guidance, related to fraud to further improve your awareness and skills. He will also cover a couple of other significant fraud cases as well as a couple of interesting historical notes.

The entire presentation is packaged into Jeff’s unique blend of teaching with humor. Each case has its own “Greatest hit”, a song parody to help you remember the case as well as other surprises along the way to keep your interest. If you are looking for a course that will keep awake and engaged and will better prepare you for detecting fraud, then this course is a must.

Highlights

• Types of Fraud
• COSO Fraud Risk Management Guide
• Techniques for Detecting Fraud
• Discussion of Accounting Fraud Cases

Prerequisites

Basic Accounting

Designed For

Accounting and auditing professionals

Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the top ten accounting fraud cases
• Identify the nature of fraud and its three characteristics
• Apply the provisions for fraud risk assessment in an audit
• Identify examples of fraud
• Describe the traits of a white collar criminal
• Describe techniques to detect fraud
• Identify the principles of the COSO Fraud Risk Management Guide

Preparation

None