K2's 2023 Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls - 8 Hrs

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Webcast or Webinar, Online
10:00AM - 5:37 PM (opens at 9:30 AM) EST
8Credits
Accounting and Auditing

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Members
$225.00 Regular Price
Non-Members
$275.00 Regular Price
Course Type: Webcast
Course Code: 24/AC811969
Level: Intermediate
Vendor: ACPEN
Field of Study: Auditing

Overview:

Fraud continues to plague businesses at epidemic levels, and technology control failures are a significant reason fraud occurs. Using a case study approach, in this session, you will learn about the pervasiveness of fraud, the control failures that contribute to fraud, and what you can do to mitigate fraud risk.

A specific focus of this course is the application of information technology general controls and information technology application controls. In this course, you will examine numerous reported fraud cases and identify the general control and application control failures that contributed to each of these frauds. By learning through these real-world case studies, you will be positioned better to reduce fraud risk.

 

Objectives:

  • Define information technology general controls and information technology application controls and distinguish between the two
  • List examples of key information technology controls
  • Recognize control failures and weaknesses that can lead to fraud
  • List recommendations for improving internal controls in an organization

Major Topics:

  • Key fraud risks impacting businesses today
  • Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims
  • How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim

Major Topics:

  • Key fraud risks impacting businesses today
  • Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims
  • How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim

Designed For:

CPAs and other accounting, auditing, and business professionals who are seeking to reduce fraud risk

Prerequisites:

Fundamental understanding of internal controls