What Every CPA Should Know About Fraud 2024

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Webcast or Webinar, Online
11:00AM - 2:30 PM (opens at 10:30AM) EST
4Credits

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Course Type: Webcast
Course Code: 24/8125096
Level: Intermediate
Vendor: California CPA Education Foundation
Field of Study: Auditing

Overview:

External auditors only detect 3-5% of all fraud incidences. Get pragmatic guidance on detecting fraud. Discuss where fraud is most likely to occur. Learn to conduct inquiries and direct the audit in the areas of greatest concern, those most likely to be abused by perpetrators.

Objectives:

• Determine how is fraud detected • Recognize the impact of professional pronouncements on finding fraud • Identify the largest area of financial statement abuse• Identify fraud in business • Identify fraud prevention • Recognize auditor liability and auditor defenses • Identify recent litigation affecting the accountant's liability

Major Topics:

• How is fraud detected? • The role of external auditors in finding fraud • Revenue recognition issues • Corrupt management • Data mining • Physical and biometric controls

Major Topics:

• How is fraud detected? • The role of external auditors in finding fraud • Revenue recognition issues • Corrupt management • Data mining • Physical and biometric controls

Designed For:

Accountants, auditors and financial professionals.

Prerequisites:

Knowledge or experience in the field of Ethics comparable to the ethics exam required to obtain the CPA Certificate.