Surgent's Lessons Learned: What a $53 Million Fraud Can Teach Us

Available Anytime
Location: Online
2Credits
Accounting and Auditing
Registration is Open
FICPA Members
$89.00 Regular Price
Nonmembers
$119.00 Regular Price
Product Code: SU24-FC04-SSWC
Level: Basic
Vendor: Surgent
Field of Study: Auditing

Overview:

This course will take an in-depth look at the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history. What red flags did the auditors miss? What red flags did the bank miss? This course includes a conversation with former U.S. Marshal Jason Wojdylo, who was an integral part of this case. This is the fourth of five 2-hour courses in Surgent's Fraud Certificate Program. This program includes a combination of lectures, animated videos, and live interviews with white-collar offenders and whistle-blowers. Each course is designed to be engaging and informative and will enhance your understanding of fraud.

Objectives:

  • Understand the circumstances surrounding Rita Crundwell’s municipal fraud
  • Use the lessons learned from that case to understand some of the characteristics of an effective internal fraud program

Major Topics:

  • Background of the Dixon, IL fraud case
  • Internal control weaknesses related to the $53 million fraud
  • Lessons learned from this case

Designed For:

Professionals who want to learn from a real-life fraud case to understand how to detect and prevent fraud in their organizations

Prerequisite:

None

Additional Info:

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