You’ll gain key foundational knowledge of fraud management and fraud investigations, including how to identify different types of fraud, conduct fraud risk assessments, and investigate possible fraud. Understanding the foundations of fraud investigations Forensic services are increasingly in demand, and a key cornerstone is knowledge of fraud schemes and how to prevent, detect, and investigate them. You’ll cover essential topics to help you deliver valuable forensic services and conduct fraud investigations, including: - Different types of fraud and how to recognize them - Fraud prevention and detection controls - Fraud risk assessments and management - Fraud investigation and corrective actions Detailed scenarios to aid your understanding Real-world examples of fraud cases and investigations will help increase your understanding of fraud investigation and how preventive and detection controls can be applied. You’ll be empowered to identify fraud schemes and spot how controls can be circumvented. Achieving your professional goals You’ll take steps toward augmenting your professional knowledge and expanding your service offerings by: - Acquiring knowledge essential to a growing subspecialty within the accounting profession - Earning CPE credit to maintain licensure - Working toward your CFF® credential to expand your service offerings Who Will Benefit - Members of the AICPA who are interested in earning the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) credential - Accounting, managerial, legal, and international business professionals who are interested in forensic and fraud risk management services Key Topics - Types of fraud - Fraud prevention controls - Fraud detection - Fraud risk management - Fraud risk assessment - Investigation and corrective actions Learning Outcomes - Identify fraud risks and perpetrators of fraud in business and industry. - Identify the components of fraud risk management programs and the roles and responsibilities of various users. - Recognize methodologies for identifying fraud risks, and the likelihood and significance of identified risks - Identify critical elements used to assess the effectiveness of an organization’s fraud prevention policies. - Recognize the role and importance of fraud detection in an entity’s fraud risk management program. - Recognize typical steps, procedures and techniques utilized by financial forensic practitioners when conducting an investigation.