Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

Description

Thousands of businesses are victimised by fraud every day around the world. Who is responsible for these heinous crimes? Why is this so? And how so? This course will assist you in answering the following questions: who commits fraud, why, and how. We'll also work with you to improve your catching abilities. 

Syllabus :

1. The Accidental Fraudster

• The Elements of Fraud
• Why People Commit Fraud
• Fraudster Demographics
• Randy Pierce - The Accidental Fraudster

 

2. The Predator Fraudster

• The Predator Fraudster
• Attributes of a Predator
• Internal Control Concepts
• How to Detect and Prevent Financial Statement Fraud - Crazy Eddie

 

3. Big Data, Benford's Law and Financial Analytics

• Using Data and Technology for Fraud Detection and Investigation
• Data Analysis Tools
• Benford Analysis
• Availability of Data and Text Analysis
• Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Steve Comisar

 

4. Cyber-Crime and Money Laundering: Contemporary Tools and Techniques.

• Money Laundering
• Money Laundering Basics
• Money Laundering Schemes
• Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Money Laundering

 

5. Whistleblowing

• Whistleblowing
• WorldCom Fraud
• The Choice to be a Whistleblower
• ZZZZ Best and Barry Minkow
• Final Thoughts

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