Course Information
Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection
Course Information
| Title: | Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection |
|---|---|
| Category: | Accounting and Auditing |
| Field of Study: | Auditing |
| Course Code: | M151 |
| CPE Credits: | 4.0 |
| Price: | 34.95 |
Description
Description:
A series of corporate scandals where employees, investors, and other stakeholders suffered tremendous loss have made the world aware of the severity of financial statement fraud. It is a global scourge that harms the reputations of all industries and costs trillions of dollars in worldwide damages each year. Fraud is a persistent fact of business life. The risks of fraud are only increasing fueled by changes in corporate culture, competitive markets, and periods of economic difficulty. Effective fraud prevention and detection begin with awareness. The goal of this course is to enhance professionals’ abilities to recognize the fraudulent activities and develop strategies to deter the misconduct. This course 1) reviews the basic financial reporting principles; 2) identifies the common shenanigans demonstrated with a series of real-life cases; 3) discusses the motivations and opportunities driving fraudsters and types of companies likely to “cook the books”; 4) recognizes symptoms of deceptive accounting practic
Delivery Method: Online Interactive Self Study
Level: Overview
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Course Details
Category: Accounting and Auditing
Field of Study: Auditing
Passing Score: 70%
Technical Details: Auditing is a technical field of study. CA - Fraud
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Objectives
Objectives:
1. Identify the basic financial reporting principles and accounting rules 2. Recognize the motivations to commit fraud 3. Identify the symptoms of deceptive accounting practices 4. Recognize common techniques used to manipulate earnings 5. Identify strategies in reducing financial statement fraud
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Profession
NASBA: Yes
QAS: Yes
CPA: Suitable for all CPAs
IRS: No IRS credit for Enrolled Agents.
Profession Identifiers: CPA