Catch the Deception if You Can! FLEXCAST
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4.0 Credits
Member Price $196.00
Non-Member Price $225.00
Overview
In the complex and ever-evolving world of financial fraud, staying ahead of the curve is a constant challenge for accounting and finance professionals. The threat of fraud looms large, and the ability to detect and understand it is not just a skill but a necessity. This webcast led by Sunish Mehta, offers a dynamic and engaging solution. Sunish, both the director and the actor, brings financial fraud to life in an informative yet entertaining format. This online webcast CPE course covers various fraud types, the accountant’s roles in audits and reviews, and integrates technology’s impact on fraud. It also delves into the seven worst U.S. accounting fraud cases and analyzes the latest data from the 2022 Global Fraud Study by the ACFE. By the end of this session, you will not only be able to identify and understand the nature of fraud but also apply effective procedures to detect it, thereby safeguarding your organization and enhancing your professional expertise.
Highlights
Types of fraud. Definition of fraud. Why fraud occurs and who commits it. Fraud on audits of financial statements. Fraud and reviews of financial statements. The worst 7 U.S. accounting fraud cases to date. Fraud and information technology . Fraud and best practices for a CPA.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, controllers, accountants, financing professionals, business owners, and managers.
Objectives
Identify the nature and characteristics of fraud. Distinguish the differences between fraudulent financial reporting and misappropriation of assets. Investigate why fraud occurs and who commits it. List the professional roles and responsibilities related to fraud detection. Apply common procedures performed to facilitate fraud detection.
Preparation
None.
Notice
This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Sunish Mehta, Western CPE
Sunish Mehta is a Client Services Professional with over 14 years of experience in Management Consulting and Assurance services, serving both Fortune 500 companies & small to midsize growth oriented entrepreneurial companies. He has lectured at University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) since 2003 and received his B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in California. Over the course of his client services career, Sunish has worked for two international CPA Firms, including his current position as a Senior Manager in Advisory Services. While serving clients of all sizes and in various industries, he has specialized in addressing the issues encountered by growth oriented and entrepreneurial companies and by small to midsize CPA firms who serve such companies in terms of strategic, operational and technology challenges. Sunish has instructed courses in Financial Auditing and Accounting, on an adjunct basis for the UCLA Certification of Accounting Program. He has conducted staff training in assurance and advisory programs. He excels in leading discussions and workshops in the areas of finance, operations and technology for his clients. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Non-Member Price $225.00
Member Price $196.00