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CANCELLED: Frequent Frauds Found in Governments (111259A-15)

Description

What are some of the common frauds that occur in governmental
organizations and how could they have been avoided? Through an
informative case study approach, this course illustrates common frauds
that make headlines and damage the reputations of governments. Rather
than speaking generically about fraud, this course analyzes several
common frauds that can be unique to and occur in the governmental
sector. Recognizing fraudulent or deceptive practices is not always
easy, but this course will sharpen your forensic skills with techniques
to help you to uncover fraudulent activities in the governmental
environment.

Learning Objectives
  1. Examine how interim fraudulent reporting may impact planned reliance on internal controls and any related audit procedures.
  2. Examine how personnel policies and procedures can be circumvented and lead to possible fraud or abuse.
  3. Consider potential ways to follow up on noted indications of fraud, abuse, and weaknesses in internal control.
  4. Explain how management override of internal controls can lead to possible fraud.
Major Topics
  1. Interim financial reporting
  2. Personnel fraud
  3. Management override
  4. Bribes and kickbacks
  5. Misappropriation of assets
  6. Procurement cards
  7. Personal use of public assets
Course Level
Intermediate
CPE Field of Study
Auditing (Governmental)
4
Prerequisites
Knowledge of governmental accounting and reporting
Location
 
MACPA Columbia Center
10280 Old Columbia Rd
Columbia, MD 21046 US
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Event Information
When
Nov 10, 2015
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Location
MACPA Columbia Center
10280 Old Columbia Rd
Columbia, MD 21046 US
Total CPE Credits
4
Format
In-Person

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CANCELLED: Frequent Frauds Found in Governments (111259A-15)


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