Preventing, Detecting, and Investigating Identity Theft
Description
Protect yourself and your clients from identity theft. No one is immune from the rising tide of criminal misconduct. Instances of identity theft and data breaches are continuing to rise. Fast. Be prepared for your clients to seek your advice on this type of crime. They are clamoring for ways to detect identity theft, protect themselves and investigate instances of theft.
Learning Objectives
Identify the various means used to commit identity theft and how thieves obtain the information necessary to commit these crimes
Recognize how to protect personal and professional identities from identity theft
Identify how to investigate a case of identity theft, and the steps involved in such investigation
Recall keys to success when teaching clients how to implement policies and procedures to protect their identities
Major Topics
Identity theft statistics
Types of identity theft
Obtaining the victim’s information
Tools used in identity theft investigations
Finding identifying information on the Internet
Investigating identity theft
Detecting and preventing identity theft
Reporting Identity theft once it has occurred
Provider
AICPA
Course Level
Intermediate
Professional Area of Focus
Business & Industry
CPE Field of Study
Auditing
8.0
Who Should Attend
Accounting and Auditing Professionals
Instructor(s)
Robert Minniti
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of fraud and related investigations
