Social Engineering - The Foundation of Today's Fraud Schemes June 19, 2008 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE Credit: 2 hours
Prerequisite: None
Program Level: Intermediate
This presentation will detail the elements and indicators of social engineering, provide examples of current social engineering schemes, review the risks entailed by these schemes and provide best practices for risk mitigation. . Understanding and Disrupting Terrorist Financing May 29, 2008 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE Credit: 2 hours
Prerequisite: None
Program Level: Intermediate
This session will discuss four factors necessary to understand the multi-dimensional elements involved in the funding process. It will also provide a comprehensive overview of twelve systemic weaknesses exploited by terrorists, encompassing a variety of criminal activity. In addition, the session will provide an overview of the new generation of terrorist, trends, methodologies and the terrorist attack cycle. The presentation will also include discussion of preventive and detective mechanisms, as well as case studies. Fashioning a Fraud: Case Study April 24, 2008 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE Credit: 2 hours
Prerequisite: None
Program Level: Intermediate
This session presents a case study modeled after ‘Her Passion for Fashion’ as included in the ACFE/Wiley publication Fraud Casebook: Lessons from the Bad Side in Business. You will be taken through a case study designed to teach how multiple methods of discretionary expense fraud were detected and investigated. The case study uncovers some traditional and some unusually creative fraudulent schemes. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): What Fraud Examiners Should Know March 27, 2008 Eastern The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) has become an enforcement priority regulators and a major compliance issue for United States companies with overseas operations. The Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) are stepping up efforts to investigate and prosecute business corruption significantly raising the reputational and financial risks to companies. Globalization requires U.S. companies and the Certified Fraud Examiners who support them, to become more familiar with the FCPA and the consequences of violations which include penalties and prison time. Fostering an Ethical Organizational Culture Through Communication February 21, 2008 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE Credit: 2 hours
Prerequisite: None
Program Level: Basic
Join us for a Group-Internet-Based Webinar and learn how to utilize effective communications to foster an ethical culture for your organization. Having an ethical culture is a work in progress that requires strong, consistent communications. But when people are bombarded with thousands of message every day, communicating about ethics can seem like a challenge. Your ethics message needs to be heard loud and clear by all employees at all levels of your organization. Legal Elements of a Fraud Examination January 24, 2008 Eastern Course Level: Basic
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Duration: 100 minutes
CPE Credits: 2 hours
Many anti-fraud professionals experience easily avoidable pitfalls because they are unfamiliar with elementary legal concepts of a fraud examination. This Group-Internet-Based Webinar will introduce you to the basic concepts of fraud in its legal capacity. What evidence is considered relevant and admissible and how much is needed to prove your case, are a few of the topics to be discussed. Other issues to be covered include search of an employee’s work space and perceived questioning limitations of employees. Healthcare Fraud in America December 20, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE Credit: 2 hours
In today’s society, the healthcare industry is in a state of transition. Faced with many unique regulations, systems, procedures and records, the potential for fraudulent activity in this area is at a heightened state. During this webinar, you will have an overview of the state of healthcare fraud, the schemes and steps taken to curb those bent on defrauding Medicare, Medicaid and other healthcare insurance programs. There will also be discussion of the different agencies involved with the detection and investigations of these particular frauds. Get the information you need to keep up with the latest fraud schemes and related laws affecting this highly complex profession. Fraud in the Digital Age November 15, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE: 2 hours
Technology has become part of out daily lives, from the way we communicate to the way we work. Whether it is using the Internet to facilitate money laundering or employees revealing corporate secrets online, technology has also had a major impact on illegal activities and the misuse of corporate assets. This webinar will take a closer look to see how technology is being used to improve classic fraud schemes and how it has created many new opportunities for fraudsters. It will also examine how emerging technologies have created new pitfalls which organizations now face on an everyday basis. Organized Retail Crime October 25, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE: 2 hours
This webinar will provide a broad overview and insight into the growing trend of Organized Retail Crime (ORC). This will prepare you to identify when your business has become a target of ORC and provide information on groups you can join to more effectively address them. Anti-Fraud Programs Under AS 5 September 20, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE: 2 hours
Evaluating anti-fraud programs has been challenging due to the lack of authoritative guidance. PCAOB AS 5 changes the rules, but leaves much room for interpretation. New publications from various sources can raise your evaluation to a higher level of quality and insight. New tools are starting a transformation of AFPC evaluations that will radically change the nature and extent of practice in this critical anti-fraud area. Learn how to apply these fraud-fighting tools and techniques to your current practice. Financial Statement Fraud in NonProfit Organizations August 23, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 minutes
CPE: 2 hours
Financial statement fraud in nonprofit organizations is perpetrated using methods that are very different than those used by commercial businesses, and is committed for very different reasons as well. Financial reporting fraud may be committed by either sham charities or by actual working organizations. And the methods used to commit these frauds may surprise you. Case Studies in Employee Fraud June 27, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 Hours
Meet Janet, Bill and Kelly, they all have something in common. Janet has worked for over fifteen years as a senior finance official for a small municipality. Bill has worked for the past five years as purchasing manager for a closely held manufacturing company with about 1,000 employees. Kelly worked for ten years in the accounting office of a construction company. What do these three have in common? They all got greedy and then they got caught; between them responsible for losses into six figures. Learn from the instructor how these perpetrators developed and executed their fraud, how they were individually able to conceal their crime, how it finally unraveled and the ultimate outcome of each. Fraud and Abuse in Construction and Major Capital Projects May 31, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 Hours
Are you getting full value for the dollars being spent on services such as construction, major capital expenditures and other outsourced services? Are you familiar with the risks inherent in the various contract types and project delivery methods? Do you pre-qualify outsourcing service providers? Do you have a plan in place to deal risks associated with these expenditures? Unclaimed Property 101 - The Basics April 19, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 Hours
Do you know what safe deposit box contents, money orders, travelers' checks, unredeemed gifts cards, un-cashed checks, and utility deposits have in common? After they have been left outstanding for a certain period of time, they can all be considered unclaimed property and as such pose a significant risk to an organization if not properly accounted for or reported. Beyond that, unclaimed property also provides an opportunity for major fraud schemes which can be perpetrated by the organization, its employees or even state employees. Combating Mortgage Fraud March 15, 2007 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 Hours
In May 2005 the FBI's Financial Crimes Report to the Public said "The increased reliance by both financial institutions and non-financial institution lenders on third-party brokers has created opportunities for organized (mortgage) fraud groups..." they went on to say that combating mortgage fraud is a priority. They admit that the "true level of mortgage fraud is largely unknown...(though) persuasive and growing." The report states "A recent analysis of mortgage industry fraud surveys identified 26 different states as having significant mortgage fraud problems." Stock Option Abuses: Allegation, Investigation, Documentation & Recovery December 11, 2006 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 hours
The ongoing wave of recent corporate scandals involving stock-option backdating and other abuses has led to numerous high-ranking executives being ousted and sparked a wave of investigations. Webinar participants will hear from leading professionals about implications of stock-option abuses, including the investigative challenges, keys to success, and tips for implementing a successful outcome. Focusing on the investigative compliance and recovery aspects, the panel will also provide insights for participants facing these issues, including scope, special situations, and law enforcement referrals.
Using Digital Forensic Technology in Your Investigations August 24, 2006 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 hours
Today, almost every investigation involves potential digital evidence. This session will describe the initial questions you should ask about the investigation, including what types of evidence may be available, what types of fraud may have occurred and whether insiders and/or outsiders could be involved. It will focus on the different forms of electronic evidence that may be present and how it can be used to support your case. Designing Successful Know Your Customer Programs June 29, 2006 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 hours
Many companies are required to adopt “Know Your Customer” programs as part of their overall anti-money laundering plan.
Practice Management: Malpractice Issues May 11, 2006 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes CPE: 2 hours
Thinking about opening your own fraud examination firm, adding the practice onto an established services firm, or just assessing the state of your firm? There are many elements to consider in building your successful business, and of course, assessing the risk of malpractice should be a priority.
Financial Analysis for Non-Experts March 30, 2006 Eastern Duration: 100 Minutes
CPE: 2 hours
When accountants are explaining financial transactions or statements, does it sound like a foreign language? You have found yourself knee-deep in a career of fraud examination with no accounting background. Let us fill in the void and stamp out the fear of the unknown.
