Webcast: Combating Internal Fraud

104  |  Webcast  |  Basic  |  Scheduled

Description

Fraud in the workplace is not new, however, statistics show that the number of instances of internally actuated fraud schemes is increasing. Additionally, because of all the changes that have come about due to recent upheaval, fraud risk is at an all-time high. This session starts by reviewing the many reasons that fraud occurs; it then looks at ways to detect internal fraud and finally explores control measures that can help to reduce fraud risk. Those that take the class will learn just how invasive and damaging internal fraud can be. They will also learn ways to detect and thwart fraudulent activity.

Credits

Number of Credits Type of Credits
2.00 Accounting

Designed For

Professionals that wish to understand internal fraud and that wish to mitigate the risk associated with it

Highlights

This session is taught via the use of case studies adapted from real world examples. These studies are designed to show participants some of the negative effects of the rampant fraud taking place in the business world today. The topics discussed in this session include:

  • Understanding why internal fraud occurs.
  • Policies, procedures and control measures designed to fight fraud.

Objectives

Once participants have completed this session, they should be able to:

  • Recall reasons that employees and others that are internal to an organization choose to undertake fraudulent acts;
  • Recognize the types of control measures that work best as entities strive to mitigate fraud risk, and
  • Identify specific internal control measures that can help to reduce fraud activities.

Prices

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$79.00
Non-Member (Early Bird)
$109.00
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$79.00
Non-Member
$109.00
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Instructors

Karl W. Egnatoff, CPA, CITP

Karl Egnatoff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He has worked as an information technology services provider, a trainer and a programmer related to financial and business technology projects since 1995. Prior to this, Karl worked in public accounting as well as in private sector accounting for a period of approximately six years. He has been teaching group live and web-based continuing education since 2006. In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP).

Karl is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also achieved a number of technology certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Software Engineer (CSE) and Certified Integration Developer (CID). During the course of his career, Mr. Egnatoff has owned and operated a number of successful businesses.

Karl graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. During his time in college he participated in division I Cross County competing on the varsity squad. He was also on Marshall's Track team. Karl and his wife Lana live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and have been married since 1990. They have two grown sons, Jordan and Steven.

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