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Current Fraud Trends - Shifting Risks and Changing Fraud Schemes 8 Credits

Current Fraud Trends - Shifting Risks and Changing Fraud Schemes 8 Credits

  • Jennifer Louis

    | CPA (US)

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    June, 2026

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    Auditing

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Learning Objectives

  • Summarize recent fraud surveys and their implications for today’s operating environment.
  • Describe the evolution of common fraud schemes over time.
  • Identify best practices for preventing and detecting fraudulent financial reporting and misappropriation of assets.
  • Outline cybersecurity risk trends and strategies for mitigation.
  • Explain the basics of internal controls and their importance in an organization.
  • Analyze the COSO framework for internal controls and its role in monitoring control effectiveness to reduce fraud and other risks.

Course Overview

As our business environment shifts, so do trends with fraud schemes and perpetrators. From rising numbers of data breaches to increasingly sophisticated and organized threats, managing fraud risk requires relentless effort. In the ever-evolving digital age, fraud risk and control take a different turn than in years past. What are the major trends?

This course will give you the latest information on identifying and mitigating shifting fraud risks in any entity. Led by industry experts with extensive experience in forensic accounting and compliance, this webinar will provide valuable insights into identifying red flags, implementing robust internal controls, and fostering a culture of integrity within your organization.

Throughout the webinar, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various types of fraud schemes prevalent in today's business environment, including financial statement manipulation, payroll fraud, and cybercrime. Whether you're a financial professional, compliance officer, or business owner, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to safeguard your organization against fraud-related risks effectively.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Summary of the impact of fraud on entities worldwide.
  • Common fraud schemes and typical median losses that result.
  • How does smaller entity fraud risk differ from those of larger entities?
  • The statistical profile of the most common fraud perpetrator.
  • The most effective methods for preventing and detecting fraud.
  • Cybersecurity risk management trends and best practices.

Join this CPE Course and don't miss this opportunity to enhance your fraud risk management practices and stay ahead of evolving threats in the digital age.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 8 CPE Approved
Fraud risks for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 8 CPE Eligible
Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 8 CPE Eligible
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 8 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 8 CPD Eligible
Government Auditing Environment for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 8 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 8 CPE Approved
Fraud risks for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 8 CPE Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Yellow Book Professionals 8 CPE Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 8 CPE Eligible
Business Fraud and Deterrence for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 8 CPE Eligible
Fraud risks for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 8 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 8 CPE Approved
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 8 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 8 CPE Approved

Additional Information

Credits

8

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

Stay Ahead of the Game with Jennifer Louis CPD/CPE Webinars

Jennifer Louis | CPA (US)

President, Emergent Solutions Group LLC

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Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 25 years of experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and “soft skills” topics needed for professional and organization success. In 2003, she founded Emergent Solutions Group, LLC, where she focuses her energy on designing and delivering high-quality, practical, and engaging accounting and auditing training. She was most recently Director of Audit Product Development at Surgent Professional Education, and prior to that served as Executive Vice President/Director of Training Services at AuditWatch, Inc., a highly-respected training and audit process consulting firm. Before joining AuditWatch, Jennifer was the Financial/Operational Audit Manager at AARP. At the start of her professional career, Jennifer was an Audit Manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she frequently served as a local and national instructor. Jennifer graduated summa cum laude from Marymount University with a BBA-Accounting. Besides loving life on the lake with her husband in Charlotte, NC, she enjoys hiking with her little dog Frodo Beggins, and savoring any precious moments spent with her two young adult boys.

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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations for compliance and reporting purposes.

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