Financial Scandals & Compliance Watch – Jan’25 0.5 Credit
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The world of business and finance is facing intense scrutiny as major fraud cases and accounting scandals make headlines.
From Binance’s tax fraud investigation in France to the shocking $600M financial fraud at SoftBank-backed EFishery, these incidents reveal the risks tied to compliance failures, misreporting, and governance issues. Meanwhile, South Carolina’s $1.8B accounting error exposes weaknesses in public financial oversight, raising concerns about how such large discrepancies could go undetected for years. These cases highlight the vulnerabilities within corporate governance, digital asset regulations, and financial accountability. This course will break down the key issues surrounding these scandals, offering insights into compliance, risk management, and financial due diligence. By understanding the root causes of these financial missteps, participants will gain actionable knowledge to strengthen their own economic practices and decision-making strategies.
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Join this course to stay ahead of evolving financial risks, regulatory challenges, and corporate fraud trends impacting businesses and investors. Gain expert insights into governance, compliance, and fraud prevention strategies to protect your organization and make informed financial decisions.
| License details | Credits | Status |
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| Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 0.5 CPE | Approved |
| Specialized Knowledge for CPA in Canada | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Enterprise risk management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Fraud for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Detect and mitigate fraud for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) | 0.5 CE | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Fraud for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Risk management concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 0.5 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 0.5 CPE | Approved |
| Specialized Knowledge for CPA in Canada | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Enterprise risk management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Fraud for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Detect and mitigate fraud for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) | 0.5 CE | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Fraud for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 0.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Risk management concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 0.5 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 0.5 CPD | Eligible |
Credits
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Course Level
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Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
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