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Financial Scandals & Compliance Watch – Jan’25 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit

Financial Scandals & Compliance Watch – Jan’25 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit

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    February, 2025

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    February, 2025

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Learning Objectives

  • Examine Binance’s tax fraud probe and its impact on the crypto market.
  • Analyse EFishery’s alleged financial fraud and investor implications.
  • Investigate South Carolina’s $1.8B accounting scandal and oversight failures.
  • Assess key governance and compliance issues in corporate finance.
  • Develop strategies to enhance financial transparency and fraud prevention.

Course Overview

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.

Major Topics: 

  • Crypto Fraud & Regulations
  • Corporate Financial Misconduct
  • Public Sector Oversight
  • Investor Risk Assessment
  • Governance & Compliance Challenges

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.
This e-book has been compiled from various articles and insights contributed by multiple professionals.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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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
Risk management concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 0.5 CE Eligible
Fraud for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 0.5 CPE 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
Risk management concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 0.5 CE Eligible
Fraud for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 0.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 0.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 0.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

0.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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Co-Founder & CEO, MYCPE ONE

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