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Examining Automation and Machine Learning 2.5 Credits

Nov 26, 2024, 03:00 PM ET

Examining Automation and Machine Learning 2.5 Credits

Fraud Trends for the Future

  • Lynn Fountain

    CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA

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    4.5

  • Reviewed on

    February, 2024

  • Subject Area

    Information Technology

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Nov 26, 2024, 03:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To evaluate Fraud trends for 2023 and beyond.
  • To examine how Machine Learning works, analyze automation trends, and Machine Learning tools.
  • To discuss the term Blackbox vs. Whitebox and explain the challenges and benefits of both.
  • To examine specific cases of Machine Learning.
  • To identify steps for a sustainable automated fraud detection process for your business.
  • To evaluate what to look for in fraud software and examine some leading software packages.

Course Overview

Are you concerned about fraud risks and want to learn more about the latest fraud trends? Look no further than our Five-Course Series on Fraud Trends for the Future. The series focuses on the evolving tactics used by fraudsters and how to mitigate the risks associated with them. The initial segment of this series will focus on fraud trends that have been identified for 2023 and beyond. Broadly, these trends include Automated Processes Integration, Account Compromise Incidents, Utilization of Fresh Digital Payment Channels, Managing Fraud versus Consumer Experience, and Emergence of Fabricated Identity Instances. 

This first course by Lynn Fountain delves into automation and machine learning, providing you with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify sustainable automated fraud detection processes for your business. Each course in the series builds upon the previous one, giving you a complete picture of fraud trends and mitigation strategies.

Major Topics Covered:

  • Explore Fraud Trends Beyond 2023
  • Understanding Machine Learning Mechanisms
  • Delve into Automation Trends and ML Tools
  • Differentiating Blackbox and Whitebox Concepts
  • Assessing Challenges and Benefits, Examining ML Cases

Enroll now in this CPE Information Technology webinar to gain valuable insights and knowledge to protect your business from fraud risks in the years to come.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2.5 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 2.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information systems for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Information Asset Security and Control for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2.5 CPD Eligible
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2.5 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information systems for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 2 CPD Eligible
Information Systems Implementation for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Advance Your Career with Lynn Fountain's CE/CPE/CPD Webinars

Lynn Fountain , CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA

Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

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Lynn Fountain has over 39 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance.  Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies.   In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees.  The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.

Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own consulting and training practice.  She has successfully executed on several consulting assignments spanning areas of accounting, risk, ERM and internal audit.  She is a highly sought-after trainer and international speaker and has produced hundreds of courses delivered through seminars, conferences and on-demand training.  She is the author of three separate technical books.  

  • Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations”.
  • Leading the Internal Audit Function
  • Ethics and the Internal Auditor’s Dilemma

Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials. 


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John Ouellette, CPA (US)

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I thought the presenter and content was very good. They did a good job of defining the terms and explaining how it all fit together.

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Krystal Graziano, CIA

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Course provides excellent insight into machine learning and its benefits with regards to fraud monitoring.

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