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Fraudsters Unmasked: Spotting Fraud Red Flags 2 Credits

Fraudsters Unmasked: Spotting Fraud Red Flags 2 Credits

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify the primary categories of occupational fraud and their characteristics.
  • Recognize behavioral and organizational red flags associated with fraudulent activity.
  • Analyze internal control weaknesses that may increase fraud risk.
  • Evaluate fraud prevention and detection controls used to mitigate organizational exposure.
  • Assess fraud indicators and warning signs using practical case examples.

Course Overview

Fraud can have a significant financial, operational, and reputational impact on organizations. Early identification of fraud warning signs is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk, strengthen internal controls, and improve organizational accountability.

This course explores the most common behavioral and organizational fraud red flags associated with occupational fraud schemes. Participants will examine fraud risk indicators such as living beyond one's means, financial difficulties, unusually close vendor relationships, control issues, resistance to oversight, high-pressure environments, and weak governance structures. The course also reviews the three primary categories of occupational fraud—asset misappropriation, corruption, and financial statement fraud—while highlighting practical controls that can help prevent and detect fraudulent activity.

Major Topics:

  • Occupational Fraud Overview
  • Asset Misappropriation
  • Corruption Risks
  • Financial Statement Fraud
  • Behavioral Fraud Red Flags
  • Vendor and Customer Relationship Risks
  • Internal Control Weaknesses
  • Fraud Prevention Controls
  • Fraud Detection Techniques
  • Governance and Oversight Red Flags

Attendees will gain valuable insight into recognizing warning signs, evaluating fraud risks, and supporting stronger fraud prevention and detection efforts within their organizations.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Fraud risks for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud risk management for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Fraud risks for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Business Fraud and Deterrence for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud risks for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has nearly 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recently recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. In addition to training and consulting, Elizabeth is an adjunct Professor of Accounting at Front Range Community College. 

Elizabeth’s most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.  

Elizabeth prides herself on bringing agile audit techniques to organizations. Elizabeth is a dynamic, engaging, and enthusiastic public speaker who presents virtually and in-person to IIA chapters, Association of Certified Fraud Examiner chapters, governmental groups, and more.  

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