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From Fraud to Bitcoin: Three Must-Know Trends Impacting Finance in 2026 1 Credit 1 Credit

Apr 28, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

From Fraud to Bitcoin: Three Must-Know Trends Impacting Finance in 2026 1 Credit 1 Credit

Three Topics in Sixty Minutes Series

  • Thomas Coghlan

    | CMA, IMA

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  • Published on

    January, 2026

  • Subject Area

    Specialized Knowledge

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Learning Objectives

  • Recognize key fraud red flags highlighted in the Josh Verne case.
  • Describe how herd mentality influences personal and financial decision making.
  • Identify examples of cognitive bias that impact investment and business choices.
  • Explain Strategy’s corporate Bitcoin strategy and its financial implications.
  • Apply structured decision-making methods to reduce bias in professional judgment.

Course Overview

Every quarter, finance and accounting professionals face new challenges, from fraud risks to market behavior to evolving business strategies. Three in Sixty: Q4 2025 delivers a fast-paced, insight-rich exploration of three timely topics that matter today. This webcast combines real-world fraud lessons, behavioral science, and corporate strategy to equip professionals with the awareness and critical thinking needed in a rapidly shifting environment.

This course begins with the remarkable Josh Verne fraud case, a story of fabricated success, misrepresented wealth, high-profile investors, and a multi-year deception that highlights the essential need for disciplined due diligence. Next, attendees examine “herd mentality,” a cognitive bias that shapes both personal and financial decisions. Through examples from history, behavioral finance research, and everyday situations, the course illustrates how social influence silently impacts judgment, and how to counter it using structured, logical processes.

This ongoing series takes a generalist approach. Once a quarter we explore three different topics in sixty minutes “3 in 60,” that will provide exposure to new subjects or deepen your understanding of already familiar topics.

The Q4 2025 webcast will include the following three topics:

  • The Josh Verne Fraud Case – How fabricated success and false wealth misled investors and exposed major fraud red flags.
  • Herd Mentality & Cognitive Bias – Why professionals follow the crowd and how emotional reasoning leads to flawed financial decisions.
  • MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy – A breakdown of the company’s bold shift to a Bitcoin-driven corporate treasury model and its risks.

This course is applicable for accounting and finance professionals at every level in public, governmental, and private practice.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Financial Planning and Analysis for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Financial Planning and Analysis for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

Thomas Coghlan

Thomas Coghlan | CMA, IMA

Founder & CEO, CPE University, LLC

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He has worked at the intersection of entrepreneurship, business leadership, technology, and education for over 25 years, resulting in a wide range of skills and experiences...

Entrepreneur:

  • Founder and CEO of two successful businesses: Appitur® Co. (EdTech) and CPE University (training for accountants).
  • Advisor and investor for startups in food services, online retail, and technology.

Business Leadership:

  • Progressively responsible roles for multi-national firms in the manufacturing and software industries (Controller -> CFO and IT Director -> VP of Client Services).

Technology:

  • Business Fellow for the Analytics Center of Excellence at Villanova University School of Business.
  • Sold and delivered over $4 million of successful consulting projects.

Education:

  • Developed and delivered over 1,300 hours of live Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for financial professionals.
  • Created and taught undergrad and MBA courses in accounting and analytics for a top US university.


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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Rachel Rodman, CFE

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This was an interesting course in how investors can be influenced by fraud and bias and what they should keep in mind of when approaching a potential opportunity.

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Steven Hitchan, CPA (US)

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Succinct course touching on key topical items.

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