MYCPE ONE

Leveraging Microsoft Excel to Detect Fraudulent Activities 1 Credit 1 Credit

Leveraging Microsoft Excel to Detect Fraudulent Activities 1 Credit 1 Credit

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  • Published on

    December, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss key Excel functions for fraud detection purposes.
  • Identify anomalies in datasets using Excel’s built-in tools.
  • Analyze financial trends with horizontal analysis techniques.
  • Explain correlation results to support investigative findings.
  • Explore pivot tables for dynamic fraud data visualization.

Course Overview

Fraud can be subtle, and the smallest clue a mismatched address, a weekend transaction, or a suspicious vendor can open the door to uncovering significant financial misconduct. In this CPE course, you’ll discover how Microsoft Excel, a tool you already know, can be transformed into a powerful fraud detection system. You’ll explore how everyday functions and features can become investigative instruments to detect patterns, identify anomalies, and build strong evidence trails.

You’ll learn practical techniques for cleaning and normalizing data, filtering large datasets, and using formulas, functions, and pivot tables to highlight red flags. Real-world scenarios will show how seemingly ordinary data such as purchase orders, payroll records, or inventory logs can reveal hidden fraud schemes. From horizontal analysis to correlation studies, you’ll see how statistical tools can strengthen your case and make your findings presentation-ready for stakeholders.

Major Topics:

  • Data Cleaning Techniques
  • Fraud Pattern Recognition
  • Excel Filter Strategies
  • Statistical Analysis Tools
  • Pivot Tables Applications

By the end of this CPE course, you’ll have a step-by-step workflow for investigating suspicious activity, from gathering data to presenting your results visually. Whether you’re an auditor, analyst, or business owner, you’ll gain the skills to approach fraud detection with confidence and precision using a tool you already have on your desktop. Join us to turn Excel into your frontline defense against fraud.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Auditing for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Fraud risks for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Financially-related fraud for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Fraud and Deterrence for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Auditing for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1 CPE Eligible
Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Jay Carlson

Jay Carlson

Technical Writer, FatDawgs.com

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With over 25 years in the IT industry and 20 years as a technical writer, this expert has led technical teams at top software firms, especially in financial software support. A co-author of OfficeFest 2007, they developed training modules covering Microsoft® Excel® for Financial Analysis, Pivot Tables, Charts, and VBA in Excel 2007, showcasing deep expertise in practical Excel applications.


Their skill set includes SQL development and iPhone® app programming, supported by certifications in Google Data Analytics, Six Sigma, MCSE, MCDBA, ITIL, and SCRUM. Academically, they hold degrees in journalism, administration of justice, and public administration with a finance emphasis.

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Jessica Mutch, CPA (US)

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I liked what the instructor had to say. More time would be needed. I expect that would make a good two hour program.

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James Lum, CPA (US)

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Nice primer on using Excel for analysis related to fraud. Curious why he didn't use Xlookup.

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