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Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing 2025 Update on Cyber Frauds 2 Credits

Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing 2025 Update on Cyber Frauds 2 Credits

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Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Discuss phishing, vishing, & smishing frauds.
  • Explain red flags for phishing, vishing, & smishing frauds.
  • Identify how fraudsters commit cyber frauds.
  • Develop internal controls to prevent phishing, vishing, & smishing frauds.

Course Overview

As well developed as the internal controls over our IT systems, the human element often allows criminals to commit online fraud against our businesses. Phishing, vishing, and smishing are three of the most common cyber frauds targeting businesses today. 

This CPE course is designed to show how criminals use employees to commit data breaches or install malware on an organization’s computers. Real-world examples will be presented to the audience. We will also discuss awareness training and internal controls to help prevent these types of fraud. We will explore the different forms of cyber fraud—phishing, vishing, and smishing—and provide participants with the tools and strategies to prevent them. It is ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their organization's cybersecurity posture. Learn how to detect the signs of fraud and take proactive measures to protect your business. 

Major Topics to be discussed:

  • Forensic Accounting 
  • Cyber Fraud 
  • Phishing 
  • Vishing 
  • Smishing

Join this course to safeguard your organization against common and emerging cyber threats. Equip yourself with practical knowledge that can be implemented immediately to prevent costly data breaches and fraud.

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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 Technology 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 Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Cybersecurity for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Business Fraud and Deterrence for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE 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
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD 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 Technology 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 Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Cybersecurity for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Business Fraud and Deterrence for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE 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
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Dr. Robert Minniti - Expert Speaker on Accounting and Fraud

Dr. Robert Minniti , CPA (US)

President, Minniti CPA LLC

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Dr. Minniti is the President and Owner of Minniti CPA, LLC. Dr. Minniti is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona. Dr. Minniti received his doctoral degree in business administration from Walden University, received his MBA degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Minniti taught graduate and undergraduate courses in forensic accounting at DeVry University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Phoenix.


He designed graduate and undergraduate courses for Grand Canyon University, Northwestern University, and Anthem College. He is a writer and public speaker. He has experience in forensic accounting, fraud examinations, financial audits, internal audits, compliance audits, real estate valuations, business valuations, internal control development, business continuation planning, risk management, financial forecasting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work. Dr. Minniti is an instructor teaching continuing professional education classes for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Compliance Online, CPE Link/CCH . AccountingEd, Global Compliance Panel, Clear Law Institute, CPE Solutions, Canopy CPE, The Institute of Management Accountants, the National Association of Valuators and Analysts, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and various state CPA Societies.

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