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Recorded Documents & Online Public Records for Investigators 1 Credit

Recorded Documents & Online Public Records for Investigators 1 Credit

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    January, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Specialized Knowledge

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Learning Objective

  • Discover the types of recorded documents and their uses.
  • Explore how to uncover critical insights from these records.
  • Identify challenges in accessing scattered public records.
  • Locate the best sources for recorded document searches.
  • Apply methods to analyze documents effectively for investigations.

Course Overview

Recorded documents represent a significant repository of valuable information; however, accessing them can often prove challenging. Whether conducting fraud investigations, uncovering hidden assets, or validating financial stability, it is essential to know how to locate and interpret these records efficiently. Documents such as deeds, mortgages, and tax liens contain critical information regarding property owners, lenders, and financial transactions. Nevertheless, navigating the various sources and understanding the associated access regulations can be a daunting task.

This course provides an opportunity to learn from Marcy Phelps, a Certified Fraud Examiner and accomplished investigator. She will demystify the complexities associated with recorded documents and highlight their significant value for research purposes. Participants will gain insights into overcoming challenges related to accessing these documents and will explore best practices for effectively locating and analyzing vital data. She will also share practical strategies and tools to facilitate the efficient and timely retrieval of essential information.

Major Topics Covered: 

  • Types of Recorded Documents
  • Value for Investigative Research
  • Common Access Challenges Explained
  • Finding Key Sources Efficiently
  • Best Practices for Analysis

Join us to unlock the secrets hidden within recorded documents, streamline your research process, and become more effective in your investigations.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accessing Information Online for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Marcy Phelps

Marcy Phelps

President, Marcy Phelps & Associates Inc.

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As the founder and president of Marcy Phelps & Associates Inc., Marcy helps clients identify and prevent fraud through background investigations, asset discovery, and litigation support. She started her company in 2000 after earning a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Denver. 

Initially, Marcy worked with business professionals, leveraging her library and information skills for gathering intelligence about industries, buyers, and competitors. She eventually became a licensed private investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner and now specializes in researching people and companies for her corporate clients. Marcy frequently speaks and writes on topics related to investigations and online research and is the author of Research on Main Street: Using the Web to Find Local Business and Market Information, published by CyberAge Books. 

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