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Whistleblowing: History, Regulations, and Concepts 1.5 Credits

Jul 08, 2024, 03:30 PM ET

Whistleblowing: History, Regulations, and Concepts 1.5 Credits

When The Whistle Blows - Part 1

  • Lynn Fountain

    CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA
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  • Subject Area

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Jul 08, 2024, 03:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To analyze how historical events and legislative changes have shaped the concept of whistleblowing and its significance in corporate and governmental settings.
  • To evaluate the personal and professional challenges faced by famous whistleblowers, recognizing the risks they took in exposing wrongdoing.
  • To examine specific sections within these acts, like SOX Section 806, 301, and 1107, to understand the provisions addressing whistleblowing and protection against retaliation.
  • To evaluate exclusions and exceptions outlined in the Dodd-Frank Act, emphasizing the importance of internal reporting and the protections afforded to eligible whistleblowers.

Course Overview

Step into the world of whistleblowing hotlines as we decode their simplicity and significance in modern corporate compliance.

In the intricate realm of compliance, whistleblowing hotlines stand as sentinels, offering a confidential gateway for professionals to voice their concerns. The tactics of hotlines are simple - provide professionals with a confidential manner to report complaints. Sarbanes-Oxley provided the impetus for organizations to take a closer look at their complaint-reporting process. Now, 12 years after the original Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, hotlines are considered one of the essential tools for organizations to appropriately manage compliance programs. 

The effectiveness of hotlines can be varied depending on how it is managed and administered. In addition, management's attention and response to hotline calls is an important aspect of maintaining an effective and positive control environment. The Audit Committee of public companies is responsible for ensuring a confidential and effective complaint reporting process and should fully understand processes as well as information that comes through the hotlines.

With the advent of new regulation that allows whistleblowers to go outside internal lines of defense to report miss-doings, this CPE Course will discuss why companies should be strategically aware of their programs and the effectiveness and perceptions of their programs. Audit Committees, senior management, and all professionals should understand the important implications that hotlines provide.

Major Topics covered in this CPE Auditing Course:

  • The impetus of whistleblower hotlines.
  • Definition and history of whistleblowing.
  • Famous whistleblowers.
  • Regulations supporting the process.
  • False Claims Act, and Whistleblower Protection Act
  • SOX

Join us for an insightful exploration into the intricate landscape of whistleblowing with Part 1 of our series, we will unravel the history, regulations, and key provisions that govern the act of whistleblowing, shedding light on its evolution and importance.

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Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
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Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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Lynn Fountain , CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA

Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

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Lynn Fountain has over 39 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance.  Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies.   In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees.  The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.

Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own consulting and training practice.  She has successfully executed on several consulting assignments spanning areas of accounting, risk, ERM and internal audit.  She is a highly sought-after trainer and international speaker and has produced hundreds of courses delivered through seminars, conferences and on-demand training.  She is the author of three separate technical books.  

  • Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations”.
  • Leading the Internal Audit Function
  • Ethics and the Internal Auditor’s Dilemma

Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials. 


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Great summary of the evolution of whistle blower protection with plenty of real world examples.

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