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Fraud Investigations for Retail Stores 2 Credits

Oct 14, 2024, 03:00 PM ET

Fraud Investigations for Retail Stores 2 Credits

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Oct 14, 2024, 03:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To review the basic procedures for conducting a fraud investigation.
  • To identify issues specific to fraud investigations for retail stores.
  • To analyze how to conduct fraud investigations that are legally compliant and accurate.

Course Overview

Are you an accounting or auditing professional who works with clients operating retail stores? Do you want to ensure that your fraud investigation procedures are legally compliant and accurate? Then our CPE course on Fraud Investigation for Retail Stores is perfect for you!

This online course is designed to cover the important topics that are essential for fraud investigation professionals who conduct investigations for retail store operations. We will review the steps and discuss potential pitfalls involved in conducting fraud investigations of retail sales organizations, including issues with employee fraud, vendor fraud, and customer fraud.

Our course instructor Dr. Robert Minniti will provide real-world examples to help participants understand the material covered in the course. Moreover, we will discuss the legal issues involved in conducting fraud investigations, including the procedures for gathering evidence that is admissible in court.

Major Topics Covered:

  • Fraud definition
  • Fraud Triangle
  • Retail Fraud in the NEWS
  • Examples of Retail Fraud
  • Starting the engagement
  • Do you need a PI license?
  • Important concepts in a Fraud Investigation
  • Post-fraud Reactions

Don't let incorrect evidence gathering hold back your criminal and civil cases Join this CPE Fraud webinar and learn how to conduct fraud investigations that are legally compliant and accurate.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response 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
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE 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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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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Reviews and Ratings

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Ronald Kormis, CPA (US)
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Excellent! Dr. Minniti is an expert on fraud investigations. I've taken several of his courses in the past, in addition to this course. He keeps you interested, cites real examples, and provides current fraud statistics within the specific topic area.

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Beth Josey, CPA (US)
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This instructor is very strong and good. I like to take his CPE courses when available. The download on the website matched the presentation, but the download on the email was not correct.

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