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Overview of Topics
- Cybersecurity Risks2 mins
- COVID-19 Frauds15 mins
- Investment Scams38 mins
- COVID-19 BUSINESS RISK FRAUDES46 mins
- RANSIOMWARE ATTACKS EMAIL63 mins
- Cybersecurity Internal Controls77 mins
Course Description
Businesses today are constantly facing new risks, and it can be challenging to keep up with the changes in technology and best practices for protecting your business. With the onset of the COVID-19 virus and the shutdown of the worldwide economy what new risks exist for businesses. The criminals came up with new scams within days of the virus outbreak.
One of the most effective ways to ensure your organization is taking the correct steps to mitigate risks is to develop a set of internal controls that ensure your processes, policies, and procedures are designed to protect your valuable corporate assets and keep your company secure and intact. Internal controls help your employees carry out their jobs in a way that protects your organization, your clients, and your bottom line.
Highlights of the webinar :
- Learn how criminals are trying to take advantage of the virus to line their pockets with ill-gotten gains.
- What cyber-security measures should companies be using to protect their IT infrastructure and data
- Best security practices when employees are working from home and can’t come into the office.
- Best security practices for people who are IT experts on cyber-security risks and internal controls.
We will cover the material in a plain language, nontechnical manner. We will cover what you need to know, but not how to write the computer programs or code. This course would be appropriate for CPAs, CFEs, CMA, CIAs, CFFs, MAFF, CGMAs, CFOs, CEOs, business owners, business managers, internal auditors, external auditors, corporate accountants, government accountants and risk management personnel.
Webinar Qualifies for
- 2 CPE credit of Taxes for all CPAs
- 2 CPE credit of Canadian CPAs
- 2 General Educational credit for Tax Professionals/Bookkeepers/Accountants
Learning objectives
- To recognize new cyber fraud threats related to COVID-19 pandemic
- To recall internal controls to protect a company when employees work from home
- To identify best practice for people who are IT experts on cyber-security risks and internal controls.
- To recognize cyber-security measures companies should be using to protect their IT infrastructure and data
About Presenter
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.
MINNITI CPA LLC is seeking professional, hard-working, licensed CPAs with at least four years of experience.
The Firm demands independence, integrity, objectivity, competence and due care from all of its personnel in the conduct of its engagements. Our Firm is structured to provide leadership in achieving high quality professional performance while maintaining the concept of individual responsibility. Policies and procedures have been established providing assurance that professional engagements are properly planned and executed. Decisions are based on the substance of issues, not on form.
Our policies and procedures designate Partners of the Firm for consultation on significant ethical, technical and industry questions. The policies and procedures are designed to assure that clients receive the best professional services we can provide. We continually keep in mind the public interest. We expect our Partners and Associates to identify and resolve all important engagement issues.
The job requires high level tax preparation skills, superior tax research and problem solving abilities, broad software knowledge, and excellent written and oral communication skills. We have a team approach to provide high quality client service for tax compliance, planning, financial statements, and general business consulting.
Review Questions
- Question 1 : 00:15
- Question 2 : 00:30
- Question 3 : 00:45
- Question 4 : 01:00
- Question 5 : 01:15
- Question 6 : 01:30
- Which one of the following is cyber security risk?
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- In this webinar the speaker has taken which one of the following perspective for evaluating cyber security risk?
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- Which one of the following is a cyber-security risk factor in IT Systems?
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- Denial of service attacks occurs when the criminals use _____________________ to bring down a website by overloading server.
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- Which one of the following is cyber security framework?
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- Which one of the following is basic internal control to prevent cyber security fraud?
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- Which one of the following can be a cyber-security risk factors through Employees?
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- Which one of the following is a COVID -19 fraud?
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- In which fraud “Fraudsters call victims pretending to be relatives asking for money to help them get back home because they are stranded because of COVID -19 quarantine”?
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- _____________ is placed on computers or cell phones to hijack the computers, steal data, or encrypt the data for ransom.
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- Which one of the following is required to manage cyber security risk?
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- VPN stands for:
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- Which one of the following is key internal controls for remote employees?
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- NIPS stands for:
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- __________________ is the phone's version of email phishing and uses automated voice messages to steal confidential information.
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- HITRUST is a:
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FAQ
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- As per NASBA guidelines, you have one year from date of registration to complete each program.
- Complete your final exam at any time and get CPE Credit instantly. You can retake the exam multiple times without any additional charges.
- Course have minimum passing score of 70% and test takers will not be provided feedback on failed exams.
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Reviews
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PGPaula Gorden , CFE, CPAOct 14th 2020excellent information and engaging speaker, even in an online webinar. Will listen to him again.
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On-Demand Webinars
FUNDAMENTALS OF INCOME TAXATION OF TRUSTS & FORM 1041 PLANNING: WHAT EVERY ADVISORS NEEDS TO KNOW
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 View Details/RegisterACCOUNTANT PREPARED A RETURN AND IT IS UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BY THE IRS, NOW WHAT?
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 View Details/RegisterGENERALLY ACCEPTED GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS: THE NEW YELLOW BOOK (LATEST FOR NON-PROFIT)
Thursday, October 15, 2020 View Details/RegisterCUTTING THE GORDIAN KNOT: ECHECK FRAUD, MOBILE BANKING FRAUD, CHECK 21 & HOLDER IN DUE COURSE
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 View Details/RegisterFORENSIC ACCOUNTING : VALUE ADDED SKILL FOR EVERY ACCOUNTANT
Thursday, October 08, 2020 View Details/RegisterTAX FIRM MARKETING: 5 ESSENTIAL DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES
Thursday, October 08, 2020 View Details/RegisterCOMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IDENTITY THEFT WITH CASE STUDIES
Thursday, October 08, 2020 View Details/Register
- Cost $20
- CPE Credits 2
- CE Credits 2
- IRS Course ID GEHNZ-T-00270-20-S
- CPD Credits 2
- Subject Area Taxes
- Course Level Basic
- Instructional Method QAS Self Study
- Prerequisites None
- Advanced Preparation None
- Published Date October 07 ,2020
- Who should attend? Tax Attorney Tax Practitioners Bookkeeper CPA - Small Firm CPA - Mid Size Firm Tax Pros Cybersecurity Pros CPA (Industry) Tax Firm Young CPA Entrepreneurial CPA Tax Accountant (Industry) Tax Director (Industry) Tax Managers IT Managers Tax Preparer Staff of Accounting Firm
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On-Demand Webinars
FUNDAMENTALS OF INCOME TAXATION OF TRUSTS & FORM 1041 PLANNING: WHAT EVERY ADVISORS NEEDS TO KNOW
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 View Details/RegisterACCOUNTANT PREPARED A RETURN AND IT IS UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BY THE IRS, NOW WHAT?
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 View Details/RegisterGENERALLY ACCEPTED GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS: THE NEW YELLOW BOOK (LATEST FOR NON-PROFIT)
Thursday, October 15, 2020 View Details/RegisterCUTTING THE GORDIAN KNOT: ECHECK FRAUD, MOBILE BANKING FRAUD, CHECK 21 & HOLDER IN DUE COURSE
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 View Details/RegisterFORENSIC ACCOUNTING : VALUE ADDED SKILL FOR EVERY ACCOUNTANT
Thursday, October 08, 2020 View Details/RegisterTAX FIRM MARKETING: 5 ESSENTIAL DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES
Thursday, October 08, 2020 View Details/RegisterCOMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IDENTITY THEFT WITH CASE STUDIES
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