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Payroll Fraud Prevention: Detecting Red Flags & Strengthening Payroll Controls 2 Credits 1.5 Credits

Apr 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Payroll Fraud Prevention: Detecting Red Flags & Strengthening Payroll Controls 2 Credits 1.5 Credits

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    March, 2026

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Apr 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify common payroll fraud schemes used to manipulate payroll systems.
  • Recognize key red flags that may indicate fraudulent payroll activity.
  • Analyze payroll fraud scenarios to detect potential manipulation.
  • Implement preventive payroll controls that reduce fraud risk.
  • Apply detective monitoring techniques to identify suspicious payroll transactions.
  • Leverage RPA and AI technologies to enhance payroll fraud detection.

Course Overview

Payroll fraud is one of the most common and costly forms of occupational fraud worldwide. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), organizations lose approximately 5% of their revenue to fraud annually, and payroll schemes account for roughly 10–15% of occupational fraud cases globally.

This course equips finance and accounting professionals with practical skills to detect and prevent payroll fraud schemes such as ghost employees, falsified timesheets, commission manipulation, payroll diversion, and unauthorized pay adjustments. Real-world scenarios demonstrate how fraudsters exploit weaknesses in payroll systems and internal controls.

Major Topics:

  • Common payroll fraud schemes including ghost employees and falsified hours
  • Red flags indicating payroll manipulation
  • Preventive payroll controls and segregation of duties
  • Detective controls such as reconciliations and payroll analytics
  • Payroll fraud scenarios and case analysis
  • Using technology such as AI and RPA for payroll fraud detection

Participants will learn how to identify payroll fraud red flags, implement strong preventive and detective controls, and leverage technology such as analytics, RPA, and artificial intelligence to strengthen payroll monitoring and fraud prevention.

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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
Auditing for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Fraud risks for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
HR metrics for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Compliance / Research and Resource for Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (Approval No. 26CPE074) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR metrics for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 PDC Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Compliance / Research and Resource for Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) (Approval No. 26CPE074) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 739887) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE 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 Approved
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Auditing for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
HR metrics for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1.5 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
HR metrics for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1.5 PDC Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Approved
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
Accounting & Auditing for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 738899) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1.5 RCH Approved
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Business Fraud and Deterrence for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Approved
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Approved
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (PDC Registration ID– RP5359) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM Certification Program (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP). For more information about SHRM certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

HRCI APPROVED

MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC is approved by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) (Provider Number – 714694) to offer Recertification Credit Hours for the HRCI Certification Program, including aPHR, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, PHRca, PHRi, SPHRi, and aPHRi. For more information about HRCI certification or recertification, please visit www.hrci.org.

Payroll.org APPROVED

MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC has entered into an agreement with Payroll.org (Provider Number 372961) to provide Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs) for payroll professionals. As a registered sponsor, MY-CPE LLC maintains accurate attendance records, retains detailed program outlines, and ensures that the length of class hours meets Payroll.org’s requirements. All RCH programs offered are reviewed and approved by Payroll.org to ensure they remain current, accurate, and relevant to the ongoing educational needs of payroll professionals.

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About Instructor

Peter Ilas

Peter Ilas | FCCA

, E-LITE Consulting

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With nearly 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, and automation, Peter Ilas is the founder of E-LITE Consulting and RSAgile.com, the world’s first comprehensive e-invoicing mandate courses. His expertise spans Big4 audit, multinational corporations, and C-level roles, with a focus on AI-driven finance transformation, e-invoicing compliance, and internal controls.


Peter has held leadership roles at DELL, TOMRA, Allianz, SSE Group, and SaaS startups, delivering results across diverse industries. Known for bridging finance, IT, and strategy, he excels in automation, global compliance, and digital transformation, making complex topics accessible and actionable for all organizations.

On Demand FAQs

What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Our courses qualify for credits with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses accepted by NASBA and other professional organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

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. Our courses qualify for credits with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars accepted by NASBA and other Professional Organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are accepted for compliance and reporting purposes with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM (for PDCs), Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Tony Wan, CPA (US)

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Great use of examples to solidify key points. Good info on payroll across the board. I would prefer more info regarding RPA and AI tools (Do you write instructions to Copilot to review data or subscribe a different service?

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Shiraz Zakir, CFE

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Thank you for the detailed curriculum

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