Fraud Trends – Applying Real-life Lessons to Small- and Mid-Size Entities

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the cause and impact of real-life fraud cases.
• Explain what to be alert for in an audit in order to identify fraud potential.
• Identify key fraud trends and their impact on organizations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of anti-fraud controls in reducing fraud losses.
• Recognize the value of fraud awareness training in preventing and detecting fraud.

Course Description

Dive into the latest fraud trends, learning from real-world examples and expert insights. This CPE Course will explore the most effective anti-fraud controls and how fraud awareness training can empower your organization. From whistleblower hotlines to cybersecurity measures, equip yourself with practical tools to combat fraud effectively.

Explore the evolving fraud landscape, from traditional financial scams to sophisticated cyber threats. Discover how effective anti-fraud controls such as surprise audits, proactive data monitoring, and fraud awareness training can bolster your organization's resilience against fraud. Gain insights into cybercrime trends, including ransomware attacks and data exposures, and learn proactive strategies to safeguard sensitive information.

In this comprehensive course, we cover:

• Fraud trends and their impact
• Effective anti-fraud controls
• Value of fraud awareness training
• Whistleblower hotline best practices
• Cybercrime trends and prevention strategies
• Ransomware and data exposure risks
• Social engineering and phishing techniques

Join us to fortify your organization against fraud risks and protect its integrity and assets. Participants will learn practical tools and techniques to effectively identify, prevent, and mitigate fraud risks.

Overview

• International standards on auditing definition

  3 mins
• Victim organizations

  15 mins
• Top 5 number of reported cases by industry

  33 mins
• Statistical profile of most common fraudster

  48 mins
• Most common anti-fraud controls

  65 mins
• Comparison of certain controls at Small vs. Large companies

  78 mins
• Social engineering or phishing

  98 mins