Increasing the Perception of Detection: See Inside the Mind of a Perpetrator

Learning Objectives

• To define elements and significance of internal fraud in relation to the Fraud Triangle
• To explore how raising the Perception of Detection is effective at speaking to the thought process in the mind of a potential perpetrator
• To have an in-depth understanding of the general motivations of perpetrators 
• To identify the 5 Steps to raise the Perception of Detection in the workplace
• To explore examples within each step that can be modified and practiced in the participant’s specific workplace
• To explore several examples from case-studies

Course Description

To prevent fraud and strengthening the internal control system, organizations establish checks and balances. However, the fraudsters come up with new techniques to come to execute their schemes. The better question to ask at such a time is: How can we deter internal fraud more effectively?

Many internal controls currently attempt to stop the actions of potential fraudsters. But Steve Dawson, CPA, CFE, explores the importance of interrupting the very thought process of a perpetrator. Through this eye-opening webinar grab an opportunity to learn:

• How a potential fraudster develops the plan to commit fraud and
• Discover innovative ways to stop these plans early in the development stage.

This Auditing Online CPE webinar covers the following key topics:

• Identifying elements and significance of internal fraud in relation to Fraud Triangle
• Recognizing thought process in the mind of a potential perpetrator
• Understanding of general motivations of perpetrators
• 5 Steps to raise the Perception of Detection in the workplace
• Learn through practical examples and applications in various scenarios

The primary goal of this webinar is to introduce cost-effective processes that “Increase the Perception of Detection”, which is considered the number one internal control that can be implemented in any organization.

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Overview

• The Fraud Triangle

  12 mins
• Why Address Rationalization?

  22 mins
• Other Common Rationalizations

  36 mins
• Education: Occupational Fraud; Internal Fraud

  45 mins
• Targeted Control Activities: Conflict of Interest Form

  70 mins
• Modeling: Ethical Leadership Foundational Policies

  87 mins