Real Frauds Found in Governments

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Location: Online
4Credits
Accounting and Auditing
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FICPA Members
$109.00 Regular Price
Nonmembers
$129.00 Regular Price
Product Code: AI23-CL4RFGO
Level: Intermediate
Vendor: AICPA CPE Division
Field of Study: Accounting, Accounting (Governmental), Business Management & Organization

Overview:

A comprehensive learning approach.

Frauds in governments are as unique as government entities themselves. In this self-study course, you will learn about real-world government fraud, including cyber fraud, and your responsibilities when dealing with government.

Analyzing several unique frauds that occurred in the sector, this course offers a comprehensive learning approach using examples, explanations of audit standards, and informative case studies.

Objectives:

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize how expense allocation policies can be circumvented and lead to possible fraud.
  • Identify how various board incentives and mandates may be possible indicators of fraud.
  • Identify how personnel policies and procedures can be circumvented and lead to possible fraud or abuse.

Major Topics:

Key Topics

  • Misappropriation of assets
  • External financial reporting
  • Cyber fraud
  • Management override
  • Improper use of procurement cards

Designed For:

Who Will Benefit

Auditors and accounting and financial professionals of governmental entities



Prerequisite:

Basic understanding of internal controls within a government.