Fraud prevention: the latest techniques. Developing and auditing loss prevention policies and procedures, Part 1
Sweeping changes continue to reshape the workplace. The role of the loss prevention director has found his role dramatically changing from the primary role of protecting the organization's assets. This session provides an in-depth look at the essential elements of developing an effective loss prevention program. Also discussed will be guidance in auditing policies and procedures.

Financial fraud red flags: Searching for the funnel clouds
Fraud examiners, when looking backwards to the early stages of an investigation, report common patterns. Like tornado watches, these signals don't indicate the funnel clouds were sighted but that they might develop because of optimal conditions.

Fraud Edge: A FORUM FOR FRAUD-FIGHTING FACULTY IN HIGHER ED
I've always been very proud of the profession I chose, but that pride has been tested several times in the past few years since the Enron scandal with Andersen's complicity. After the Enron debacle, I received cartoon clippings from my friends and colleagues for what seemed like an eternity poking fun at the integrity, or lack thereof, of those in the accounting profession.

From The President: The Value of the CFE Credential is High and Growing
The value of the CFE credential is high and growing

Preventing and detecting financial statement fraud: Identifying fraudulent financial transactions
One of the most difficult tasks that an auditor has is to identify fraudulent transactions. In this session you'll not only learn what the schemes are, but develop a framework for detecting fraud. Of particular emphasis is a type of financial statement fraud that is not often discussed - inadequate disclosures. You'll get tips for finding the frauds but also how to prevent the fraud.

Fraud prevention: The latest techniques. Proactive fraud risk reviews: Page 1
In order to combat the modern day fraudster, you need to stay one step ahead of the game. Management must realize that they are not immune to fraud and abuse and must be willing to root out the causes and address their concerns head on. To be successful in the fight against fraud you need a game plan that addresses all opportunities for fraud and abuse and details a plan of action. Learn what the best practices are and what you can use to perform a fraud risk review within your organization.

Fraud prevention: The latest techniques. Proactive fraud risk reviews: Page 2
In order to combat the modern day fraudster, you need to stay one step ahead of the game. Management must realize that they are not immune to fraud and abuse and must be willing to root out the causes and address their concerns head on. To be successful in the fight against fraud you need a game plan that addresses all opportunities for fraud and abuse and details a plan of action. Learn what the best practices are and what you can use to perform a fraud risk review within your organization.

Starting Out: For and About Fraud-Fighting Students in Higher-Ed
Who learns more, the teacher or the student? The answer to this question is irrelevant in today's world since each of us needs to be CONTINUALLY learning as a student and sharing our knowledge as a teacher. In this column we get to access the knowledge of the best and brightest who are entering the fraud profession.

The Whole, Not the Parts
Outcome-oriented fraud auditing - looking at a situation as a whole rather than its individual parts - will help you think like a fraudster and find deeply embedded crimes.

Preventing and detecting financial statement fraud: Worldcom bankruptcy: A fraud examiner's perspective
The WorldCom scandal has taught the financial world many things. It's also a classic study of what not to do in the corporate world when it comes to financial records and how to avoid disaster. In this session you'll learn about WorldCom's bankruptcy and how fraud fits in the picture. It wasn't pretty, but there are many lessons that can be learned to help prevent this from happening again.

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