ActiveData for Excel: Harness the Power of Excel with the Features of IDEA


Fighting fraud with technology: Data mining: a tool for all fraud examiners
You don't have to be an expert data analyst to successfully detect fraud with the software that is available to most fraud examiners. In this session you'll learn how easy it is to transform virtually any data into interactive reports using either Microsoft Access or Crystal Reports. Real-world data and scenarios will be used to demonstrate the potential to detect fraud and abuse and how it relates to your organization.

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.

Fraud prevention: the latest techniques. Developing and auditing loss prevention policies and procedures, Part 2
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.

Draw Me a Diagram: Finding Fraud with the ‘ Common-size Diagram’
Use this simple tool to discover anomalies on both sides of the balance sheet.

Electronic Imaging: How to Avoid a Paper Avalanche when Managing Complex Cases
Electronic imaging technology provides organizations with the tools required to quickly categorize, filter, customize, analyze, store, and retrieve enormous amounts of information residing on multiple media.

Fear Not The Software: Fraud Fighting With Detection Systems. Top THREE best practices when automating proactive fraud detection systems
To stay on track, you might heed some of the best practices borne out of extensive research for the "2005 Buyer's Guide to Audit, Anti-Fraud, and Assurance Software." Below are the top three best practices excerpted from this book, which focus mainly on implementing data analysis software to detect fraud.

Fraud Case Preparation: Know Your Goal, Know Your Role - PART ONE
Non-sworn fraud examiners can optimize their chances for prosecution of white-collar crimes by avoiding things that law enforcement officers just hate.

Identity Theft: Interviewing and Prosecuting Suspects, Part 2
Examining identity theft suspects requires systematic, methodical techniques designed to yield evidence for possible prosecution.

Fraud Case Preparation: Know Your Goal, Know Your Role, Part Two
After you’ve prepared your report and you have law enforcement’s attention, demonstrate that you’re an asset to their process.

Fraud preventions: The latest techniques. Developing a strategy to fight fraud
Does your organization have a strategy to fight fraud? It's not enough just to detect and investigate fraud, but a well-rounded anti-fraud program will also have taken measures that will prevent fraud. Once this is implemented, everything else will fall into place. Learn how you can develop strategies that will work for you.

Law and Much Order
This U.S. federal prosecutor will help you review the courtroom requirements for presenting evidence and testimony, attorney-client privilege and how it affects fraud examiners, the work product doctrine, and other necessary law topics.

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.

Traveling the World in Style on the Company's Nickel
Don't ignore travel and entertainment expense reporting records. Small infractions can add up to thousands in losses and lead to greater frauds.

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