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Principles of Fraud Examination


Build a solid foundation in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence with Principles of Fraud Examination, the most comprehensive course on the subject. Explore the four basic areas of fraud examination: Fraud Prevention and Deterrence, Legal Elements of Fraud, Fraudulent Financial Transactions and Fraud Investigation. This course is taught by leading practitioners who will provide best-practices guidance and expert insight on dealing with the professional challenges you encounter daily.

For 3½ days, immerse yourself in anti-fraud training while interacting with colleagues and peers. The course includes lectures, group discussions and video presentations. In addition to anti-fraud training, this event provides many opportunities to network with your peers, as well as with ACFE staff and faculty members, at group lunches and social functions.
   

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Upcoming Courses  

Austin, TX | December 9-12, 2013
   

CPE Credit by Field of Study 

 Field of Study  CPE Credit 
 Behavioral Ethics

2

 Accounting

3

 Business Law

5.5

 Communications

7.5

 Computer Science

1.5

Specialized Knowledge and Applications

8.5

Total  

28 

 

While attendees are in Austin, the ACFE will host an Open House reception at its headquarters, providing attendees a unique opportunity to experience the Fraud Museum exhibit, located in the offices of the Geis Building. Established by ACFE founder and Chairman Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, the Fraud Museum tells the story of fraud’s intriguing past with an extensive and eclectic collection of historical fraud pieces.

The ACFE Open House also welcomes attendees to the Gregor Building, a historic, 1920s-era home that houses the ACFE’s executive and administrative staff. Attendees can tour the building and meet ACFE staff members as they visit the home of the world’s premier anti-fraud association. 
 

Fees 
ACFE Members: $1,195
Non-Members: $1,395

CPE Credit 
28

Course Level 
Basic


Prerequisite 
None 

  
Advanced Preparation 

None
    

Delivery Method 

Group-Live
  

You Will Learn How To:  

Interpret the causes of frauds and how to prevent and deter future frauds by detecting red flags 

Conduct all steps of a fraud investigation from planning the investigation and interviewing prospective witnesses to report writing 

Detect fraudulent financial transactions and conduct fraud risk assessments 

Identify occupational fraud schemes and external threats of fraud 

Analyze and manage financial information and recognize financial statement fraud 

Examine the legal issues that affect fraud examinations including rules of evidence, key legal rights and privacy issues and testifying 

 

Who Should Attend:  

Business professionals, educators and students interested in the anti-fraud field 

Experienced fraud examiners seeking to complement their practical experience with the knowledge of leading anti-fraud experts 

Individuals who are considering starting a practice focused on fraud deterrence and detection 

Anti-fraud professionals interested in becoming Certified Fraud Examiners

  

 Ethics Icon  This course satisfies the ACFE’s requirement of two Ethics CPE hours per year. To read more about the Ethics CPE requirement for CFEs, please visit ACFE.com/EthicsCPE

 

Satisfaction Guarantee  

ACFE seminars are unmatched in scope and effectiveness and backed by our unconditional satisfaction guarantee. If you attend an ACFE event and are not completely satisfied, please contact an ACFE Member Services Representative at memberservices@ACFE.com or call (800) 245-3321 / +1 (512) 478-9000.

 

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