As an auditor, finding fraud is part of your professional responsibility. Auditing for Internal Fraud will help you develop and sharpen your existing skills and teach you the techniques necessary for effective fraud detection. During the two-day course, you will explore the challenges that auditors traditionally face in identifying fraud and learn the fundamentals of auditing for fraud, with an emphasis on understanding the common schemes, detection techniques and methods of preventing occupational fraud.
Upcoming Courses
Frankfurt, Germany | September 7-8, 2017
Las Vegas, NV | December 12-13, 2017
You Will Learn How To:
Identify the types, costs and red flags of common internal fraud schemes, including:
Financial statement fraud
Bribery and corruption
Asset misappropriation
Recognize the auditor’s fraud-related responsibilities in audit engagements and avoid potential malpractice
Identify and avoid the obstacles auditors often face in finding fraud
Define and strengthen the traits necessary to apply professional skepticism
Employ strategies to overcome bias during audits
Effectively assess an organization’s fraud risks
Apply data analysis techniques to find fraud
Implement mechanisms to prevent occupational fraud
Who Should Attend:
Controllers and corporate managers
CPAs, CAs or equivalent
Forensic and management accountants
Internal and external auditors
Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud professionals
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.
Fees*
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
*Pricing listed is for U.S. events. International event pricing may vary by location. Please view the individual event page for International pricing.
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Auditing
Course Level
Basic
Prerequisite
None
Advanced Preparation
None
Delivery Method
Group-Live
Full Course Outline
Auditing for Internal Fraud
*Please note: Schedule listed is for U.S. and Canadian events. All events outside of the U.S. and Canada are pushed back 30 minutes with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the last session ending at 4:55 p.m.
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DAY ONE
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DAY TWO
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7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Registration & Continental Breakfast
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Continental Breakfast
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8:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
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Introduction to Auditing for Fraud
In this opening session, you will learn what fraud is (and what it isn’t), the impact of fraud on organizations, red flags that might indicate the presence of fraud and how to proactively plan the audit to detect fraud.
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Finding Fraud Using Data Analytics
As the amount of data generated by organizations has increased, so has the importance of data analytics to the audit and fraud detection processes. In this session, you will learn about different types of data analysis techniques and how to apply them to uncover the red flags of fraud. You will also explore how to implement a formal data analysis process, beginning with proper planning and preparation, to ensure the results are as meaningful and accurate as possible.
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9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
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Break
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Break
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9:35 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
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Understanding Auditors' Fraud-related Responsibilities
This session will cover the professional standards that define the responsibilities of both external and internal auditors with regard to fraud detection and prevention. It will also explore the auditors’ ethical obligations related to fraud.
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Financial Statement Fraud and Corruption
In order to detect fraud during an audit, the auditor must be thoroughly familiar with the methods used by fraudsters. This session covers the two most costly forms of fraud: financial statement fraud and corruption. You will learn about common financial statement manipulation and corruption schemes employed by fraudsters, their red flags, and methods to detect them.
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10:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
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Break
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Break
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11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Where Were the Auditors?
History is full of stories of large frauds that slipped by the auditors’ watch. In this session, you will discuss critical skills that are needed to effectively detect fraud during an audit, the expectations gap, and other challenges that often hinder auditors’ effectiveness in detecting fraud. You will also explore some real-life examples of frauds that were missed by the auditors.
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Asset Misappropriation
This session is spent discussing schemes used by fraudsters to steal cash and other assets from their employer. You will learn about schemes involving skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, false billing, fraudulent register disbursement, expense reimbursements, payroll, inventory theft and asset misuse.
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Group Lunch
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Lunch on Own
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1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
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Enhancing Skepticism and Overcoming Bias
Professional skepticism forms the foundation of effective fraud detection during an audit. But what does a skeptical mindset look like in practice? In this session, you will learn about the traits characteristics that are required to exercise professional skepticism, as well as how to overcome some challenges in doing so. You'll also discuss numerous forms of bias that auditors often inadvertently bring to an engagement and ways to proactively minimize the effects of those perspectives.
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Interview Techniques
There is more to auditing for fraud than reviewing source documents and schedules. Fraud examiners might need special training in effective communication techniques, such as how to craft appropriate interview questions and how to spot signs of deception. That's what you'll learn in this session and more.
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2:50 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
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Break
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Break
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3:05 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
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Conducting a Fraud Risk Assessment
This session will explore the reasons for conducting fraud risk assessments and what makes a fraud risk assessment successful. It will also cover how to develop and execute an effective fraud risk assessment as a part of an audit and how to report and use the results of the assessment to make an impact within the organization
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Prevention of Occupational Fraud
Auditors can provide valuable help to organizations in designing an effective fraud prevention program. This session introduces you to key fraud prevention approaches and provides you with practical solutions to help your organization or your client reduce its losses due to fraud.
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Event Details
Event Cancellation Policy
Our
cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee.
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