Anti-fraud professionals must be aware of the legal issues that affect all financial investigations. As courts make decisions on pressing issues and lawmakers enact legislation, it is important for you to not only understand the important aspects of the law, but also any relevant changes. This basic-level course is designed to cover the legal issues that you and your client or employer might face during a fraud examination.
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You Will Learn How To:
Define the elements of civil and criminal fraud
Recognize employee’s constitutional rights
Implement practical aspects of the discovery process
Comply with the rules that apply to evidence
Testify effectively in a courtroom
Who Should Attend:
Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud professionals
Attorneys, legal professionals and law enforcement personnel
Controllers and corporate managers
Detectives and private investigators
Internal and external auditors, CPAs, CAs and forensic accountants
Loss prevention and security professionals
Fees
Members: $295
Non-Members: $395
CPE Credit
8
Field of Study
Business Law
Course Level
Basic
Prerequisite
None
Advanced Preparation
None
Delivery Method
Group-Live
Full Course Outline
Legal elements of fraud examination
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DAY ONE
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| 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Registration - Breakfast Pastries |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. |
Introduction of Legal Elements of Fraud
This introductory class will cover the background and definitions of fraud from a legal perspective, and take a close look at the legal duties of employers and employees. We will also discuss the differences and similarities of civil and criminal actions.
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| 9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:35 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. |
Constitutional Issues in the Workplace
Employers and employees both have certain rights in a corporate environment. You will learn the constitutional and common legal protections that are afforded to each, and what can happen if those protections are violated.
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| 10:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Discovery
Each side in a fraud case, whether civil or criminal, will likely request information that pertains to the action at hand. This session will cover the methods of discovery and their limitations, including recent developments in electronic discovery.
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| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Group Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. |
Evidence
Fraud cases generally involve massive amounts of evidence in order to be proven, including paper documentation and electronically stored information. This session will discuss the types of evidence, and the methodology for getting it into court and before the judge or jury.
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| 2:50 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:05 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. |
Testifying
The fraud examiner can be called on to testify in either a deposition, trial, or both. This session will prepare you for both by going through the mechanics of each, and describing some of the strategies each side may take.
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Event Details
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within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. The ACFE will attempt to
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is necessary.
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