The ability to strategically plan and execute effective interviews is a key attribute for every successful fraud examiner. Take your fraud interviewing skills to the next level with hands-on instruction from experts in the field.
The ACFE is pleased to offer this advanced-level workshop led by top-rated faculty member Don Rabon, CFE*. This 3½-day course goes beyond basic theory and consists of practical exercises such as videotape sessions and an actual fraud investigation case. Class size is limited to promote attendee participation and group discussions.
*Course leader subject to change
Upcoming Courses
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You Will Learn How To:
Identify your own interviewer personality dynamics and make them work to your advantage
Improve your ability to ask the right questions with hands-on practice and exercises
Master the art of developing, verifying and using rapport
Go beyond the concept of detecting deception and apply the knowledge to actual interviews
Affect changes in the interviewee’s behavior and apply the appropriate persuasive themes
Interpret recent legal issues related to interviewing and apply them in your next interview
Plan and execute a successful interview strategy for an actual fraud investigation case with hands-on experience
Who Should Attend:
Business professionals who conduct interviews
Attorneys, legal professionals and law enforcement personnel
Controllers and corporate managers
Detectives and private investigators
Forensic and management accountants, accounts payable and financial analysts
Governance, risk management and compliance officers
Internal and external auditors, CPAs and CAs
Loss prevention and security professionals
Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud professionals
Fees
Members: $1395
Non-Members: $1595
CPE Credit
27
Field of Study
Communications and Marketing
Course Level
Advanced
Prerequisites
Experience conducting interviews as part of a fraud examination
Understanding of the fundamentals of information-seeking and admission-seeking interviews
Familiarity with legal principles relevant to interviewing during a fraud examination
Advanced Preparation
None
Delivery Method
Group-Live
Full Course Outline
Advanced interviewing techniques workshop
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Day One |
Day Two
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Day Three |
Day Four |
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
Continental Breakfast |
Continental Breakfast |
Continental Breakfast |
8:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. |
Course Introduction— Personality Introduction
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Attentive Behavior Within the Interview |
Motive, Opportunity, Rationalization |
Recorded Admission Presentation |
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
9:35 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. |
Examination of Four Opposite Pairs/Instrument |
The Process of Cognition/Instrument |
Motive, Opportunity, Rationalization (Cont.) |
Providing for Continual Improvement |
10:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. |
Break |
Break |
Break |
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11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
16 Personality Types |
Visual, Auditory and Feeling |
Persuasive Interviewing |
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Group Lunch |
Lunch on Own |
Group Lunch |
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1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. |
The Concept of Deception |
The Magic of Rapport |
Persuasive Interviewing (Cont.) |
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2:50 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. |
Break |
Break |
Break |
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3:05 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. |
Salient Deception Clues |
The Criticality of Objectivity—Don’t Take It Personally
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Persuasive Interviewing (Cont.) |
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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. Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to
unforeseen circumstances, ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees
within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. ACFE will attempt to
notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation
is necessary.
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