A Forest Full of Fraud: Case Study of a $4.5 Million Fraud
- Nov 20, 2023 10:00 a.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Twenty-eight years into her 40-year career with multi-national lumber company Weyerhaeuser, Susan Tranberg stole her colleagues’ computer credentials, forged her supervisor’s signatures and used her dead mother's name to embezzle $4.5 million from her employer over the next 12 years.
This case study will detail how Tranberg was able to circumvent internal controls, explore her motivations to commit embezzlement and provide steps fraud examiners can use in their own investigations.
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Recognize the warning signs of embezzlement.
Identify the essential controls to mitigate embezzlement and vendor fraud.
Determine best practices of an embezzlement investigation.
CPE Credit: | 2 |
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Advanced Preparation: | None |
Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Specialized Knowledge: | 2 |
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Registration Fee:
Members: $110
Non-Members: $150
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