Detecting Fraud With Data Analytics Workshop
Intermediate
Description
According to the ACFE’s Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations, proactive data monitoring and analysis are among the most effective anti-fraud controls. Organizations that undertake proactive data analysis techniques experience frauds that are 50% less costly and detect frauds 2 times as quickly as organizations that do not monitor and analyze data for signs of fraud.
The Detecting Fraud with Data Analytics Virtual Workshop will teach you how to plan, design and apply numerous data analytics tests and examine and interpret the results of those tests to identify the red flags of various fraud schemes.
The course will teach how to:
- Provide a solid foundation on which to build data analytics initiatives.
- Understand the types of tests that can be used.
- Tie tests to the fraud risk assessment.
- Properly prepare and normalize data for testing.
- Effectively communicate the results of the analysis.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of basic functions in one or more of the following software programs: Microsoft Excel, Galvanize, IDEA, Tableau, PowerBI
You Will Learn How To:
Recognize the types of data and available tools that can be used to look for signs of fraud
Implement numerous traditional and non-traditional data analysis techniques
Identify anomalies and recognize common red flags of fraud that appear in the data
Apply the full data analysis process, including planning, data preparation, analysis and effectively communicating the results
Design and run targeted data analytics tests to detect various types of fraud schemes
Use your own laptop and software to perform data analysis techniques designed to detect fraud
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 24 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group-Live |
Credit by Field of Study
| Auditing: | 24 |
|---|
Course Fees
Pricing varies by event location or format. Please view the individual event page for the most accurate pricing.
Policies
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 30 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $300 administrative fee. Event transfers received less than 30 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 transfer 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, the ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. The ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary. For more information regarding refunds or other concerns, please contact Member Services at (800) 245-3321 / +1 (512) 478-9000.
Satisfaction Guarantee
ACFE events 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.
Terms and Conditions
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.