Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster
Overview
Description
Once a fraud scandal goes public, the what, when, where and how become a matter of public record. But what about the why? What drives these individuals to lie, cheat and swindle? Understanding the path that a fraudster takes from employee to criminal can provide valuable insight to help strengthen your anti-fraud initiatives and make your fraud examinations more successful.
Take a fascinating look inside the mind of a fraudster during this course. Through discussions of human behavior, video interviews with convicted fraudsters and interactive problem-solving, you will gain a deeper understanding of motivations and personality traits common to many fraudsters.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Design anti-fraud programs to include behavioral characteristics.
Recognize common characteristics of fraud perpetrators.
Recognize red flags of employee behavior.
See what societal and organizational factors can lead to fraud.
Use behavioral knowledge to enhance your fraud examination.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 8 |
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| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Behavioral Ethics: | 8 |
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Course Fees
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