Uncovering Corporate Fraud: Lessons from the Wirecard Scandal with Dan McCrum
- Aug 27, 2026 1:00 p.m
- Central Time (CT)
Webinar
Course Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Delivered via
Online
Online
Duration
100 minutes
100 minutes
Uncovering Corporate Fraud: Lessons from the Wirecard Scandal with Dan McCrum
Description
In this webinar, investigative journalist Dan McCrum, whose reporting exposed the Wirecard scandal, will share his experience uncovering one of the largest accounting frauds in European history.
You will get an insider’s perspective on an investigation that discovered billions in missing funds, deceptive financial practices and critical failures in oversight. You will also learn from the challenges McCrum faced, from corporate pushback to legal threats.
By attending, you will gain practical techniques for identifying red flags, leveraging sources and analyzing complex financial data. You will also get access to practical guidance on strengthening investigative approaches, navigating resistance and understanding the evolving role of journalists and whistleblowers in uncovering fraud in a global, digital environment.
Prerequisites
Attendees should have a working knowledge of the fraud investigation process including identifying red flags and schemes. Attendees should also be familiar with basic data analyzation techniques.
You Will Learn How To:
Implement practical techniques for identifying red flags, leveraging sources, and analyzing complex data.
Recognize strategies to strengthen investigative approaches and respond to resistance when investigating fraudulent activities.
Analyze how the role of journalists and whistleblowers have evolved in uncovering fraud in an increasingly changing digital environment.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Accounting: | 2 |
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Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
ACFE Members: $115
Non-Members: $155
Presenter
Dan McCrum - Speaker
Investigative Journalist
Financial Times
Policies
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