ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Uncovering Corporate Fraud: Lessons from the Wirecard Scandal with Dan McCrum

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Course Level
Intermediate
Delivered via
Online
Duration
01:41:12
CPE
2
Uncovering Corporate Fraud: Lessons from the Wirecard Scandal with Dan McCrum

Description

In this on-demand webinar, investigative journalist Dan McCrum, whose reporting uncovered the Wirecard scandal, shares 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.
 
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:

Analyze how the role of journalists and whistleblowers have evolved in uncovering fraud in an increasingly changing digital environment.

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.

CPE Information

CPE Credit: 2
NASBA Information: Accounting
Advance Preparation: None
Last Updated: August 2026
Delivery Method: Online

Presenter

Dan McCrum - Speaker

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Investigative Journalist
Financial Times

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