Working with Whistleblowers, International Edition
Overview
Online
Description
Regardless of jurisdiction, fraud examiners are likely to work on cases that originated from whistleblowers. This course covers whistleblower issues as they relate to the anti-fraud profession.
There are an increasing number of whistleblower protection laws throughout the world. To help their clients and organizations avoid retaliation claims, fraud examiners must be familiar with these laws. Fraud examiners should also know how to develop, implement, and improve organizational whistleblower programs. Among the most critical aspects of a whistleblower program is a proper reporting mechanism, and the material includes instructions on setting up mechanisms and evaluating their effectiveness.
There are also many pitfalls in whistleblowing cases for both investigators and whistleblowers, and this course helps the reader to avoid or mitigate those issues.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Ascertain the precautions necessary for organizations to mitigate and avoid retaliation claims.
Determine the best strategies for developing useful information from whistleblowers.
Identify the options and risks that a potential whistleblower should consider.
Recall the elements of an effective whistleblower program.
Recognize the legal protections that might apply during a fraud examination.
Identify the various roles that fraud examiners might play in fraud cases involving whistleblowers.
Table of Contents
| Chapter 1 | Lesson 1: Fraud Examiners’ Roles in Whistleblowing |
|---|---|
| Chapter 2 | Lesson 2: Fraud-Related Whistleblower Protections |
| Chapter 3 | Lesson 3: Whistleblower Programs |
| Chapter 4 | Lesson 4: Handling Whistleblowers in Fraud Examinations |
| Chapter 5 | Lesson 5: Guidance for Potential Whistleblowers |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Auditing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | October 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
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