ONLINE SELF-STUDY

Construction Fraud

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Course Level
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Delivered via
Online
CPE
2 Credits

Description

It is no secret that fraud is widespread in the construction industry, likely due to several factors such as the amount of money required, number of parties involved, and the overall complexity of construction projects. This course will focus on the industry’s most prevalent fraud schemes and provide strategies for their prevention and detection.

Prerequisites

None

You Will Learn How To:

Identify various phases of the construction process and their associated fraud risks

Recognize fraud schemes common to the construction industry

Discern the advantages and risks related to different types of construction contracts

Determine the maneuvers used by fraudsters to undermine the bidding process

Table of Contents

Lesson 1 Introduction
Lesson 2 The Perpetrators
Lesson 3 The Construction Process
Lesson 4 Construction Contracts
Lesson 5 Change Orders
Lesson 6 Right to Audit
Lesson 7 The Procurement Process
Lesson 8 Bid Rigging Schemes
Lesson 9 Corruption
Lesson 11 Asset Misappropriation
Lesson 11 Other Common Schemes

CPE Information

CPE Credit: 2
NASBA Information: Auditing
Advanced Preparation: None
Last Updated: September 2024
Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study

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Please note: To be eligible for CPE credit, you must complete the final exam within one year of purchase date. You may only claim CPE credit for a course once.

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System Requirements:

  • Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
  • Speakers required for video sound

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/

 

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