What Not to Do: Lessons from Top Fraud Risk Management Mistakes
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Description
Fraud risk management is an important and difficult labor for any organization. Effectively managing fraud risk requires dedication, research, effective implementation, a willingness to adapt and vocal support from leadership. Unfortunately, many organizations commit common fraud risk management mistakes and fail to learn from their lessons.
In this course, Bethmara Kessler, CFE, discusses fraud risk management, sharing insights gained from her career in the anti-fraud profession that spans more than 30 years in positions that include head of integrated global services (IGS) for the Campbell Soup Company, and titles such as Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Audit Executive and Enterprise Risk Management Head. Her extensive experience also includes leadership roles in audit, risk management, information technology and corporate investigations in companies including EY, Avon Products, Nabisco, EMI Group, LBrands, The Fraud and Risk Advisory Group and Warner Music Group.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Identify common fraud risk management mistakes.
Ascertain why effective fraud risk management is vital to organizations.
Identify successful strategies for fraud risk management.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Management Services |
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | March 2026 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
About the Expert
Bethmara Kessler, CFE - Expert
Bethmara Kessler, CFE is a passionate fraud fighter and frequently speaks on a variety of topics related to fraud prevention and detection, investigations, auditing, compliance and risk.
Kessler’s anti-fraud experience extends beyond professional roles to include significant involvement with the Association of Fraud Examiners; she is on the ACFE Faculty and Advisory Council and is the former Chair of the ACFE Board of Regents, as well as a contributing author to the ACFE's Fraud Examiners Manual and Fraud Casebook: Lessons from the Bad Side of Business.
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- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
- Speakers required for video sound
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