Data Analytics and Fraud Risk Management: A New Reality for CPAs (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
Overview
CPAs have always been processing information to enlighten an audience, but the raw material we use to achieve our goals has changed for good: gone is the Paper Era. We now seek information in electronic format, which offers us new ways to think about our work. This session will introduce Data & Analytics in the context of Fraud Risk Management, and aims at providing a framework, a mindset and some data-driven techniques to maximize the insights we extract from financial information. Along the way, we’ll discuss common anomalies which are likely to trigger interesting discussions – and perhaps some clues linked to possible cases of fraud.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain basic knowledge of data-related language and key characteristics
- Identify the key factors which make Data & Analytics techniques relevant in certain situations, as well as the expecting benefits of doing so
- Develop a broad method framework, from data extractions to delivery of results
- Identify the common mistakes and pitfalls which can jeopardize a data-oriented approach
- Gain a basic understanding of key data manipulation applied to the context of fraud risk management
Content
- Why is it important to discuss Data & Analytics as CPAs
- Data basics: develop a common language and engage with… IT!
- Getting the right data in the right format (it can be 90% of the work)
- Approach to a data-driven project: people, process, technology… and compassion
- Getting our hands dirty: data manipulations in action, finding anomalies and potential frauds
- Delivering your results: the importance of data visualization in the process
Course Content Created: September 2025
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenter
Simon Castonguay, CPA, CAAbout This Product
On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.
Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 1
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
Data Analytics and Fraud Risk Management: A New Reality for CPAs (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 1
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Overview
CPAs have always been processing information to enlighten an audience, but the raw material we use to achieve our goals has changed for good: gone is the Paper Era. We now seek information in electronic format, which offers us new ways to think about our work. This session will introduce Data & Analytics in the context of Fraud Risk Management, and aims at providing a framework, a mindset and some data-driven techniques to maximize the insights we extract from financial information. Along the way, we’ll discuss common anomalies which are likely to trigger interesting discussions – and perhaps some clues linked to possible cases of fraud.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
- Gain basic knowledge of data-related language and key characteristics
- Identify the key factors which make Data & Analytics techniques relevant in certain situations, as well as the expecting benefits of doing so
- Develop a broad method framework, from data extractions to delivery of results
- Identify the common mistakes and pitfalls which can jeopardize a data-oriented approach
- Gain a basic understanding of key data manipulation applied to the context of fraud risk management
Content
- Why is it important to discuss Data & Analytics as CPAs
- Data basics: develop a common language and engage with… IT!
- Getting the right data in the right format (it can be 90% of the work)
- Approach to a data-driven project: people, process, technology… and compassion
- Getting our hands dirty: data manipulations in action, finding anomalies and potential frauds
- Delivering your results: the importance of data visualization in the process
Course Content Created: September 2025
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenter
Simon Castonguay, CPA, CAAbout This Product
On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.
Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.