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Strategy, Governance, Risk & Human Resource

Fraud Happens - What to do When You Suspect Fraud (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

Organizations must respond in an appropriate way to allegations and suspicions about fraud and related inappropriate conduct. An impulsive reaction can lead to many negative consequences; thus a rational reaction plan is critical. This seminar will provide best practices for conducting an organized financial investigation.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

This seminar will provide participants with an understanding of fraud and a basic understanding of the best practices process for conducting a fraud investigation. It will assist participants through the many challenges that companies face in such matters and will provide real examples of fraud, integrating a complex financial investigation case, while examining the potential phases of such an investigation.

Applicable for

Members in industry who require knowledge of the complexities involved with planning and conducting a financial investigation. Members in public practice will also benefit as participants will understand the importance of complying with the CPA Canada Standard Practices for Investigative and Forensic Accounting Engagements.

Learning Objectives

  • describe what fraud is and why it poses a risk to every organization
  • identify potential indicators of fraud
  • describe the process for planning and conducting a financial investigation

Content

  • introduction to fraud/fraud indicators
  • planning an investigation
  • interviewing basics
  • investigative research
  • digital forensics
  • legal tools and remedies
  • landmark fraud cases

There is some limited overlap between this seminar and Fraud Risk Management, which describes the five major principles of fraud risk management as organized by COSO. This seminar goes into much more detail about relevant investigative and legal tools and techniques for performing financial investigations.

Course Content Created: September 2022

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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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

David Elzinga, FCPA, FCA, IFA

About 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

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
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Course Details
Cost
$425
Members
$475
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
7
CPD Hours
1
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

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.

Strategy, Governance, Risk & Human Resource

Fraud Happens - What to do When You Suspect Fraud (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$425
Members
$475
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
7
CPD Hours
1
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits

Overview

Organizations must respond in an appropriate way to allegations and suspicions about fraud and related inappropriate conduct. An impulsive reaction can lead to many negative consequences; thus a rational reaction plan is critical. This seminar will provide best practices for conducting an organized financial investigation.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

This seminar will provide participants with an understanding of fraud and a basic understanding of the best practices process for conducting a fraud investigation. It will assist participants through the many challenges that companies face in such matters and will provide real examples of fraud, integrating a complex financial investigation case, while examining the potential phases of such an investigation.

Applicable for

Members in industry who require knowledge of the complexities involved with planning and conducting a financial investigation. Members in public practice will also benefit as participants will understand the importance of complying with the CPA Canada Standard Practices for Investigative and Forensic Accounting Engagements.

Learning Objectives

  • describe what fraud is and why it poses a risk to every organization
  • identify potential indicators of fraud
  • describe the process for planning and conducting a financial investigation

Content

  • introduction to fraud/fraud indicators
  • planning an investigation
  • interviewing basics
  • investigative research
  • digital forensics
  • legal tools and remedies
  • landmark fraud cases

There is some limited overlap between this seminar and Fraud Risk Management, which describes the five major principles of fraud risk management as organized by COSO. This seminar goes into much more detail about relevant investigative and legal tools and techniques for performing financial investigations.

Course Content Created: September 2022

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

David Elzinga, FCPA, FCA, IFA

About 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

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

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.

Level up with CPA PRO. Designed by the CPA profession for CPAs, these courses help you adapt to industry changes and advance your career with the latest industry content delivered in a way that works
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