How did Bernie Madoff pull off the largest financial crime the world has ever seen? In this first of its kind true crime educational podcast, we take a deep dive into the infamous Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, looking to understand the scope of his crime, the fraudulent strategies his firm implemented, and the role that regulatory agencies played in the worst financial scandal of our time. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• why the name “Ponzi” is highly synonymized with financial crime
• how Bernie Madoff defrauded the smartest Wall Street minds
• how Madoff’s firm covered up the infamous scandal
• what led to the demise of Madoff’s billion-dollar empire

• learn about the intricate strategies used to defraud investors
• learn about the origins of the Ponzi scheme
• learn about the red flags that could have averted the $65B fraud

• Charles Ponzi and his Securities Exchange Company fraud
• a look into Bernie Madoff’s investment strategies and firm operations
• how Bernie Madoff covered up the largest financial crime in modern history
• internal and external factors that led to the demise of Bernie Madoff’s empire
• financial recovery efforts for the victims
• red flags that should have been raised to avoid the fraud

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by LumiQ. LumiQ is a podcast company where engaging conversations with business leaders also count as verifiable CPD. We go out and find business, accounting and finance leaders to interview about their expertise and experiences, and you get verifiable CPD for learning from the world’s top minds. Some days, you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of start-ups, or captivated with the story of how Bernie Madoff pulled off the largest fraud in human history. Maybe you’ll want to learn about how the music industry’s business model has changed over time? Whatever you’re interested in and will feed your natural curiosity of how businesses work, you’ll find on the LumiQ podcast. LumiQ is an enjoyable way to earn CPD.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

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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.