Fraud in Today's Workplace: What Accountants Need to Know (July 24)
Fraud in Today's Workplace: What Accountants Need to Know (July 24)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST / 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
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Event Description
In an increasingly digital world, understanding fraud has become more critical than ever for accounting professionals. This comprehensive course examines the evolving landscape of occupational fraud through multiple lenses, including the latest findings from the recent Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Report to the Nations, and detailed analysis of recent high-profile fraud cases. We'll explore the three major categories of occupational fraud: financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, and corruption, while examining real-world examples that have made headlines in recent years. The course delves into the Fraud Triangle concept (Pressure, Opportunity, and Rationalization) and demonstrates how proper segregation of duties serves as a crucial preventive control. We'll analyze how various organizations and individuals become targets of fraudulent schemes in today's complex business environment, incorporating discussions on cybersecurity threats and emerging technological risks. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your fraud detection and prevention skills while gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and protective measures. This course will equip you with practical tools and knowledge to safeguard your organization's assets, strengthen internal controls, and promote ethical business practices in an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape. Register now to join other professionals in understanding how to better protect your organization from fraud in 2025 and beyond.
Event Details
- Date: Thu, 07/24/25
- Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
- Total CPD Credits: 3.0 hours
- Format: Seminar
Location
- Format: Virtual Event - Live Hero
Daily Schedule
Day 1 - 2025-07-24
Fraud in Today's Workplace: What Accountants Need to Know
- Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- CPD Credits: 3.0 hours
- Field of Study: Accounting
Every other year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) publishes A Report to the Nations. This landmark report is the definitive guide to understanding occupational fraud in today's workplace. The ACFE report breaks down fraud by the type of perpetrator, types of crime, categories of victim organizations, and more. The report provides fascinating insight and helpful advice to help professionals understand fraud risks in today's world. This course is an in-depth discussion and analysis of the significant findings of the 2024 edition of this report. Attendees will learn methods to spot fraud risks in their organizations and protect themselves.
Instructor(s)
Stephen Yoss
- Title: Speaker & Author
- Company: CPD Today
- Location: Big Bear Lake, CA
Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS, is a certified public accountant, partner and CEO of Devmatics, LLC, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread - his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions. In 2017, Stephen and Alex White formed Devmatics, LLC, a company focused on helping organizations develop technology strategies to streamline their business operations. He specializes in taking on high-difficulty, mission-critical organizational issues that require technological expertise and an ability to find solutions to problems that no one else can answer. With all of his clients, he emphasizes the need to embrace technology at every opportunity and utilize the latest technological trends and breakthroughs in order to gain a competitive advantage while increasing efficiency and productivity.
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