Deception, Embezzlement and Fraud 2024

Overview

Any corporation or individual can be vulnerable to scams and hoaxes. Learn how to break down the deception into the psychology of the con. We’ll review best practices to avoid embezzlement and fraud and case studies of embezzlement, including payroll scams, fraudulent payees, skimming and new technology scams. Fraud can also arise when companies downsize and technology goes missing because there aren’t enough gatekeepers on watch. Learn about opportunistic vulnerabilities that stem from having few employees/contractors and using free software.

Highlights

• Narcissism Studies
• Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Technology used in scams

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs, auditors, CEOs, CFOs and staff accountants.

Objectives

• Recognize the art of the con
• Identify the embezzler's story and case studies in embezzlement
• Determine tips and tricks for avoiding fraud
• Identify resources for scam victims

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by the California Education Foundation (CalCPA). Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.