The Radar Phenomenon

Overview

This session reviews the three elements of fraud, how fraudsters think, how proper internal controls can prevent and detect fraud, and the red flags to look for to identify fraud. It looks at Radar O'Reilly, one of the most beloved characters of the TV show M*A*S*H. He was trusted by his boss to run the administrative side of the US Army medical unit. Were there red flags all around Radar? Did he have the opportunity to steal? Was he a fraudster? We'll find out? Attendees learn to recognize the traits of this type fraudster that are present in many organization. Case studies of various Radars are included.

Highlights

• Internal Controls
• Fraud Prevention
• Fraud Investigation

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Finance management, business management, bookkeepers, accountants, fraud examiners

Objectives

• Learn the relationship between the three elements of fraud and how fraudsters think
• Understand how internal controls prevent fraud
• Learn the red flags to look for to identify fraud

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 ACPEN. Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.