K2's Case Studies In Fraud And Technology Controls

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!
This course qualifies for reimbursement through the State Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 100 staff will receive 100% of the cost of training reimbursed. You must register for this course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks before the start date of the course to be eligible. The course code for this program is C-6488. To learn more click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@mscpaonline.org..

Fraud plagues businesses at epidemic levels, and technology control failures are a major contributing factor. Using a case study approach, in this session, you will learn about the pervasiveness of fraud, the control failures that contribute to fraud, and what you can do to mitigate fraud risk. A specific focus of this course is the application of information technology general controls and information technology application controls. In this course, you will examine numerous reported fraud cases and identify the general control and application control failures that contributed to each fraud. By learning through these real-world case studies, you will be better positioned to reduce fraud risk.

Highlights

Key fraud risks impacting businesses today
Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims
How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim

Prerequisites

Fundamental understanding of internal controls

Designed For

CPAs and other accounting, auditing, and business professionals who are seeking to reduce fraud risk

Objectives

Define information technology general controls and information technology application controls and distinguish between the two
List examples of critical information technology controls
Recognize control failures and weaknesses that can lead to fraud
List recommendations for improving internal controls in an organization

Preparation

None

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Leader(s):

Brian Tankersley, K2 Enterprises

Leader Bios

Brian Tankersley, K2 Enterprises

Brian Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA, leverages over 30 years of professional experience as a consultant for K2 Enterprises, specializing in accounting technology. A prominent figure in the industry, Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses and contributes to multiple accounting media outlets. His nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology serves as a valuable resource for professionals, and he has been honored eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. With a wide-reaching impact, he has presented in 48 states and been a guest speaker for various accounting organizations in Canada. Tankersley’s expertise extends to major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.

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