The Art of the Interview 26-27

Uncovering financial fraud and irregularities requires more than analyzing numbers’it demands strategic questioning and keen behavioral insight. ...

4/27/2027 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Online | CalCPA

Members: $99.00, Non-members: $129.00

CPE Categories: Accounting (1 CPE), Auditing (1 CPE)

Description

Uncovering financial fraud and irregularities requires more than analyzing numbers’it demands strategic questioning and keen behavioral insight. This course equips CPAs with essential interviewing techniques to detect deception, gather critical information, and strengthen forensic audits. With financial fraud on the rise, mastering investigative interviewing is a crucial skill for CPAs committed to protecting organizations and ensuring financial integrity.

Target Audience

Those charged with interviewing clients, staff, etc.

Course Objectives

• Determine appropriate questioning techniques • Identify the nuances of conflict vs. confrontation • Understand adapting methods to match different contexts and cultures

Subjects

• Identify inconsistencies and uncover financial misconduct. • Use psychological and behavioral cues to detect deception. • Build rapport to elicit key details from interview subjects. • Adapt questioning techniques to different personalities and contexts.