Description

The cost of fraud, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits, is too severe to not learn from past experiences. This course examines real-world fraud cases to uncover the lessons they provide and translate them into practical, preventive controls. Using a highly illustrative and innovative format, the course engages participants with over 15 focused exercises designed to build a strong working knowledge of fraud risks and effective anti-fraud controls. Whether you are an auditor or an industry professional, you’ll gain actionable strategies to strengthen oversight, reduce vulnerabilities, and safeguard your organization.

Instructor: Charlie Blanton, CPA

Target Audience

Auditors and industry professionals working in the government and nonprofit environment

Course Objectives

Identify common frauds occurring in governments and nonprofits today

Skillfully develop controls to combat frauds

Protect governments and nonprofits from fraud

Subjects

Examine real-world misappropriations of cash, check frauds, vendor scams, credit card abuse, grant frauds, benefit schemes, inventory thefts, and payroll frauds

Identify and develop practical controls to prevent and detect fraud

Tailor controls to the size and fit of the government or nonprofit

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the government and nonprofit environment