Everyday across the world, thousands of businesses are victimized by fraud. Who commits these bad acts? Why? And, how? In this course we are going to help you answer the questions: who commits fraud, why and how. We’ll also help you develop skills for catching them.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
West Virginia UniversityAbout this Course
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Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Chinese (Traditional)
Skills you will gain
Fraud DetectionInternal ControlFraud InvestigationForensic Accounting
Learner Career Outcomes
31%
started a new career after completing these courses
25%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Chinese (Traditional)
Offered by
West Virginia University
Founded in 1867, West Virginia University is moving toward a global destiny. World-class faculty are exploring everything from pulsars to nanoscale technology. Rated as the #2 public university at which to do research and a top-20 best place to work in academia, WVU is collaborating with international academic and research partners.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
The Accidental Fraudster
Who are "accidental" fraudsters? Learn who accidental fraudsters are, the basic elements of fraud, and how devastating the costs of fraud are.
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 35 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
Why People Commit Fraud10m
Fraudster Demographics8m
Randy Pierce - The Accidental Fraudster6m
2 readings
Syllabus10m
Getting the Most from this Course10m
1 practice exercise
Week 1 Quiz30m
1 hour to complete
The Predator Fraudster
What is a "preditor" fraudster? How do you protect your organization against a preditor fraudster? Learn how internal control concepts and other techniques can help you detect and prevent preditor fraudsters.
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 36 min)
4 videos
Attributes of a Predator9m
Internal Control Concepts10m
How to Detect and Prevent Financial Statement Fraud - Crazy Eddie12m
1 practice exercise
Week 2 Quiz30m
1 hour to complete
Big Data, Benford's Law and Financial Analytics
What is "big data"? Learn how data analysis, Benford analysis and other tools can help you identify fraudulent activities.
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 34 min)
5 videos
Data Analysis Tools13m
Benford Analysis5m
Availability of Data and Text Analysis6m
Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Steve Comisar2m
1 practice exercise
Week 3 Quiz30m
1 hour to complete
Cyber-Crime and Money Laundering: Contemporary Tools and Techniques.
Money laundering. This week’s session will introduce you to the objectives and
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 28 min)
4 videos
Money Laundering Basics6m
Money Laundering Schemes7m
Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Money Laundering9m
1 practice exercise
Week 4 Quiz30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND FRAUD EXAMINATION
by AOJun 16, 2020
This course is one of a kind, it's simple, professional and straight to point. I've really been exposed to the concept of fraud and it's dynamics. This will take me a long way in my career. Cheers!
by ASApr 25, 2020
Excellent course to go with an excellent illustration from experts in the industries. I do carry a value which will cherished in my memory for ever ........ Thanks for all what i learned hear.....
by SSAug 6, 2018
I liked everything in this course. But for one- I feel for all the quizzes, the right answer must be given so that we get to know where we are wrong. Only explanation as to why it is wrong is given.
by KGApr 24, 2017
Amazing course! please offer more courses like this on fraud examination and forensic accounting. I would also be interested to take a course on Internal audit, Internal controls and res management.
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