Learn to detect and prevent financial fraud through forensic accounting techniques and fraud examination methods.
Learn to detect and prevent financial fraud through forensic accounting techniques and fraud examination methods.
This comprehensive course explores the world of financial fraud, teaching students how to identify, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities in organizations. Led by expert instructors from West Virginia University, the course covers various types of fraudsters, internal controls, data analytics, cyber-crime, money laundering, and whistleblowing. Students learn through real-world case studies and practical examples.
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What you'll learn
Understand different types of fraudsters and their motivations
Learn to implement effective internal controls
Master fraud detection techniques using data analytics
Understand money laundering schemes and prevention methods
Develop skills in forensic investigation and whistleblowing
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163 Minutes PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This practical course in forensic accounting and fraud examination provides comprehensive coverage of fraud detection and prevention techniques. The curriculum explores different types of fraudsters, from accidental to predatory, and examines various fraud schemes through real-world cases. Students learn about internal controls, data analytics, Benford's Law, cyber-crime, money laundering, and the importance of whistleblowing. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications and case studies.
The Accidental Fraudster
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The Predator Fraudster
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Big Data, Benford's Law and Financial Analytics
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Cyber-Crime and Money Laundering: Contemporary Tools and Techniques
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Whistleblowing
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Louis F. Tanner Distinguished Professor of Public Accounting
Dr. Riley is the Louis F. Tanner Distinguished Professor of Public Accounting at West Virginia University and was named the 2008 Educator of the Year by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. A CPA, CFE, and forensic accountant, he has developed fraud and forensic accounting programs for the U.S. National Institute of Justice and IRS. He has published two books on fraud prevention and forensic accounting and provides expert financial analysis and litigation support. Dr. Riley previously worked at Deloitte & Touche and as CFO of Georgetown Leather Design. He holds degrees from Wheeling Jesuit University, WVU, and the University of Tennessee.
GoMart Professor in Accounting Information Systems
Dr. Richard B. Dull has a strong background in both accounting and information systems, with a career that spans academia and professional practice. His expertise in fraud examination, financial forensics, and information systems auditing, combined with his practical experience as a CPA and consultant, make him a notable figure in his field. He has contributed to academic research in high-impact journals, further enhancing his profile as both an educator and a thought leader in accounting and information systems.
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