Self-Study
Fraud in Government
Examine fraud types in government entities through case studies and discover prevention techniques.
$29.00 – $49.00
Webcasts are available for viewing Monday – Saturday, 8am – 8pm ET.
Without FlexCast, you must start with enough time to finish. (1 Hr/Credit)
Secure Transaction CPE Credits
1 Credits: Auditing
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
It is more difficult to prevent fraud in a government entity, given the complexity of its operations. In the Fraud in Government course, we outline the reasons why fraud is such a problem in governments, and then discuss the different types of fraud that can occur, along with pertinent examples of actual fraud cases. We also make note of a variety of prevention techniques that can be used to reduce the level of fraud that governments tend to experience.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the reasons why fraud can arise within a government entity.
- Specify the different types of fraud and how they can be prevented.
Course Specifics
SS924380725
April 12, 2024
There are no prerequisites.
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Compliance Information
CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.
Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …
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