Self-Study
Accounts Payable Fraud Prevention Tactics: New & Ignored Established Control Practices
Strengthen your accounts payable internal controls to prevent fraud with a focus on vendor file security.
$29.00 – $49.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
In the dynamic landscape of financial management, the overlooked aspect of internal controls in accounts payable can be a gateway to fraud. This course, led by industry expert Mary Schaeffer , shines a spotlight on this crucial area, revealing the pitfalls of neglecting established internal control practices. The problem is clear: shortcuts in internal controls are common, and the evolving nature of fraud demands constant vigilance and adaptation. The course examines this issue by pinpointing specific problems associated with weak controls, especially concerning the master vendor file, a common target for sophisticated fraud schemes. The solution offered is a deep dive into newly identified best practices and a revision of existing ones, ensuring your organization stays ahead in fraud prevention. By the end of this course, you will be adept at identifying and implementing robust internal controls in accounts payable, transforming a potential vulnerability into a bastion of financial security.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify new control practices that will help stop fraud in accounts payable.
- Pinpoint problems likely to occur if strong control practices in AP are ignored.
- Delineate problems created by new types of fraud focused on the master vendor file.
- Reveal internal control practices for the master vendor file every firm should use to deter fraud.
- Show how poor controls make fraud more likely.
Course Specifics
1193490
May 24, 2023
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Compliance Information
Qualifies for CA Fraud Credits: 1
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Meet The Experts
Mary S. Schaeffer, MBA, has the inimitable ability to find accounts-payable-related solutions that really work—without making a major dent in the bottom line. Armed with a degree in math and a graduate degree in finance, she takes a “roll up your sleeves and dig into the details” approach to finding solutions to those problems that cause migraines for CFOs, controllers, and managers. Fifteen years spent researching and writing about payment issues gives Mary a unique vantage point. Combine that with an almost equal amount of time spent in the corporate trenches of several large finance and treasury departments, and you’ll understand …
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