Course Description:

Fraud examination will cover the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you should have a basic understanding of the:

1. Victims and the cost of fraud
2. Motivations for committing fraud
3. Fraud classifications and techniques used to commit fraud
4. Major financial statement frauds
5. Methods to detect fraud
6. Methods to prevent fraud

For questions regarding this syllabus, contact Marcus D. Odom at [email protected].