The cost of fraud, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits, is too severe to not learn from past experiences. This course examines real-world fraud cases to uncover the lessons they provide and translate them into practical, preventive controls. Using a highly illustrative and innovative format, the course engages participants with over 15 focused exercises designed to build a strong working knowledge of fraud risks and effective anti-fraud controls. Whether you are an auditor or an industry professional, you’ll gain actionable strategies to strengthen oversight, reduce vulnerabilities, and safeguard your organization.
This course features a live instructor and has been specifically designed for the NJCPA.
DESIGNED FOR
Auditors of governments and nonprofits and industry professionals interested in preventing fraud
BENEFITS
- Identify common frauds occurring in governments and nonprofits today
- Skillfully develop controls to combat frauds
- Protect governments and nonprofits from fraud
HIGHLIGHTS
- Examine real-world misappropriations of cash, check frauds, vendor scams, credit card abuse, grant frauds, benefit schemes, inventory thefts, and payroll frauds
- Identify and develop practical controls to prevent and detect fraud
- Tailor controls to the size and fit of the government or nonprofit
PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of the government and nonprofit environment
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Qualifies for Yellow Book credit