Many small to medium sized companies do not properly address the risk that arises related to fraud because these organizations do not have the resources needed to mitigate this risk or because owners or those in top level management underestimate the scope of the issue. All organizations, regardless of size, must be aware of the risks associated with intentional fraudulent acts and know that a significant and effective fraud scheme could even create going concern issues for some entities.
DESIGNED FOR
Accounting and other business professionals with a need to understand small business fraud.
BENEFITS
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify reasons that employees and others that are internal to an organization choose to undertake fraudulent acts
- Recall the factors that make smaller organizations attractive to those considering fraud
- Recognize specific internal control measures that can help to reduce fraud activities executed against smaller and medium sized companies
HIGHLIGHTS
The major topics included in this course include:
- The reasons for fraud
- Fraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizations
- Methods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
COURSE LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None