CFOs are on the front line of managing risk within the organization, often including investigations into suspected theft or fraud. Fraud investigations are not an accounting audit.
DESIGNED FOR
Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, accountants, Board members, advisors, and Consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to become more proficient in conducting proper investigations.
BENEFITS
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify the proper process to conduct an internal investigation.
- Comprehend the risks, legal issues and pitfalls involved with an internal investigation
HIGHLIGHTS
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- What is an investigation, and when is it warranted?
- How to prepare for an investigation.
- Who should conduct it?
- Defining the boundaries.
- When to outsource vs conduct the investigation internally?
- Evidence collection and preservation.
- The paper and data trail.
- Witness statements.
- Employee rights during investigations.
- Investigative techniques (data analytics, surveillance, interviews).
- Reporting results.
- When to take the next step – the legal process.
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and at least 6 months in a professional environment.
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This webinar is hosted by NJCPA's partner, CPA Crossings, LLC. After registering, you will receive an email from messenger@webex.com with the log-in information. If you do not receive this email you can contact CPA Crossings, LLC at (877) 370-2220.