Fraud in Government ON DEMAND
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1.0 Credits
Member Price $58.00
Non-Member Price $67.00
Overview
It is more difficult to prevent fraud in a government entity, given the complexity of its operations. In the Fraud in Government course, we outline the reasons why fraud is such a problem in governments and then discuss the different types of fraud that can occur, along with pertinent examples of actual fraud cases. This fraud CPE course also makes note of a variety of prevention techniques that can be used to reduce the level of fraud that governments tend to experience.
Highlights
Fraud in government. Impact if the fraud triangle. Payroll fraud. Procurement fraud. Travel and entertainment expense reimbursement fraud. No-show fraud. Financial statement fraud. Social security fraud. Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Unemployment program fraud.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
Auditors, CPA, and other accounting professionals.
Objectives
Identify the reasons why fraud can arise within a government entity. Specify the different types of fraud and how they can be prevented.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Bragg, Western CPE
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.
Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).
Non-Member Price $67.00
Member Price $58.00