Lead or Bleed: Why Bad Things Happen to Good Organizations FLEXCAST

Overview

Theories about how and why theft, fraud, and losses occur are an important part of building a systematic structure to prevent such damage to an organization. Theories can be a roadmap towards having a robust security apparatus and guide us to actionable solutions that work. In this course, we discuss several important fraud and criminological theories and look at their application to devise ways that organizations can deter, detect, and defeat fraud. In this course the student will learn about several fraud and criminological theories. Additionally, the student will learn about some possible solutions derived from theories that are actionable in an effort to deter, detect and defeat fraud in organizations.

Highlights

Fraud and criminological theories.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs and auditors.

Objectives

Analyze the scope and impact of fraud on organizations through empirical data and statistics to establish the significance of effective prevention measures. Evaluate major criminological and fraud theories, including deviance theories, to understand the psychological, social, and organizational factors that contribute to fraudulent behavior. Assess how workplace conditions and organizational culture influence the prevalence of fraud and identify high-risk environments that may foster unethical behavior. Apply theoretical frameworks to develop practical detection and prevention strategies that organizations can implement to safeguard their assets and operations. Design comprehensive anti-fraud solutions that integrate deterrence mechanisms, detection systems, and response protocols aligned with contemporary fraud theory.

Preparation

None.

Notice

This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.