Financial Statements Fraud

Course Methodology

The course uses a blend of instructor presentations, individual and group exercises, analysis of actual case studies, and the application of analytical tools learned during the course.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify fraud and fraudsters
• Recognize different types of fraud schemes in organizations
• Analyze company financial statements to determine if there is earnings manipulation
• Assess quality of financial statements using different tools
• Implement fraud controls to decrease the likelihood of fraud in the organization

Target Audience

Professionals in the field of finance and accounting, controllers, accounting managers, senior and chief accountants, financial analysts, internal and external auditors, and accountants at all levels seeking to enhance their financial statement fraud detection skills.

Target Competencies

• Detecting fraud
• Preventing fraud
• Identifying fraud
• Controlling fraud
• Recognizing fraud schemes
• Assessing bankruptcy risk
• Identifying earnings management
• Examining financial statements quality