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Surgent's Government and Nonprofit Frauds and Controls to Stop Them

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Member Price: $219.00 Non-Member Price: $219.00

Date/Time:: Jan 14, 2027, 9:00am–12:30pm
Developer:: SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:: Auditing (Governm.): 4.00
Fields of Study:: Auditing (Governmental)
Level:: Intermediate

The cost of fraud, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits, is too severe to not learn from past experiences. This course examines real-world fraud cases to uncover the lessons they provide and translate them into practical, preventive controls. Using a highly illustrative and innovative format, the course engages participants with over 15 focused exercises designed to build a strong working knowledge of fraud risks and effective anti-fraud controls. Whether you are an auditor or an industry professional, you'll gain actionable strategies to strengthen oversight, reduce vulnerabilities, and safeguard your organization.

Objective

Identify common frauds occurring in governments and nonprofits today
Skillfully develop controls to combat frauds
Protect governments and nonprofits from fraud

Highlights

Examine real-world misappropriations of cash, check frauds, vendor scams, credit card abuse, grant frauds, benefit schemes, inventory thefts, and payroll frauds
Identify and develop practical controls to prevent and detect fraud
Tailor controls to the size and fit of the government or nonprofit

Designed For

Auditors and industry professionals working in the government and nonprofit environment

Prerequisite

Basic knowledge of the government and nonprofit environment

Advanced Preparation

None