Psychology of Fraud (ILT)

Length: 6h modules icon

Modules: 4 instructor led icon

Instructor LedEntry Level6 CPE Hours

Course Overview

This course covers proven techniques based on understanding the psychology of fraud to help prevent and mitigate fraud within core business systems. After defining fraud and establishing the universal scope of the problem fraud presents to organizations worldwide, it examines the psychology and motivations of fraudsters to help understand and develop strategies for prevention and detection. By understanding the psychology of fraud, we will be better able to design fraud prevention, detection, deterrence controls, analysis, and investigations. This course also includes proven fraud prevention and detection techniques based on an understanding of the psychological factors related to fraud. Armed with a thorough understanding of how psychology impacts behaviors, participants will be better prepared with the knowledge needed to create a more effective anti-fraud environment.

Why You Should Take This Course

For users who are new to internal auditing, or would like to learn more about it.

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

Overview and Introduction

Here are the topics we’ll cover

1. Overview and Introduction
- Defining Fraud and its Scope
- Fraud Prevention and Detection: Whose Job is it?
- Management’s Perspective and...

ACI Learning is registered with NASBA

ACI Learning is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/

Participation Policy for On-Demand, Self-Paced Courses

Students enrolled in on-demand, self-paced courses are expected to take an active role in their learning by progressing through the course materials in a timely and consistent manner. Because these courses are self-directed, full completion of all modules, videos, labs, and assessments with a passing score of 70 are required to receive credit and any applicable CPEs.

Learners are encouraged to set a regular study schedule to stay on track and maximize comprehension. CPE credits will be awarded based on the total course hours and verified completion of all required activities.