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Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 7 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة West Virginia University
  • Offered by

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Everyday across the world, thousands of businesses are victimized by fraud. Who commits these bad acts? Why? And, how? In this course we are going to help you answer the questions: who commits fraud, why and how. We’ll also help you develop skills for catching them.

الوحدات

Week 1

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Bernie Madoff

4 Videos

  • The Elements of Fraud
  • Why People Commit Fraud
  • Fraudster Demographics
  • Randy Pierce - The Accidental Fraudster

2 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Getting the Most from this Course

Week 2

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Lance Armstrong

4 Videos

  • The Predator Fraudster
  • Attributes of a Predator
  • Internal Control Concepts
  • How to Detect and Prevent Financial Statement Fraud - Crazy Eddie

Week 3

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Edward Snowden

5 Videos

  • Using Data and Technology for Fraud Detection and Investigation
  • Data Analysis Tools
  • Benford Analysis
  • Availability of Data and Text Analysis
  • Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Steve Comisar

Week 4

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on combating cross-jurisdictional crime

4 Videos

  • Money Laundering
  • Money Laundering Basics
  • Money Laundering Schemes
  • Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Money Laundering

Week 5

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 5 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Cynthia Cooper & Betty Vinson

5 Videos

  • Whistleblowing
  • WorldCom Fraud
  • The Choice to be a Whistleblower
  • ZZZZ Best and Barry Minkow
  • Final Thoughts

Final Exam

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Exam

Auto Summary

Explore the essentials of forensic accounting and fraud detection in this foundational course offered by Coursera. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn who commits fraud, why, and how, while developing key skills to catch fraudsters. Perfect for business and management enthusiasts, this 420-minute course is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for anyone looking to understand and combat business fraud.

Dr. Richard Riley, Ph.D
Instructors

Dr. Richard Riley, Ph.D

Dr. Richard Dull, Ph.D
Instructors

Dr. Richard Dull, Ph.D

John Gill, J.D., CFE
Instructors

John Gill, J.D., CFE