April 14, 2027

Webinar

4 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): All About Fraud - Examples, Prevention and Auditing 🗓️

April 14, 2027
Webinar
4 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): All About Fraud - Examples, Prevention and Auditing 🗓️

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    Instructor

    Melisa
    Galasso

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    Melisa Galasso, CPA

    Bio

    Melisa F. Galasso is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting.

    Her passion is providing high-quality CPE that is meaningful, creates efficiencies and improves quality, and positively impacts ROI. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts.

    Melisa is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Her passion for instructional design and adult learning techniques is one of the differentiators that set her apart from other CPE providers.

    She also serves on the FASB's Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC), AICPA Council, and the VSCPA's Board of Directors. She previously served on the AICPA's Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA's A&A committee.  In addition, Melisa authors the AICPA's State and Local Government Guide and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.

    Melisa is a 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award recipient and was honored as a "40 under 40" by CPA Practice Advisor in 2017, 2018, and 2019. She was also named the 2019 Rising Star by her regional NAWBO chapter, received the Don Farmer award for achievement in technical content instruction, and earned several other awards for public speaking and technical training.

Fraud continues to make headlines, underscoring the importance of understanding how fraud occurs, how it can be prevented, and how auditors are expected to respond. This course begins with an overview of common fraud schemes identified in the 2026 Report to the Nations issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, along with key characteristics commonly observed among fraud perpetrators. The course then explores practical approaches organizations use to prevent and deter fraud, highlighting controls, policies, and cultural factors that can reduce fraud risk. Participants will also review recent fraud cases reported in the news to reinforce how these schemes manifest in real-world settings. The course concludes with a discussion of the auditor's responsibilities related to fraud under AU-C 240, including an overview of proposed changes to the fraud standards and what they may mean for future audit engagements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Recognize common fraud schemes identified in the Report to the Nations.
  • Identify common characteristics and risk factors associated with fraud perpetrators.
  • Identify preventive measures organizations use to deter fraud.
  • Recall key data points and trends from the 2026 Report to the Nations.
  • Identify the auditor’s responsibilities related to the consideration of fraud under AU-C 240.

Major Topics

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • 2026 Report to the Nations issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner.
  • Practical approaches organizations use to prevent and deter fraud, highlighting controls, policies, and cultural factors that can reduce fraud risk.
  • Recent fraud cases reported in the news to reinforce how these schemes manifest in real-world settings.
  • Discussion of the auditor's responsibilities related to fraud under AU-C 240, including an overview of proposed changes to the fraud standards and what they may mean for future audit engagements.

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE Credits
4
Auditing

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Auditing
  • Fraud/Forensic Accounting

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CPA Crossings. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

Accountants and Auditors

Provider

CPA Crossings, LLC

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