On-Demand

2 CPE

Surgent's Lessons Learned: What a $53 Million Fraud Can Teach Us

On-Demand
2 CPE

This course is delivered as a recorded video. After completing all sessions, you must pass the final exam with a minimum score of 70% to receive credit.

This course will take an in-depth look at the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history. What red flags did the auditors miss? What red flags did the bank miss? This course includes a conversation with former U.S. Marshal Jason Wojdylo, who was an integral part of this case. This is the fourth of five 2-hour courses in Surgent’s Fraud Certificate Program. This program includes a combination of lectures, animated videos, and live interviews with white-collar offenders and whistle-blowers. Each course is designed to be engaging and informative and will enhance your understanding of fraud.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the circumstances surrounding Rita Crundwell’s municipal fraud
  • Use the lessons learned from that case to understand some of the characteristics of an effective internal fraud program

Major Topics

  • Background of the Dixon, IL fraud case
  • Internal control weaknesses related to the $53 million fraud
  • Lessons learned from this case

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE
2
Auditing

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Fraud/Forensic Accounting

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Professionals who want to learn from a real-life fraud case to understand how to detect and prevent fraud in their organizations

Provider

Surgent CPE

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