Fundamental Concepts of Fraud Certification
- Course Duration: 0.75h
- qualification: Fundamental Concepts of Fraud Certification
About this course
Fundamental Concepts of Fraud Certification
The term “fraud” refers to any crime that entails a violation of trust or deliberate deception. It can take many forms and is often committed by people who, at first glance, would appear unlikely culprits.
In this course, you will gain an overview of the practical and psychological aspects of fraud. You will learn what distinguishes fraud from other types of crime. This course focuses primarily on financial fraud and how it occurs in a business setting.
What you will learn
You Will Learn:
- The differences between internal and external fraud and an overview of financial statement fraud
- The typical characteristics of someone who commits fraud
- The three main elements of fraud and how some of the most common types of fraud work
- The three points at which fraud can occur within a company
- The two main categories of fraud and how fraud can destroy a business
Benefits of this course
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- Learning about fraud can help you protect yourself against it, whether you are an employee or worker
- If you are responsible for drawing up financial policies as part of your job, this course will help you decide which checks to put in place and how to enforce them
- If you have been a victim of fraud, this course may help you understand the perpetrator’s motives and the various factors that prompted their actions
- This course will help you identify suspicious behaviour, which in turn will allow you to play your part in tackling this common crime