Addressing Fraud Risk
Overview
Unfortunately fraud can occur in all types of organizations. Being aware of the risks of fraud helps practitioners address their responsibilities related to fraud when performing assurance engagements.
This course explores conditions which may lead to fraud and how these conditions impact an assurance engagement. The course addresses required procedures related to fraud and how to respond when fraud is identified. That is, the approach to considering further audit procedures and determining the impact on the engagement report.
Through exploration of the standards and the use of illustrative examples, you will better understand the risks related to fraud and how to respond. Guidance and tips on practical application will strengthen your ability to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism and conduct effective and efficient engagements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Understand responsibilities related to fraud
- Explain the elements of motivation, opportunity and rationalization in the “fraud triangle”
- Explore attributes, mindset and actions to strengthening the ability maintain an attitude of professional skepticism
- Understand required procedures and how to incorporate them in an efficient manner
- Design procedures to respond to identified fraud
- Determine the implications of fraud on the engagement report
Course Content
Module 01
Examination of the “fraud triangle” and the conditions that lead to fraud
Module 02
Review of fraud statistics related to small businesses and how clients may be impacted
Module 03
Maintaining an attitude of professional skepticism
Module 04
Developing and performing required procedures to address risk
Module 05
Extending engagement procedures and determining impact on engagement report
Module 06
Review of key points and action planning
Module 07
Course material: Course slides & links to ACFE Report to the Nations