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 Duration 70 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Overview of the CFE credential
  • Summary of the four primary domains of the CFE exam
  • Effective study strategies and recommended resources

Understanding Fraud

  • Defining fraud and identifying its various types
  • The fraud triangle: pressure, opportunity, and rationalization
  • Introduction to occupational fraud

Basics of Financial Transactions

  • Foundational concepts in accounting and auditing
  • Interpreting financial statements
  • Understanding financial transaction cycles

Overview of Fraud Schemes

  • Asset misappropriation methods
  • Corruption-related schemes
  • Financial statement manipulation

Asset Misappropriation Strategies

  • Cash diversion tactics
  • Theft of inventory and other assets
  • Billing and payroll manipulation

Financial Statement Fraud

  • Revenue recognition manipulation
  • Inaccurate disclosures
  • Asset valuation misrepresentations

Legal Aspects of Fraud

  • Navigating the legal system
  • Constitutive elements of fraud and related crimes
  • Distinguishing between civil and criminal fraud

Illicit Financial Activities

  • Money laundering mechanisms
  • Bankruptcy fraud
  • Securities fraud

Legal Framework in Fraud Examination

  • Protocols for evidence collection and preservation
  • Providing expert witness testimony
  • Understanding the legal rights of the accused

Regulatory Landscape

  • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • Anti-money laundering regulations

Fraud Investigation Methodologies

  • Strategic planning and execution of fraud examinations
  • Advanced interviewing techniques
  • Systematic evidence gathering

Investigative Instruments and Tactics

  • Digital forensics applications
  • Surveillance operations
  • Undercover investigative activities

Data Analytics in Fraud Investigations

  • Leveraging data analytics for fraud detection
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Recognizing key red flags

Reporting and Court Testimony

  • Drafting investigative reports
  • Preparation for litigation
  • Courtroom testimony procedures

Building Fraud Prevention Frameworks

  • Conducting fraud risk assessments
  • Strengthening internal controls
  • Fostering ethical organizational behavior

 Exam Preparation and Practice

  • Comprehensive review of key concepts across all four exam sections
  • Practice exercises and test-taking strategies
  • Final question and answer session

Conclusion and Future Pathways

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental accounting principles and financial transactions

Intended Audience

  • Aspiring fraud examiners
  • Professionals in accounting, auditing, law enforcement, and compliance roles
  • Internal auditors

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