Certified Fraud Examiner A Complete Guide
You're not just reading reports or chasing red flags anymore. You're on the front lines where financial integrity is won or lost, and the pressure is real. Every missed clue could mean millions in undetected fraud, compliance failures, or reputational collapse. The stakes have never been higher - and neither has your opportunity. In today’s complex risk landscape, generic auditing training won’t cut it. You need a systematic, battle-tested methodology that turns suspicion into evidence, uncertainty into action, and experience into authority. That’s exactly what you get inside Certified Fraud Examiner A Complete Guide. This is not another theory-heavy program with vague frameworks. It’s a precision-built roadmap that takes you from reactive investigator to proactive fraud prevention strategist - with the tools, templates, and certification-backed confidence to prove it. Imagine being the person who uncovers a multi-year embezzlement scheme before it destroys shareholder value. That’s exactly what happened to Maria Tran, Senior Compliance Officer at a regional banking group. After completing this program, she identified a pattern of manipulated vendor payments that had evaded detection for 22 months, recovering over $3.2 million and earning a promotion to Head of Investigative Controls. This course delivers one critical outcome: within 45 days, you’ll have the structured knowledge, real-world protocols, and formal recognition needed to investigate, detect, prevent, and report fraud at the highest professional standard - complete with a board-ready investigative portfolio and globally recognised Certificate of Completion. No fluff. No filler. No waiting for someone else to act. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Self-Paced, Immediate Access, Zero Time Conflicts
The Certified Fraud Examiner A Complete Guide is designed for professionals who lead complex investigations, manage compliance risks, or safeguard organisational assets - not for those who can afford to wait. This is a fully self-paced course with on-demand access. There are no fixed schedules, no live sessions, and no deadlines. Begin today, progress at your own speed, and return to any section as often as you need. Most learners complete the core material within 35 to 45 hours, with tangible improvements in case assessment and detection accuracy visible within the first two modules. Lifetime Access & Guaranteed Future Updates
- You receive lifetime access to all course materials, including every future update at no additional cost.
- Regulatory environments evolve. Fraud techniques advance. Your training must keep pace - and it will.
- Updates are automatically included, ensuring your knowledge remains current, relevant, and aligned with global forensic standards.
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Access your materials anytime, anywhere. Whether you're preparing for an internal investigation, reviewing financial anomalies from your tablet, or studying during international travel, the course platform is mobile-optimised and desktop-ready. Secure login works seamlessly across all major browsers and operating systems. Expert-Led Support & Practical Guidance
While the course is self-directed, you are not alone. You’ll have access to direct instructor support for content clarification, methodology questions, and case study feedback. Our team includes certified fraud examiners with over 20 years of field experience in forensic accounting, anti-corruption investigations, and regulatory compliance. Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
Upon finishing the program, you’ll earn a formal Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognised training provider trusted by thousands of compliance officers, auditors, and risk professionals across 130+ countries. This certificate validates your expertise and strengthens your credibility in boardrooms, job interviews, and regulatory reviews. No Hidden Costs. Transparent Pricing.
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We remove all risk with a full money-back guarantee. If you complete the first two modules and feel this course isn’t delivering the clarity, structure, and actionable value you expected, simply request a refund. No forms, no hoops, no pressure. Secure Enrollment & Confirmation Process
After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with receipt details. Your course access instructions will be delivered separately once your materials are prepared and verified - ensuring a smooth, error-free onboarding process. “Will This Work for Me?” - We’ve Got You Covered
Whether you're a seasoned forensic accountant, an internal auditor expanding your scope, or a compliance officer stepping into investigative roles, this course is built for real-world application. It adapts to your background, current role, and goals. This works even if: - You’ve never led a full fraud investigation from start to finish.
- You’re transitioning from financial audit to forensic examination.
- You work in a highly regulated industry like banking, healthcare, or government.
- You need to demonstrate measurable competence to regulators or senior management.
With role-specific frameworks, adaptable templates, and step-by-step investigative workflows, you’ll gain practical competence fast - regardless of your starting point. Your success is protected by design, backed by support, and guaranteed by our refund promise. You’re not buying content. You’re investing in certainty, capability, and career advancement - with zero downside.
Module 1: Foundations of Fraud Examination - Defining fraud and its legal classifications
- Understanding the fraud triangle: pressure, opportunity, rationalisation
- Differentiating fraud from error, non-compliance, and mismanagement
- Types of occupational fraud: asset misappropriation, corruption, financial statement fraud
- Common fraud schemes in public and private sectors
- Profile of the average fraudster: behavioural red flags
- Role of organisational culture in fraud prevention
- Overview of global fraud statistics and trends
- Introduction to the fraud risk assessment lifecycle
- Legal and ethical foundations of fraud examination
Module 2: Fraud Detection Methodologies - Proactive vs. reactive detection techniques
- Designing effective fraud detection alerts
- Using data analytics to identify anomalies
- Benford's Law and digital analysis applications
- Red flag indicators in financial records
- Employee behaviour monitoring with privacy compliance
- Anonymous reporting systems and whistleblower program design
- Conducting risk-based transaction testing
- Tailoring detection strategies to industry sectors
- Building a fraud detection checklist for audits
Module 3: Investigative Planning & Case Initiation - Determining when to initiate a formal investigation
- Documenting the preliminary assessment
- Establishing investigative authority and scope
- Assembling the investigation team and roles
- Developing an investigation work plan
- Setting investigation objectives and success criteria
- Legal considerations in internal investigations
- Engaging legal counsel and preserving attorney-client privilege
- Creating case files with chain-of-custody protocols
- Notification procedures for management and stakeholders
Module 4: Evidence Collection & Documentation - Standards for admissible evidence in legal proceedings
- Types of evidence: documentary, testimonial, physical, digital
- Securing financial records and accounting data
- Preserving electronic evidence without contamination
- Email and communication preservation strategies
- Using timestamps and metadata in analysis
- Creating detailed evidence logs and indexing systems
- Handling encrypted or password-protected files
- Maintaining confidentiality throughout collection
- Documentation templates for fraud case files
Module 5: Digital Forensics & Data Analysis - Introduction to digital forensic principles
- Identifying relevant digital sources: emails, logs, cloud storage
- Extracting data from accounting and ERP systems
- Forensic data recovery techniques
- Analysing user access and login history
- Detecting file alterations and deletion patterns
- Using forensic tools for metadata extraction
- Correlating digital activity with financial anomalies
- Presenting digital evidence in a clear, non-technical format
- Data visualisation for fraud timelines and patterns
Module 6: Interviewing Techniques for Fraud Examiners - Planning the investigative interview
- Selecting interview subjects and sequence
- Developing open-ended and closed questions
- Establishing rapport without compromising objectivity
- Recognising verbal and non-verbal deception cues
- Conducting admission-seeking interviews ethically
- Avoiding leading questions and coercion
- Recording and transcribing interviews compliantly
- Addressing denials and deflections effectively
- Post-interview documentation best practices
Module 7: Financial Statement Fraud Detection - Common manipulation techniques: revenue inflation, expense deferral
- Revenue recognition red flags
- Asset overstatement and fictitious assets
- Liability understatement and off-balance-sheet entities
- Round-tripping and phantom transactions
- Use of special purpose vehicles for obfuscation
- Comparative analysis with industry benchmarks
- Cash flow vs. reported profit discrepancies
- Executive compensation incentives and reporting pressure
- Forensic accounting ratios for fraud detection
Module 8: Asset Misappropriation Schemes - Skimming and its detection challenges
- Cash larceny: on-premise vs. off-premise
- Billing schemes: fictitious vendors and inflated invoices
- Payroll fraud: ghost employees and overtime abuse
- Expense reimbursement fraud: personal expenses, duplicate claims
- Check tampering and forged endorsements
- Inventory theft and shrinkage concealment
- Electronic fund transfer abuse
- Use of shell companies to launder misappropriated funds
- Segregation of duties failures that enable theft
Module 9: Corruption & Bribery Investigations - Understanding kickbacks and conflict of interest
- Detecting bid-rigging and collusive tendering
- Gifts, entertainment, and ethical boundaries
- Third-party due diligence procedures
- Conducting vendor background checks
- Monitoring payments to high-risk jurisdictions
- Analysing personal expenditures against declared income
- Utilising public records and open-source intelligence
- Anti-bribery compliance under international laws
- Designing vendor monitoring and audit protocols
Module 10: Fraud Risk Assessment Framework - Establishing a fraud risk universe
- Identifying high-risk processes and departments
- Assessing likelihood and impact of fraud scenarios
- Mapping fraud risks to internal controls
- Using risk scoring models consistently
- Updating assessments based on new threats
- Documenting risk assessment findings formally
- Reporting to audit committees and boards
- Linking risk assessments to audit planning
- Automating risk scoring with templates
Module 11: Internal Control Evaluation - Understanding the COSO internal control framework
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Identifying control gaps and override risks
- Segregation of duties analysis and conflict mapping
- Monitoring automated vs. manual controls
- Role-based access control reviews
- Management override detection strategies
- Reviewing approval hierarchies and thresholds
- Vendor access and third-party control testing
- Documenting control weaknesses with remediation plans
Module 12: Fraud Prevention Programs - Designing a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy
- Establishing a tone from the top
- Developing anti-fraud policies and codes of conduct
- Conducting mandatory fraud awareness training
- Implementing a formal ethics hotline
- Measuring program effectiveness with KPIs
- Conducting surprise audits and announced controls testing
- Employee background screening procedures
- Managing employee exit procedures to prevent sabotage
- Linking prevention to performance evaluations
Module 13: Case Management & Workflow Automation - Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Defining fraud and its legal classifications
- Understanding the fraud triangle: pressure, opportunity, rationalisation
- Differentiating fraud from error, non-compliance, and mismanagement
- Types of occupational fraud: asset misappropriation, corruption, financial statement fraud
- Common fraud schemes in public and private sectors
- Profile of the average fraudster: behavioural red flags
- Role of organisational culture in fraud prevention
- Overview of global fraud statistics and trends
- Introduction to the fraud risk assessment lifecycle
- Legal and ethical foundations of fraud examination
Module 2: Fraud Detection Methodologies - Proactive vs. reactive detection techniques
- Designing effective fraud detection alerts
- Using data analytics to identify anomalies
- Benford's Law and digital analysis applications
- Red flag indicators in financial records
- Employee behaviour monitoring with privacy compliance
- Anonymous reporting systems and whistleblower program design
- Conducting risk-based transaction testing
- Tailoring detection strategies to industry sectors
- Building a fraud detection checklist for audits
Module 3: Investigative Planning & Case Initiation - Determining when to initiate a formal investigation
- Documenting the preliminary assessment
- Establishing investigative authority and scope
- Assembling the investigation team and roles
- Developing an investigation work plan
- Setting investigation objectives and success criteria
- Legal considerations in internal investigations
- Engaging legal counsel and preserving attorney-client privilege
- Creating case files with chain-of-custody protocols
- Notification procedures for management and stakeholders
Module 4: Evidence Collection & Documentation - Standards for admissible evidence in legal proceedings
- Types of evidence: documentary, testimonial, physical, digital
- Securing financial records and accounting data
- Preserving electronic evidence without contamination
- Email and communication preservation strategies
- Using timestamps and metadata in analysis
- Creating detailed evidence logs and indexing systems
- Handling encrypted or password-protected files
- Maintaining confidentiality throughout collection
- Documentation templates for fraud case files
Module 5: Digital Forensics & Data Analysis - Introduction to digital forensic principles
- Identifying relevant digital sources: emails, logs, cloud storage
- Extracting data from accounting and ERP systems
- Forensic data recovery techniques
- Analysing user access and login history
- Detecting file alterations and deletion patterns
- Using forensic tools for metadata extraction
- Correlating digital activity with financial anomalies
- Presenting digital evidence in a clear, non-technical format
- Data visualisation for fraud timelines and patterns
Module 6: Interviewing Techniques for Fraud Examiners - Planning the investigative interview
- Selecting interview subjects and sequence
- Developing open-ended and closed questions
- Establishing rapport without compromising objectivity
- Recognising verbal and non-verbal deception cues
- Conducting admission-seeking interviews ethically
- Avoiding leading questions and coercion
- Recording and transcribing interviews compliantly
- Addressing denials and deflections effectively
- Post-interview documentation best practices
Module 7: Financial Statement Fraud Detection - Common manipulation techniques: revenue inflation, expense deferral
- Revenue recognition red flags
- Asset overstatement and fictitious assets
- Liability understatement and off-balance-sheet entities
- Round-tripping and phantom transactions
- Use of special purpose vehicles for obfuscation
- Comparative analysis with industry benchmarks
- Cash flow vs. reported profit discrepancies
- Executive compensation incentives and reporting pressure
- Forensic accounting ratios for fraud detection
Module 8: Asset Misappropriation Schemes - Skimming and its detection challenges
- Cash larceny: on-premise vs. off-premise
- Billing schemes: fictitious vendors and inflated invoices
- Payroll fraud: ghost employees and overtime abuse
- Expense reimbursement fraud: personal expenses, duplicate claims
- Check tampering and forged endorsements
- Inventory theft and shrinkage concealment
- Electronic fund transfer abuse
- Use of shell companies to launder misappropriated funds
- Segregation of duties failures that enable theft
Module 9: Corruption & Bribery Investigations - Understanding kickbacks and conflict of interest
- Detecting bid-rigging and collusive tendering
- Gifts, entertainment, and ethical boundaries
- Third-party due diligence procedures
- Conducting vendor background checks
- Monitoring payments to high-risk jurisdictions
- Analysing personal expenditures against declared income
- Utilising public records and open-source intelligence
- Anti-bribery compliance under international laws
- Designing vendor monitoring and audit protocols
Module 10: Fraud Risk Assessment Framework - Establishing a fraud risk universe
- Identifying high-risk processes and departments
- Assessing likelihood and impact of fraud scenarios
- Mapping fraud risks to internal controls
- Using risk scoring models consistently
- Updating assessments based on new threats
- Documenting risk assessment findings formally
- Reporting to audit committees and boards
- Linking risk assessments to audit planning
- Automating risk scoring with templates
Module 11: Internal Control Evaluation - Understanding the COSO internal control framework
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Identifying control gaps and override risks
- Segregation of duties analysis and conflict mapping
- Monitoring automated vs. manual controls
- Role-based access control reviews
- Management override detection strategies
- Reviewing approval hierarchies and thresholds
- Vendor access and third-party control testing
- Documenting control weaknesses with remediation plans
Module 12: Fraud Prevention Programs - Designing a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy
- Establishing a tone from the top
- Developing anti-fraud policies and codes of conduct
- Conducting mandatory fraud awareness training
- Implementing a formal ethics hotline
- Measuring program effectiveness with KPIs
- Conducting surprise audits and announced controls testing
- Employee background screening procedures
- Managing employee exit procedures to prevent sabotage
- Linking prevention to performance evaluations
Module 13: Case Management & Workflow Automation - Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Determining when to initiate a formal investigation
- Documenting the preliminary assessment
- Establishing investigative authority and scope
- Assembling the investigation team and roles
- Developing an investigation work plan
- Setting investigation objectives and success criteria
- Legal considerations in internal investigations
- Engaging legal counsel and preserving attorney-client privilege
- Creating case files with chain-of-custody protocols
- Notification procedures for management and stakeholders
Module 4: Evidence Collection & Documentation - Standards for admissible evidence in legal proceedings
- Types of evidence: documentary, testimonial, physical, digital
- Securing financial records and accounting data
- Preserving electronic evidence without contamination
- Email and communication preservation strategies
- Using timestamps and metadata in analysis
- Creating detailed evidence logs and indexing systems
- Handling encrypted or password-protected files
- Maintaining confidentiality throughout collection
- Documentation templates for fraud case files
Module 5: Digital Forensics & Data Analysis - Introduction to digital forensic principles
- Identifying relevant digital sources: emails, logs, cloud storage
- Extracting data from accounting and ERP systems
- Forensic data recovery techniques
- Analysing user access and login history
- Detecting file alterations and deletion patterns
- Using forensic tools for metadata extraction
- Correlating digital activity with financial anomalies
- Presenting digital evidence in a clear, non-technical format
- Data visualisation for fraud timelines and patterns
Module 6: Interviewing Techniques for Fraud Examiners - Planning the investigative interview
- Selecting interview subjects and sequence
- Developing open-ended and closed questions
- Establishing rapport without compromising objectivity
- Recognising verbal and non-verbal deception cues
- Conducting admission-seeking interviews ethically
- Avoiding leading questions and coercion
- Recording and transcribing interviews compliantly
- Addressing denials and deflections effectively
- Post-interview documentation best practices
Module 7: Financial Statement Fraud Detection - Common manipulation techniques: revenue inflation, expense deferral
- Revenue recognition red flags
- Asset overstatement and fictitious assets
- Liability understatement and off-balance-sheet entities
- Round-tripping and phantom transactions
- Use of special purpose vehicles for obfuscation
- Comparative analysis with industry benchmarks
- Cash flow vs. reported profit discrepancies
- Executive compensation incentives and reporting pressure
- Forensic accounting ratios for fraud detection
Module 8: Asset Misappropriation Schemes - Skimming and its detection challenges
- Cash larceny: on-premise vs. off-premise
- Billing schemes: fictitious vendors and inflated invoices
- Payroll fraud: ghost employees and overtime abuse
- Expense reimbursement fraud: personal expenses, duplicate claims
- Check tampering and forged endorsements
- Inventory theft and shrinkage concealment
- Electronic fund transfer abuse
- Use of shell companies to launder misappropriated funds
- Segregation of duties failures that enable theft
Module 9: Corruption & Bribery Investigations - Understanding kickbacks and conflict of interest
- Detecting bid-rigging and collusive tendering
- Gifts, entertainment, and ethical boundaries
- Third-party due diligence procedures
- Conducting vendor background checks
- Monitoring payments to high-risk jurisdictions
- Analysing personal expenditures against declared income
- Utilising public records and open-source intelligence
- Anti-bribery compliance under international laws
- Designing vendor monitoring and audit protocols
Module 10: Fraud Risk Assessment Framework - Establishing a fraud risk universe
- Identifying high-risk processes and departments
- Assessing likelihood and impact of fraud scenarios
- Mapping fraud risks to internal controls
- Using risk scoring models consistently
- Updating assessments based on new threats
- Documenting risk assessment findings formally
- Reporting to audit committees and boards
- Linking risk assessments to audit planning
- Automating risk scoring with templates
Module 11: Internal Control Evaluation - Understanding the COSO internal control framework
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Identifying control gaps and override risks
- Segregation of duties analysis and conflict mapping
- Monitoring automated vs. manual controls
- Role-based access control reviews
- Management override detection strategies
- Reviewing approval hierarchies and thresholds
- Vendor access and third-party control testing
- Documenting control weaknesses with remediation plans
Module 12: Fraud Prevention Programs - Designing a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy
- Establishing a tone from the top
- Developing anti-fraud policies and codes of conduct
- Conducting mandatory fraud awareness training
- Implementing a formal ethics hotline
- Measuring program effectiveness with KPIs
- Conducting surprise audits and announced controls testing
- Employee background screening procedures
- Managing employee exit procedures to prevent sabotage
- Linking prevention to performance evaluations
Module 13: Case Management & Workflow Automation - Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Introduction to digital forensic principles
- Identifying relevant digital sources: emails, logs, cloud storage
- Extracting data from accounting and ERP systems
- Forensic data recovery techniques
- Analysing user access and login history
- Detecting file alterations and deletion patterns
- Using forensic tools for metadata extraction
- Correlating digital activity with financial anomalies
- Presenting digital evidence in a clear, non-technical format
- Data visualisation for fraud timelines and patterns
Module 6: Interviewing Techniques for Fraud Examiners - Planning the investigative interview
- Selecting interview subjects and sequence
- Developing open-ended and closed questions
- Establishing rapport without compromising objectivity
- Recognising verbal and non-verbal deception cues
- Conducting admission-seeking interviews ethically
- Avoiding leading questions and coercion
- Recording and transcribing interviews compliantly
- Addressing denials and deflections effectively
- Post-interview documentation best practices
Module 7: Financial Statement Fraud Detection - Common manipulation techniques: revenue inflation, expense deferral
- Revenue recognition red flags
- Asset overstatement and fictitious assets
- Liability understatement and off-balance-sheet entities
- Round-tripping and phantom transactions
- Use of special purpose vehicles for obfuscation
- Comparative analysis with industry benchmarks
- Cash flow vs. reported profit discrepancies
- Executive compensation incentives and reporting pressure
- Forensic accounting ratios for fraud detection
Module 8: Asset Misappropriation Schemes - Skimming and its detection challenges
- Cash larceny: on-premise vs. off-premise
- Billing schemes: fictitious vendors and inflated invoices
- Payroll fraud: ghost employees and overtime abuse
- Expense reimbursement fraud: personal expenses, duplicate claims
- Check tampering and forged endorsements
- Inventory theft and shrinkage concealment
- Electronic fund transfer abuse
- Use of shell companies to launder misappropriated funds
- Segregation of duties failures that enable theft
Module 9: Corruption & Bribery Investigations - Understanding kickbacks and conflict of interest
- Detecting bid-rigging and collusive tendering
- Gifts, entertainment, and ethical boundaries
- Third-party due diligence procedures
- Conducting vendor background checks
- Monitoring payments to high-risk jurisdictions
- Analysing personal expenditures against declared income
- Utilising public records and open-source intelligence
- Anti-bribery compliance under international laws
- Designing vendor monitoring and audit protocols
Module 10: Fraud Risk Assessment Framework - Establishing a fraud risk universe
- Identifying high-risk processes and departments
- Assessing likelihood and impact of fraud scenarios
- Mapping fraud risks to internal controls
- Using risk scoring models consistently
- Updating assessments based on new threats
- Documenting risk assessment findings formally
- Reporting to audit committees and boards
- Linking risk assessments to audit planning
- Automating risk scoring with templates
Module 11: Internal Control Evaluation - Understanding the COSO internal control framework
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Identifying control gaps and override risks
- Segregation of duties analysis and conflict mapping
- Monitoring automated vs. manual controls
- Role-based access control reviews
- Management override detection strategies
- Reviewing approval hierarchies and thresholds
- Vendor access and third-party control testing
- Documenting control weaknesses with remediation plans
Module 12: Fraud Prevention Programs - Designing a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy
- Establishing a tone from the top
- Developing anti-fraud policies and codes of conduct
- Conducting mandatory fraud awareness training
- Implementing a formal ethics hotline
- Measuring program effectiveness with KPIs
- Conducting surprise audits and announced controls testing
- Employee background screening procedures
- Managing employee exit procedures to prevent sabotage
- Linking prevention to performance evaluations
Module 13: Case Management & Workflow Automation - Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Common manipulation techniques: revenue inflation, expense deferral
- Revenue recognition red flags
- Asset overstatement and fictitious assets
- Liability understatement and off-balance-sheet entities
- Round-tripping and phantom transactions
- Use of special purpose vehicles for obfuscation
- Comparative analysis with industry benchmarks
- Cash flow vs. reported profit discrepancies
- Executive compensation incentives and reporting pressure
- Forensic accounting ratios for fraud detection
Module 8: Asset Misappropriation Schemes - Skimming and its detection challenges
- Cash larceny: on-premise vs. off-premise
- Billing schemes: fictitious vendors and inflated invoices
- Payroll fraud: ghost employees and overtime abuse
- Expense reimbursement fraud: personal expenses, duplicate claims
- Check tampering and forged endorsements
- Inventory theft and shrinkage concealment
- Electronic fund transfer abuse
- Use of shell companies to launder misappropriated funds
- Segregation of duties failures that enable theft
Module 9: Corruption & Bribery Investigations - Understanding kickbacks and conflict of interest
- Detecting bid-rigging and collusive tendering
- Gifts, entertainment, and ethical boundaries
- Third-party due diligence procedures
- Conducting vendor background checks
- Monitoring payments to high-risk jurisdictions
- Analysing personal expenditures against declared income
- Utilising public records and open-source intelligence
- Anti-bribery compliance under international laws
- Designing vendor monitoring and audit protocols
Module 10: Fraud Risk Assessment Framework - Establishing a fraud risk universe
- Identifying high-risk processes and departments
- Assessing likelihood and impact of fraud scenarios
- Mapping fraud risks to internal controls
- Using risk scoring models consistently
- Updating assessments based on new threats
- Documenting risk assessment findings formally
- Reporting to audit committees and boards
- Linking risk assessments to audit planning
- Automating risk scoring with templates
Module 11: Internal Control Evaluation - Understanding the COSO internal control framework
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Identifying control gaps and override risks
- Segregation of duties analysis and conflict mapping
- Monitoring automated vs. manual controls
- Role-based access control reviews
- Management override detection strategies
- Reviewing approval hierarchies and thresholds
- Vendor access and third-party control testing
- Documenting control weaknesses with remediation plans
Module 12: Fraud Prevention Programs - Designing a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy
- Establishing a tone from the top
- Developing anti-fraud policies and codes of conduct
- Conducting mandatory fraud awareness training
- Implementing a formal ethics hotline
- Measuring program effectiveness with KPIs
- Conducting surprise audits and announced controls testing
- Employee background screening procedures
- Managing employee exit procedures to prevent sabotage
- Linking prevention to performance evaluations
Module 13: Case Management & Workflow Automation - Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Understanding kickbacks and conflict of interest
- Detecting bid-rigging and collusive tendering
- Gifts, entertainment, and ethical boundaries
- Third-party due diligence procedures
- Conducting vendor background checks
- Monitoring payments to high-risk jurisdictions
- Analysing personal expenditures against declared income
- Utilising public records and open-source intelligence
- Anti-bribery compliance under international laws
- Designing vendor monitoring and audit protocols
Module 10: Fraud Risk Assessment Framework - Establishing a fraud risk universe
- Identifying high-risk processes and departments
- Assessing likelihood and impact of fraud scenarios
- Mapping fraud risks to internal controls
- Using risk scoring models consistently
- Updating assessments based on new threats
- Documenting risk assessment findings formally
- Reporting to audit committees and boards
- Linking risk assessments to audit planning
- Automating risk scoring with templates
Module 11: Internal Control Evaluation - Understanding the COSO internal control framework
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Identifying control gaps and override risks
- Segregation of duties analysis and conflict mapping
- Monitoring automated vs. manual controls
- Role-based access control reviews
- Management override detection strategies
- Reviewing approval hierarchies and thresholds
- Vendor access and third-party control testing
- Documenting control weaknesses with remediation plans
Module 12: Fraud Prevention Programs - Designing a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy
- Establishing a tone from the top
- Developing anti-fraud policies and codes of conduct
- Conducting mandatory fraud awareness training
- Implementing a formal ethics hotline
- Measuring program effectiveness with KPIs
- Conducting surprise audits and announced controls testing
- Employee background screening procedures
- Managing employee exit procedures to prevent sabotage
- Linking prevention to performance evaluations
Module 13: Case Management & Workflow Automation - Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Understanding the COSO internal control framework
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Identifying control gaps and override risks
- Segregation of duties analysis and conflict mapping
- Monitoring automated vs. manual controls
- Role-based access control reviews
- Management override detection strategies
- Reviewing approval hierarchies and thresholds
- Vendor access and third-party control testing
- Documenting control weaknesses with remediation plans
Module 12: Fraud Prevention Programs - Designing a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy
- Establishing a tone from the top
- Developing anti-fraud policies and codes of conduct
- Conducting mandatory fraud awareness training
- Implementing a formal ethics hotline
- Measuring program effectiveness with KPIs
- Conducting surprise audits and announced controls testing
- Employee background screening procedures
- Managing employee exit procedures to prevent sabotage
- Linking prevention to performance evaluations
Module 13: Case Management & Workflow Automation - Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Creating standard case management templates
- Setting investigation timelines and milestones
- Assigning responsibilities and tracking progress
- Using digital dashboards for case oversight
- Integrating investigative tools with case files
- Automating evidence logging and document indexing
- Generating investigative status reports
- Managing multiple investigations concurrently
- Escalation protocols for complex or urgent cases
- Closing cases with final summaries and recommendations
Module 14: Reporting & Communication Strategies - Drafting clear, concise, and objective investigation reports
- Structuring reports: executive summary, findings, evidence, conclusions
- Tailoring communication to different audiences: legal, board, operational
- Avoiding bias and unsupported allegations
- Using visuals to explain complex fraud schemes
- Protecting sensitive information in reports
- Presenting findings in meetings and briefings
- Responding to stakeholder questions professionally
- Archiving reports with confidentiality controls
- Creating executive summaries for non-technical leaders
Module 15: Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Understanding civil and criminal fraud consequences
- Compliance with SOX, FCPA, UK Bribery Act
- Data privacy laws in investigations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Employee rights during internal investigations
- Permissible scope of workplace searches
- Handling cross-border investigations legally
- Working with law enforcement and regulators
- Subpoena response and document preservation orders
- Immunity and limited waivers in interviews
- Limitations on public disclosure of findings
Module 16: Forensic Accounting Techniques - Tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts
- Following the money: layering and integration phases
- Analysing bank statements for unusual patterns
- Reconstructing incomplete or destroyed records
- Using net worth analysis to detect unexplained wealth
- Lifestyle analysis to identify living beyond means
- Calculating financial loss and damage quantification
- Presenting financial findings in court-ready format
- Working with expert witnesses and actuaries
- Detecting off-book transactions and slush funds
Module 17: Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud - Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Understanding blockchain technology basics
- Common scams: rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs
- Tracking transactions on public blockchains
- Identifying wallet-to-wallet transfers
- Exchange due diligence and KYC verification
- Converting crypto to fiat and tracing proceeds
- Valuation challenges in asset recovery
- Regulatory treatment of digital assets
- Securing crypto wallets as evidence
- Expert tools for crypto transaction analysis
Module 18: Fraud in Specific Industries - Banking: loan fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering
- Healthcare: billing fraud, upcoding, phantom services
- Insurance: false claims, agent theft, staged incidents
- Government: grant fraud, procurement fraud, payroll abuse
- Non-profits: donor fund misuse, false reporting
- Retail: return fraud, gift card theft, employee discount abuse
- Construction: bid rigging, change order fraud, ghost subcontractors
- Education: tuition fraud, grant manipulation, exam cheating networks
- Energy: meter tampering, subsidy fraud, false production reports
- Telecom: subscription fraud, SIM swap attacks, traffic pumping
Module 19: Litigation Support & Expert Testimony - Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Role of the fraud examiner in legal proceedings
- Preparing for deposition and cross-examination
- Drafting affidavits and sworn statements
- Presenting findings as an expert witness
- Maintaining objectivity under questioning
- Using demonstrative evidence in court
- Avoiding technical jargon in testimony
- Reviewing opposing expert reports
- Calculating economic damages for recovery
- Working with attorneys to strengthen the case
Module 20: Closing the Investigation & Post-Case Actions - Determining when sufficient evidence is obtained
- Evaluating disciplinary vs. criminal actions
- Preparing handover to legal or law enforcement
- Internal disciplinary recommendations
- Conducting fraud post-mortems and root cause analysis
- Updating policies and controls to prevent recurrence
- Communicating lessons learned without breaching confidentiality
- Providing training based on case outcomes
- Documenting case closure formally
- Archiving case materials for future audits or inquiries
Module 21: Building Your Investigative Portfolio - Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Compiling a professional case study portfolio
- Selecting anonymised but impactful investigations
- Writing compelling summaries with quantified results
- Presenting methodologies and tools used
- Tailoring portfolios for job applications or promotions
- Including before-and-after control improvements
- Adding certification, training, and continuing education
- Showcasing cross-functional impact
- Demonstrating ROI from investigations
- Formatting for digital and print presentation
Module 22: Career Advancement for Fraud Examiners - Positioning the Certificate of Completion on your CV
- Networking within professional fraud associations
- Pursuing advanced certifications and specialisations
- Transitioning into leadership roles: fraud manager, director
- Specialising in high-demand areas: e-discovery, crypto
- Building a personal brand as a subject matter expert
- Speaking at conferences and publishing insights
- Negotiating higher compensation based on expertise
- Using the Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Creating a continuous learning plan for career growth
Module 23: Real-World Case Simulations - Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification Pathway - Comprehensive knowledge evaluation
- Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- Practical application assessment
- Review of investigative documentation skills
- Feedback report with improvement guidance
- Passing criteria and retake policy
- Issuance of the Certificate of Completion
- Download and sharing options for your credential
- Verification portal for employers and regulators
- Next steps: continuing education and advanced learning paths
- Simulated company: fictional but realistic scenario
- Reviewing financial data for red flags
- Conducting virtual employee interviews
- Analysing digital communication trails
- Mapping relationships between vendors and staff
- Detecting a multi-layered billing scheme
- Preparing a formal investigation report
- Presenting findings to a mock audit committee
- Designing corrective action plans
- Receiving expert feedback on approach and conclusions