Real Frauds Found in Governments

Overview

A comprehensive learning approach.

Frauds in governments are as unique as government entities themselves. In this self-study course, you will learn about real-world government fraud, including cyber fraud, and your responsibilities when dealing with government.

Analyzing several unique frauds that occurred in the sector, this course offers a comprehensive learning approach using examples, explanations of audit standards, and informative case studies.

Highlights

Key Topics

• Misappropriation of assets
• External financial reporting
• Cyber fraud
• Management override
• Improper use of procurement cards

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of internal controls within a government.

Designed For

Who Will Benefit

Auditors and accounting and financial professionals of governmental entities

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Recognize how expense allocation policies can be circumvented and lead to possible fraud.
• Identify how various board incentives and mandates may be possible indicators of fraud.
• Identify how personnel policies and procedures can be circumvented and lead to possible fraud or abuse.