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 Duration 70 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Introduction to the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential
  • Overview of the four primary domains assessed in the CFE examination
  • Recommended preparation methodologies and study resources

Understanding Fraud

  • Definitions and classifications of fraudulent activities
  • The fraud triangle: Incentive, opportunity, and rationalization
  • Overview of occupational fraud patterns

Financial Transactions Basics

  • Foundational accounting and auditing principles
  • Interpretation of financial statements
  • Introduction to the financial transaction lifecycle

Fraud Schemes Overview

  • Asset misappropriation methods
  • Corruption and conflict-of-interest schemes
  • Financial statement manipulation

Asset Misappropriation Schemes

  • Cash diversion and theft
  • Inventory and tangible asset theft
  • Billing irregularities and payroll schemes

Financial Statement Fraud

  • Revenue recognition manipulation
  • Inadequate or misleading disclosures
  • Improper asset valuation practices

Legal Elements of Fraud

  • Navigating the legal framework
  • Statutory elements of fraud and associated offenses
  • Distinctions between civil and criminal fraud proceedings

Fraudulent Financial Transactions

  • Money laundering typologies
  • Bankruptcy fraud
  • Securities fraud

Legal Considerations in Fraud Examination

  • Evidence collection and chain of custody protocols
  • Standards for expert witness testimony
  • Due process rights of accused individuals

Regulatory Environment

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance requirements
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act obligations
  • Anti-money laundering regulatory standards

Fraud Investigation Techniques

  • Strategic planning and execution of fraud examinations
  • Effective interviewing and interrogation techniques
  • Systematic evidence gathering procedures

Investigative Tools and Techniques

  • Digital forensics application
  • Surveillance methodologies
  • Undercover operational procedures

Data Analysis in Fraud Investigations

  • Leveraging data analytics for fraud detection
  • Critical analysis of financial statements
  • Identification of risk indicators and red flags

Reporting and Testifying

  • Drafting authoritative investigative reports
  • Trial preparation and procedural readiness
  • Courtroom testimony and cross-examination protocols

Developing Fraud Prevention Programs

  • Conducting organizational fraud risk assessments
  • Design and implementation of internal controls
  • Establishing ethical standards and compliance cultures

Exam Review and Practice Test

  • Comprehensive review of key concepts across all four examination domains
  • Mock examinations and test-taking strategies
  • Final inquiry and review session

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial transaction processing

Audience

  • Professionals aspiring to obtain the fraud examiner credential
  • Specialists in accounting, auditing, law enforcement, and regulatory compliance
  • Internal auditors and oversight professionals

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