Proven Controls to Steer You Clear of Fraud [FFC4]

Aug 27, 2019
Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Subject:

Accounting & Auditing

Credit Hours:

4.00

Price:

Member: $150.00
Non-member: $225.00

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Discussion Leader:

Robert G. Moody, Jr., CPA    more info

Rob’s previous experience as a City Finance Officer coupled with his role as a partner in a local public accounting firm (where he led the government assurance practice) has provided him extensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of state and local governments. Rob has a leadership style that is client-centered and focused on the needs and wants of those served.

Rob brings a strong customer service perspective to clients and a seasoned understanding of government operations and organizational issues. He recognizes challenges early and has a cooperative style that brings people together to solve issues and improve challenging situations.  Rob’s involvement in performance audits, organizational assessments, efficiency and effectiveness studies, and support to a variety of financial, accounting, and reporting functions allow him to bring direct value to almost any client situation.

Rob's specializes in accounting, reporting and auditing for municipalities with a focus on State Agencies, Cities, and Special Districts, Financial and Single Audits, Federal Compliance Audits, Program Specific Audits, Internal Controls.

Rob presents locally, regionally and nationally on topics of governmental accounting, reporting and auditing.  His experience and background allow him to complement presentations with a personal style and confidence that is both informational and entertaining.

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Website registration for this course closes on August 26, 2019. To register after this date please contact the society at akcpa@ak.net or 907-562-4334.

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Proven Controls to Steer You Clear of Fraud (FFC4)

August 27, 2019

Alaska Society of CPAs Office
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 203
Anchorage, AK 99503

LATE REGISTRATION POLICY
For registrations received less than 21 days from the course date will be charged a late fee of $50 for each 8 hour course and $25 for each 4 hour course and $12.50 for each 2 hour course.

Organizations that fall victim to fraud (and that is every organization in the world) have many controls in place to combat fraud. We will discuss means and methods to stop fraud and the controls that victim organizations employ to seek improvements for our organizations.

Major Topics:
- Frauds cost -- ACFEs Report to the Nations; Ancillary costs
- Why good folks go bad -- What studies indicate; Five interesting findings; Red flags
- Combating fraud with control
- Fraud checklists

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the prevalence and incredible cost of fraud
- Learn what drives seemingly honest people to steal
- Understand that there are many layers in fraud defense
- Understand that checklists can help both management and us to focus in areas we may have overlooked

Designed For: CPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues on how to better prevent fraud from occurring at the source would-be fraudsters as well as to seek means to improve anti-fraud controls

CPE Credits: 4, Accounting & Auditing

Level of Knowledge: Basic

Prerequisite: None

Acronym: FFC4

Discussion Leader: Robert G. Moody, Jr., CPA