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K2’s Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls

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Live Virtual Seminar

8.00 Credits

Member Price $305.00

Non-Member Price $415.00

Overview

The fraud epidemic continues, creating billions in losses every year. Participate in this session to learn how most frauds occur and what controls you can and should implement to reduce fraud risks. 

Highlights

  • Key fraud risks impacting businesses today
  • Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims
  • How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim

Prerequisites

Fundamental understanding of internal controls

Designed For

CPAs and other accounting, auditing, and business professionals who are seeking to reduce fraud risk

Objectives

  • Define information technology general controls and information technology application controls and distinguish between the two
  • List examples of critical information technology controls
  • Recognize control failures and weaknesses that can lead to fraud
  • List recommendations for improving internal controls in an organization

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Brian Tankersley, K2 Enterprises LLC

Brian Tankersley is a CPA and consultant based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brian is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses on auditing and technology for the American Institute of CPAs and K2 Enterprises, and is a senior faculty member with Becker Professional Review. Brian writes and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (http://blog.bftcpa.com). Tankersley’s areas of practice include accounting systems, taxation, IT consulting, and general business consulting. Prior to forming his own firm Brian practiced in public accounting with both international and local firms, as well as industry. His financial experience includes accounting & auditing, accounting system implementations, tax returns, financial analysis, inventory costing, and audits of public and private companies. Brian’s non-financial experience includes retail, wholesale, and manufacturing industry experience, technology strategy, technology management, systems implementation, technical training and documentation. Brian is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Technology Professional, and has bachelors degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Mr. Tankersley has served on numerous board of directors and in leadership roles for both his church and in professional organizations. Brian is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of CPAs. He has also served as an officer and director for numerous area community and professional organizations. Brian, his wife Janette, and their four year old son make their home in Farragut, Tennessee. Entered 06/28/2006

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Non-Member Price $415.00

Member Price $305.00