How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations 25-26
Overview
Small to medium-sized companies often fail to address fraud-related risks adequately. Often, organizations lack the resources needed to mitigate this risk. In other cases, owners or senior management underestimate the scope of the issue. Regardless of size, all organizations must be aware of the risks associated with intentional fraud. We’ll explore why fraud occurs, examining defalcations often used against smaller entities. Then, review measures that organizations can implement to increase security and stop fraud.
Highlights
- The reasons for fraud
- Fraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizations
- Methods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
CPAs, accounting, and business professionals.
Objectives
- Identify reasons that employees and others who are internal to an organization choose to undertake fraudulent acts
- Recall the factors that make smaller organizations attractive to those considering fraud
- Identify specific internal control measures that can help to reduce fraud activities executed against smaller and medium-sized companies
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor. Login instructions will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Login instructions will be emailed directly to you by California Education Foundation (CalCPA).
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Karl Egnatoff, K2 Enterprises LLC
Karl Egnatoff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. During the past 21 years Mr. Egnatoff has worked as a consultant, trainer and as a software engineer while engaged on projects for business organization of all types. Prior to this, Karl worked in public accounting as well as in private sector accounting for a period of approximately six years. Before partnering with Pat Garverick to form Phoenix Beach, Karl presented and created material in association with K2 Enterprises for approximately seven years. In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP). During the course of his career, Mr. Egnatoff has owned and operated a number of successful businesses. All of these provided services to other organizations in the business community. The experience he garnered while serving these organizations helps him now as he writes and presents continuing professional education through Phoenix Beach. Mr. Egnatoff is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also achieved a number of technology certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Software Engineer (CSE) and Certified Integration Developer (CID). Karl graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. During his time in college, he participated in division I Cross County competing on the varsity squad. He was also on Marshall’s Track team. Karl and his wife Lana have been married for twenty-six years and have two grown sons.
Non-Member Price $229.00
Member Price $175.00