Latest
Trends in Occupational Fraud
Dec. 16, 2009
2
CPE Hours Available!
AGA, in conjunction with the National Association of State
Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers and the Association of
Local Government Auditors is pleased to announce a new and
increasingly important topic to our audio conference
schedule—the latest trends in occupational fraud.
Government
financial managers and auditors at all levels will gain a better
understanding of the challenges facing our organizations
regarding the impact of fraud and corruption. This audio
conference will cover the following topics:
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Latest
statistics (including types, frequencies, perpetrators and
victims) of occupational fraud and corruption
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Impact
of fraud and corruption on the workplace and economy
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Impact
of the economy on fraud and corruption
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Highlight several fraudulent activities perpetrated on
governmental entities
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Trends
in detection of fraud
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Impact
of internal control systems on the prevention, detection and
deterrence of fraud and corruption.
Continued
study into fraud and corruption prevention, detection and
deterrence is a must for government financial managers. With the
financial pressures many are facing in our country today,
statistics show fraudulent activity in the workplace is on the
rise. Combine the increased personal financial pressures with
the fact many governmental entities are not filling vacant
positions and are downsizing, a recipe for increased fraud
exists. Fewer people are now doing more tasks throughout
governmental entities, which are creating challenges in their
internal control systems. Now, more than ever, government
financial managers must be vigilant against fraud and corruption
in the workplace.
To share his
practical experience in auditing and academic research on
internal controls and fraud is William A. Morehead, Ph.D.,
CGFM, CPA, Chair of Accountancy, CIS and Finance, Delta
State University, AGA National President, AGA Past National
Treasurer, and Chair, AGA National Executive Committee.
Please join
us for two hours of lively discussion about this important and
timely topic. In addition to the speaker’s commentary, there
will be approximately 20 minutes for Q & A so that the
participants can ask the speaker questions and share their own
experiences.
Date:
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time:
2 – 3:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Learning
Objectives: To learn how financial management accountability
professionals can gain a better understanding of the challenges
facing our organizations regarding the impact of fraud and
corruption
Prerequisite: Some familiarity with internal controls and
fraud
Advance
Prep: None required
CPE:
Two credit hours
Field of
Study: Auditing (Government)
Cost:
$249 per site (UNLIMITED ATTENDANCE) if you register on or
before Friday, December 11, 2009 and $299 thereafter.
SPECIAL PROMOTION:
Government agencies and CPAG members who register five or
more office will receive a 20 percent discount ($200 per site)
To
Register:
Registration
for this event is now closed. (As of 12.14.09)
This audio
conference offers important information to almost everyone in
the accountability profession. Please share this program
announcement with others in your government, chapters,
educational institutions and private firms. Remember, there is
no limit to attendance per phone site. If you have any questions
regarding registration, please contact Maria Lucas at
800.AGA.7211, ext. 308, or
mlucas@agacgfm.org. Questions regarding the program should
be directed to Raymond Harris, CGFM, ext. 339, or
rharris@agacgfm.org.