Fraud in the Workplace*
Occupational fraud can be found in any workplace. Whether an organization is a non-profit entity such as a university or a large for-profit corporation, fraud has occurred and continues to occur. This seminar will provide you with the knowledge to prevent fraud from occurring in your area of responsibility.
By attending this seminar you will learn:
- why you should be concerned about fraud
- who typically commits fraud, and why
- common fraud myths
- methods typically used by individuals committing fraud
- how you can reduce the risk of fraud in your area of responsibility
- the fraud investigation process
- the legal process of a typical fraud case
- how to report suspected fraudlulent activity
- about real fraud cases investigated by the instructor
- what to look for to detect potential fraud
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in learning how to help protect their area of responsibility from potential fraudulent activity
Participants Comments
"Very well done - the presentation slides of actual fraud documentation were interesting and frightening. I would like to see this class required for anyone and everyone."
"Great presentation - very helpful in providing information on how to prevent fraud."
"Eye opening - the best lesson for being more careful with documentation and doing a detailed review prior to authorizing. Doing it the right way!"
* Completion of this course is required to obtain your Accounting Series Certificate of Completion.
Date: February 2, 2010
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: CIMS 2140
Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: CIMS 2120
Date: July 13, 2010
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: CIMS 2140
If you require interpreting services, please contact cpdcoop@rit.edu as soon as possible.
Facilitator Information:
Facilitated by Patrick M. Didas, Associate Director of Institute Audit, Compliance & Advisement. Pat is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner with over 13 years of higher education internal audit experience and is a graduate of RIT’s Saunders College of Business.
Stacy DeRooy is an Investigator with RIT Public Safety. Stacy has worked in the private security field for over 16 years and has been with RIT Public Safety for 11 years. Stacy has degrees in Criminal Justice from MCC, Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan College and has earned an advanced certificate in Law Enforcement Intelligence from Michigan State University.
