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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
Fraud is a pervasive threat to businesses, and technology control failures are a significant contributing factor. In our dynamic session, you'll delve into the widespread issue of fraud, uncover control failures that enable it, and learn actionable strategies to mitigate fraud risk.
Using a case study approach, this course focuses on the application of information technology general controls and application controls. You'll examine numerous reported fraud cases, identify the control failures that contributed to each, and gain insights into strengthening your defenses. By learning through these real-world examples, you'll be better equipped to reduce fraud risk and protect your organization.
Topics Include:
- 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
Key Takeaways
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Differentiate between information technology general controls and information technology application controls.
- Identify examples of critical information technology controls.
- Analyze examples of control failures and weaknesses that can lead to fraud.
- Identify recommendations for improving internal controls in an organization.
Who Will Benefit
CPAs and other accounting, auditing, and business professionals who are seeking to reduce fraud risk.
Prerequisite(s)
Fundamental understanding of internal controls.
How to Access the Course
This course is delivered as a live webinar. To receive verifiable CPD hours, you must attend the session live. We recommend joining at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. For the best interactive experience, please use a computer equipped with a camera and microphone.
A reminder email with the Zoom link and course details will be sent two business days before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your spam or junk folder.
The same information, including any available materials, will also be posted in advance on our Blackboard LMS.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Lavesh Chattlani is the founder of Scalene AI Consulting, where he helps professional service firms harness the power of AI, automation, and data to drive measurable business outcomes. With over a decade of experience in Canadian fintech — including senior leadership roles at Intuit QuickBooks and most recently as Senior Director of the Canadian Accountant Business Unit at Sage — Lavesh has worked with thousands of accountants and bookkeepers across the country, helping them modernize their practices through technology.A natural problem-solver and educator at heart, Lavesh has spent the past 15 years delivering training across a wide range of platforms. He brings deep expertise in workflow optimization, cloud accounting ecosystems, and the practical application of automation and artificial intelligence. He is especially passionate about advancing financial literacy and enabling businesses to realize the full ROI of their technology investments.