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Fraud Detection and Prevention: Key Internal Controls

Design controls that prevent, detect, and deter fraud across business processes

HMJV

Created by Hernan Murdock, Jim Vogt

Explore how to prevent, detect, and deter fraud by building stronger internal controls tailored to real business risks. You will learn to spot fraud schemes, recognize warning signs, and design effective controls for high-risk processes. Gain practical skills to protect your organization from fraud exposure.

ACI | Sep 2026 | 728 min

What You Will Learn

You will start by understanding fraud theories and the psychology behind fraudulent behavior. Then, you will move into practical steps for identifying risk, crafting risk statements, and applying COSO-based assessments. Real-world examples in disbursements, procurement, and payroll help you apply these concepts to everyday business challenges.

Key Features

  • Learn to spot fraud schemes and red flags in core business processes
  • Develop tailored fraud risk statements and effective internal controls
  • Apply COSO and monitoring methods to strengthen fraud prevention efforts

Target Audience

This course is ideal for internal auditors, risk managers, compliance professionals, fraud examiners, controllers, and process owners who already have some experience with business processes or internal controls. If you want to strengthen your ability to identify and address fraud risks, this course will help you reach that goal.

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