COVID-19 and Investment Schemes
Overview
Online
Description
Since the virus that causes COVID-19 began spreading in late 2019, many fraud schemes that use the virus as a prompt or motivating factor have emerged, including investment schemes. In this course, you will learn about investment fraud schemes that fraudsters will likely pursue to exploit global concern, misinformation, product shortages and more for personal gain.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Recognize the application of investment fraud themes and tactics to the COVID-19 context
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 0.2 |
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| NASBA Information: | Auditing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | June 2022 |
| Delivery Method: | Nano Learning |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are nano self-study courses?
Nano self-study courses are 10-minute explorations of specific anti-fraud topics.
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Why should I take a nano self-study course?
Nano self-study courses allow you to learn useful snippets of anti-fraud knowledge while earn NASBA approved CPE without committing a lot of time or money. Like all our online self-study courses, nano courses offer immediate, 24/7 access.
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CPE Credit
Please note: To be eligible for CPE credit, you must complete the final exam within one year of purchase date. You may only claim CPE credit for a course once.
ACFE Nano Self-Study Courses
Features:
- 24/7 access to courses through your Internet browser
- Save time and quickly earn CPE credits with instant access, grading and printable certificate
- The flexibility to start or stop a course and pick-up right where you left off
- No additional shipping fees
System Requirements:
- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
- Speakers required for video sound
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.
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