Construction Fraud
Overview
Online
Description
It is no secret that fraud is widespread in the construction industry, likely due to several factors such as the amount of money required, number of parties involved, and the overall complexity of construction projects. This course will focus on the industry’s most prevalent fraud schemes and provide strategies for their prevention and detection.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Identify various phases of the construction process and their associated fraud risks
Recognize fraud schemes common to the construction industry
Discern the advantages and risks related to different types of construction contracts
Determine the maneuvers used by fraudsters to undermine the bidding process
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Lesson 2 | The Perpetrators |
| Lesson 3 | The Construction Process |
| Lesson 4 | Construction Contracts |
| Lesson 5 | Change Orders |
| Lesson 6 | Right to Audit |
| Lesson 7 | The Procurement Process |
| Lesson 8 | Bid Rigging Schemes |
| Lesson 9 | Corruption |
| Lesson 11 | Asset Misappropriation |
| Lesson 11 | Other Common Schemes |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Auditing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | September 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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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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