Written Statement Analysis
Overview
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Description
Written statement analysis is the process of detecting deception by evaluating the contents of a documented statement. The underlying concept is that a deceptive person describes events from their imagination, rather than memory, and is therefore likely to manifest dishonesty in recognizable patterns of speech and word selection. Because of this, written statements can play a key part in evaluating deception during a fraud examination.
This course will help you understand how every word plays a part in a statement and how to identify signs of fabrication that could be staring back at you from the written page.
Key Takeaways:
- Red flags related to the fabrication of information
- How to uncover dishonesty using patterns of speech
- Using parts of speech to validate or invalidate a statement
- How to differentiate between honest and dishonest responses from subjects
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Identify strategies for using word choice and sentence structure to discern deception
Recognize the potential implications of changes in voice and tense
Recall the distinctions between responses from truthful and dishonest subjects
Ascertain the relevance of parts of speech in determining a statement’s veracity
Recognize the difference between balanced and unbalanced narratives
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Lesson 2 | Establishing a Baseline |
| Lesson 3 | Syntax |
| Lesson 4 | Narrative Balance |
| Lesson 5 | Temporal Lacunae |
| Lesson 6 | Nouns |
| Lesson 7 | Pronouns |
| Lesson 8 | Verbs and Tense |
| Lesson 9 | Adverbs and Adjectives |
| Lesson 10 | Voice |
| Lesson 11 | Prepositions |
| Lesson 12 | Conjunctions and Articles |
| Lesson 13 | Qualifiers and Non-Confirming Statements |
| Lesson 14 | Rationalizations, Excuses and Oaths |
| Lesson 15 | Questions and Explanations |
| Lesson 16 | Conclusion |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 Credits |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Communications and Marketing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | March 2023 |
| 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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