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Accounting 101: Detecting Accounting Fraud In

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  • Updated 6/2023
4.1
(42 Ratings)
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Course Information

Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
2 Hour(s) 18 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO
Rating
4.1
(42 Ratings)
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Course Overview

Accounting 101: Detecting Accounting Fraud In

Learn how to detect common accounting frauds used by corporations such as Enron, Tyco, WorldCom and more!

Are You An Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller or CFO?

Are You An Investor In A Company And Are Suspicious Of Their Financial Statements?

Do You Feel Your The Internal Controls For A Company Are Lacking?

Do You Suspect Fraud But Aren't Sure How To Find Items To Specifically Point To?

Do Stories Such As WorldCom, Enron, Tyco and More Make You Worried About What Could Happen In Your Company?

If You Answered "Yes" To Any Of The Above, Look No Further.  This Is The Course For You!

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Enroll today and join the 100,000+ successful students I have taught as a Top Rated Udemy instructor!

Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now:

  1. You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads

  2. You can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly! 

  3. You will are being taught by a professional with a proven track record of success!

  4. Bonus reason: Udemy has a 30 day 100% money back guarantee if for some reason you don't enjoy the course!


Recent Review:

Sam W says: "Fantastic course.  Really outlines all the ways accounting fraud can happen, whether it's in a small company all the way up to multinational corporations.  Amazing the things that people will do, and the possibilities.  After this course I feel empowered to spot fraud in financial statements, very useful skill to have as an investor."


Why You Should Take This Course:

Unfortunately fraud exists in our society.  Companies look to manipulate their financials in order to meet investor expectations, boost share price, attract investors, and for multiple and many other reasons.  Don't be a victim and fooled by false financial statements any more!  Whether you are a CEO who wants to verify your CFO and accounting teams work, an investor who wants to double check, an auditor whose job it is to find issues, or anyone else, this course will enlighten you to the many ways financial statements can be manipulated. 

Become a financial statement pro and be able to spot fraud and manipulation with ease with this course!! 

What We Do In The Course:  

  • Learn the reasons why companies manipulate their financials

  • Review 4 prominent case studies: Enron, Tyco, WorldCom, Symbol Technologies

  • Discuss 7 earnings manipulations methods

  • Discuss 4 cash flow manipulations methods

  • Discuss 2 performance metrics manipulations methods

  • Put it all together - what does it all add up to

  • And Much More!!!

At any point if you have a question, please feel free to ask through the course forum, I'd be happy to answer any and all questions.  


***CLICK "BUY NOW" AND LEARN HOW TO DETECT ACCOUNTING FRAUD! ***


About The Instructor

Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 25 years experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, and small business, accounting fraud.  Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors.  

The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies.  I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more.  

Thank you for signing up for this course on Udemy. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more!

Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA

Course Content

  • 7 section(s)
  • 25 lecture(s)
  • Section 1 Introduction
  • Section 2 Case Studies in Financial Reporting Fraud
  • Section 3 Company Red Flags
  • Section 4 Earnings Manipulation
  • Section 5 Cash Flow Manipulation
  • Section 6 Key Metrics Manipulation
  • Section 7 Course Conclusion

What You’ll Learn

  • Learn From A Top Rated Instructor Who Has Been Teaching On Udemy Since 2013 and Taught Over 100,000 Students!
  • Examine Financial Statement
  • Key Signs of Fraud
  • Beyond The Surface Level Reporting
  • Understand Why Fraud Occurs
  • Manipulative Tactics Used
  • Key Metrics To Understand
  • Measures To Take
  • Fraud Prevention
  • And Much More!


Reviews

  • J
    Jon Jon Tay
    5.0

    Where can I join a forensic accounting association which is cheap, reasonable and good and is global without spending and arm and a leg on subscription fees and joining fees

  • R
    Robert Horrocks
    4.0

    Good introduction to techniques and a starting point for a more thoruough investigation into each technique.

  • L
    Liesl Loots
    4.0

    Very good explain information

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    Tonya Barger
    5.0

    I was not expecting a video on Excel, however, I was introduced to the Fill feature which I never used before. very helpful. So much more information than expected! thank you

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