Government and Nonprofit Frauds and Controls to Stop Them
4.00 Credits
Member Price $150.00
Price will increase by $25 after 7/31
Non-Member Price $200.00
Price will increase by $25 after 7/31
Overview
HELENA CLUSTER CLASS
George Washington once wrote, "We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience." The cost of fraud, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits, is too severe not to learn and profit from. In this course, we will look back at real-world government and nonprofit frauds and derive useful controls to stop them. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of fraud and anti-fraud controls to both auditors and industry professionals.
This course also has a VIRTUAL option. Please see 'MTCPA Webcasts' tab on the CPE page.
HOTEL
MTCPA has a room block at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial on 8/19-20/2025-. Please reference "Montana Society of CPAs" when calling to book. 406-443-2100 or 866-211-4604. Standard Room: $199 + tax. Rate available until 8/01/2025
Highlights
- Examine real-world misappropriation of cash, check frauds, vendor scams, credit card abuse, grant funds, benefit schemes
- Consider an develop controls to stop fraud
- Tailor controls to the size and fit of the government or nonprofit
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the government and nonprofit environment
Designed For
Auditors of governments and nonprofits and industry professionals interested in preventing fraud
Objectives
After completing this course you will be able to . . .
- Identify common frauds occurring in governments and nonprofits today
- Skillfully develop controls to combat frauds
- Protect governments and nonprofits from fraud
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jeffrey Lieman, Surgent McCoy Self Study
Jeffrey Lieman, CPA Mr. Lieman currently heads his own consulting firm, Lieman Associates LLC, in Owings Mills, Maryland. He provides consulting services, contractual assistance services, and training to CPAs, their firms, and their clients. He is recognized nationally as a lecturer for various accounting, auditing, and technology topics and has been quoted in various trade journals. Since 2016, he has received the Surgent Outstanding Discussion Leader Award because of his consistently high evaluations for knowledge and presentation skills. Mr. Lieman’s previous experience included serving as the chief financial examiner for the Maryland Insurance Administration and being a director for Ellin & Tucker, Chartered. He trained staff in many areas of accounting, administration, and consulting. He also served as a senior manager and national trainer with KPMG in Baltimore, Maryland where he developed training materials for staff and instructors. He was elected Chairman of the Year by the Maryland Association of CPAs for chairmanship of the Computer Resources Committee.
Non-Member Price $200.00
Member Price $150.00