All About Fraud - Examples, Prevention and Auditing
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing- Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing | Yellow Book
- Faculty:
- Melisa F. Galasso
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Fraud is constantly in the news. Whether it's employee retention credit mills, FTX, or the City of Dixon, it appears that fraud is everywhere. We'll start this session with a review of the common fraud schemes as identified in the 2024 Report to the Nations. We'll also review the commonalities of fraudsters. We'll then look at methods of prevention. We'll close with a look at the auditor's responsibility for the consideration of fraud in AU-C 240.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Recall common fraud schemes
- Identify preventative measures to deter fraud
- Recognize recent frauds in the news
- Recall the data from the 2024 Report to the Nation
- Identify the responsibility of the auditor with respect to fraud
Major Subjects
- Auditing
- Yellowbook
Course Materials
IMPORTANT CPE Credit Instructions Read Before Webcast Updated 2025 (434.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
All About Fraud - Examples, Prevention and Auditing Handout (5.4 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Melisa F. Galasso Related Seminars and Products
Founder and CEO
Galasso Learning Solutions LLC
Melisa Galasso is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical acconting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts. Melisa is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Her passion for instructional design and adult learning techniques is one of the differentiators that set her apart from other CPE providers. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC), AICPA Council, and the VSCPA’s Board of Directors. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. Melisa also authors the AICPA’s State and Local Government Guide and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.
Dates
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:39pm EDT
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Thu, May 08, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:39pm EDT
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Tue, May 20, 2025 - 07:00pm to 10:39pm EDT
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Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:39pm EDT
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Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:39pm EDT
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Mon, Jun 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:39pm EDT
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:39pm EDT
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:39pm EDT
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:39pm EDT
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:39pm EDT
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:39pm EDT
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Wed, Sep 24, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:39pm EDT
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Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:39pm EDT
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:39pm EDT
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Mon, Nov 10, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:39pm EST
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:39pm EST
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Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:39pm EST
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:39pm EST
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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:39pm EST
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 - 05:00pm to 08:39pm EST
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Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:39pm EST
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Mon, Feb 02, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:39pm EST
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Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:39pm EST
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Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 03:00pm to 06:39pm EDT
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 - 07:00pm to 10:39pm EDT
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:39pm EDT
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Mon, Apr 27, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:39pm EDT
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Fri, May 15, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:39pm EDT
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Thu, May 28, 2026 - 03:00pm to 06:39pm EDT
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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - 05:00pm to 08:39pm EDT
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:39pm EDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Prior experience with AU-C 315Advanced Preparation None
Designed For
Accounting Professionals
Original Recording Date 02/2025
Yellow Book Yes
Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog 2/2025
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
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Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
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