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Surgent's Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud - On-Demand Webcast

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Non-Member Price: $119.00

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Developer:
SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:
Auditing: 2.00
Fields of Study:
Auditing
Level:
Basic
This course will discuss the psychology behind white-collar crime. It will conclude with a conversation with Abby Ellin, author of Duped.

This is the third of five 2-hour courses in Surgent's Fraud Certificate Program. This program includes a combination of lectures, animated videos, and live interviews with white-collar offenders and whistle-blowers. Each course is designed to be engaging and informative and will enhance your understanding of fraud.

Objective

  • Recognize the reasons why fraud is committed by understanding a variety of psychological theories behind it

Highlights

  • The fraud triangle
  • The truth default theory
  • The concept of cognitive dissonance
  • Confirmation bias
  • Availability

Designed For

Professionals who want to understand the psychological background of acts of fraud

Prerequisite

None

Advanced Preparation

None
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