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23SS-0180: Surgent's Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud (Self-Study)

Valid for one year from purchase date
Self-study - On-Demand
2 CPE (2 technical)

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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.

Major subjects

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

Learning objective(s)

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

Who should take this program?

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

Fees

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More program information

Area
of study
Accounting & audit
Field(s)
of study
Auditing - Technical (2.0)
Level Basic
Format Self-study - On-Demand
Sponsor Surgent
NASBA ID#: 103212
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None

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