Hear about the hottest topics in fraud schemes and learn simple steps for detection and prevention.
In the Fraud Prevention Techniques for Nonprofits topic, we will discuss some basic background on why fraud is so devastating to nonprofits. We will go through some of the statistics from the 2018 Report to the Nations from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners about fraud in the workplace including how often it occurs and what situations lead to the greatest losses. We will go through the different fraud schemes with real world examples and discuss elements of fraud, how to detect it and how to prevent it.
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Agenda
Fraud Overview
- Elements of Fraud
- Fraud Triangle
- Fraud Statistics
- Fraud Schemes
Getting to Know the Perpetrator
- Who Is Committing Fraud
- Common Characteristics of a Perpetrator
- In the News
Antifraud Programs and Controls
- Prevention, Deterrence, Detection
- Effective Controls
Taking Action
- Risk Assessment
- Investigation
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Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on June 29, 2018.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Carol Barnard, CPA, CFE
Aronson LLC
- Senior manager in the nonprofit services group at Aronson LLC
- Has extensive experience with federal funding and Uniform Guidance audit requirements, making her well versed in cost principles and compliance issues
- Obtained her Certified Fraud Examiner designation in January 2012
- Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Was contributing author and editor of The Financial Management Handbook for Associations and Nonprofits, published by ASAE
- Licensed in the state of Maryland and Virginia and has been working in public accounting for fifteen years specializing in nonprofit organizations
- M.B.A. degree in accounting
- Can be contacted at 301-222-8214 or [email protected]

Gregory M. Plotts, CPA
Aronson LLC
- Serves as a partner in Aronson LLC’s Nonprofit Services Group
- Proactive, collaborative, and decisive leader with more than 20 years of industry experience
- Specializes in financial statement assurance and consulting matters for associations, foundations, health care entities, and other nonprofit organizations
- Wide range of experience with complex issues, including internal controls, revenue recognition, fraud investigations, international audit matters, foreign currency transactions, valuation of intangible assets, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and more
- Has made various presentations to both local and national education classes on various topics related to his areas of expertise in nonprofit issues
- Provided numerous articles on various issues impacting nonprofit organizations
- Contributing writer to the Aronson Nonprofit report blog
- Prior to joining Aronson, Greg held steadily increasing leadership roles at both a “Big 4” accounting firm and a regional accounting firm
- Can be contacted at [email protected]
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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