ACC G212 - Fraud Detection and Prevention

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Provides students with an awareness of a variety of frauds that affect business enterprises and individuals, such as fraudulent financial reporting, securities fraud, health-care fraud, computer and Internet fraud, and identity theft. Occupational fraud and abuse cost U.S. organizations an estimated $400 billion annually. In addition to occupational fraud, such fraudulent schemes perpetrated against individuals as identity theft are also on the rise. Fraud awareness is a critical factor in its detection and prevention. Emphasizes fraud detection and prevention skills, and introduces students to the concepts of the fraud triangle, the fraud scale, and fraud risk management.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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