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Fundamentals of Fraud in Accounting Certificate Program

Five two-hour on-demand webcasts presenting fraud as it actually happens in real-world organizations. Led by Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, each module uses real-life fraud cases, animated videos, interviews with reformed white-collar offenders, podcasts, and games to make fraud concepts engaging, memorable, and directly applicable to your work.

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Program includes:

  • 5 on-demand webcast modules — 2 CPE credits each (10 CPE total upon completion)
  • Real-life fraud cases, animated videos, interviews, podcasts, and games in every module
  • Exclusive conversations with reformed white-collar offenders and law enforcement officials
  • Covers fraud schemes, detection and prevention, fraud psychology, and whistle-blower law
  • Credly badge awarded upon completion of all 5 modules
  • Individual modules also available for separate purchase at 2 CPE credits each
Fundamentals of Fraud in Accounting Credly badge — Surgent CPE

Earn a Credly badge. Complete all five modules to receive your official Fundamentals of Fraud in Accounting Credly badge — a shareable digital credential for LinkedIn and professional profiles.

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The Fundamentals of Fraud certificate program presents the various types of fraud as they occur in real-world organizations. Learners develop fraud detection and prevention fundamentals, gain familiarity with embezzlement and financial statement fraud schemes commonly missed in auditing, and explore the psychological reasons why fraud is committed and the role whistle-blowers play in preventing it.

Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope leads the learner through common fraud concepts and scenarios delivered via lecture, animated videos, interviews, podcasts, and games. Every module uses real-life examples to reinforce the relevancy and frequency of fraud in today’s businesses — making the content engaging, memorable, and immediately applicable.

Exclusive access: Each module concludes with a first-person conversation with a reformed white-collar offender or law enforcement official involved in notable fraud cases — providing a perspective on fraud you won’t find in a textbook.

Buying for a firm or team? Contact us for enterprise pricing.

What’s Included in the Course?

5 on-demand modules • 2 CPE credits each • 10 CPE total upon completion of all modules

Module 1: Fraud 101: Understanding Basic Fraud Schemes (FC01)

Addresses common fraud schemes found in business transactions. Concludes with a first-person conversation with Nathan Mueller, a reformed white-collar offender who committed financial statement fraud at a large financial institution.

2 CPE Credits

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Module 2: How Can I Spot Fraud? A Review of Fraud Detection and Prevention Techniques (FC02)

Discusses ways to detect and prevent fraud within an organization through a review of various fraud cases. Concludes with a conversation with Jason Chez, a reformed white-collar offender who committed a large embezzlement scheme at a sizeable healthcare organization.

2 CPE Credits

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Module 3: Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud (FC03)

Covers the psychology behind white-collar crime, including the fraud triangle, truth default theory, cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and availability heuristic — the mental frameworks that explain how and why fraud happens.

2 CPE Credits

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Module 4: Lessons Learned: What a $53 Million Fraud Can Teach Us (FC04)

Takes an in-depth look at the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history, discussing the red flags auditors missed. Concludes with a conversation with former U.S. Marshal Jason Wojdylo, who played an integral role in the investigation and prosecution of the case.

2 CPE Credits

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Module 5: The Role of the Whistle-blower (FC05)

Reviews historical financial whistle-blowers and the critical role they play in organizations. Addresses applicable whistle-blower laws and concludes with a first-person conversation with a real-life military whistle-blower.

2 CPE Credits

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Want to pick and choose topics? Each of these 2-credit modules is also available for individual purchase. Note: professional certificates are only granted to attendees who complete the full certificate program.

Who Should Take This Course?

Finance professionals building fraud awareness

Any finance professional building fraud awareness

Any accounting or finance professional who wants to understand the basics of fraud — how it happens, why people commit it, and how to detect and prevent it — to strengthen their career prospects and protect their organization.

Auditors looking to close detection gaps

Auditors looking to close detection gaps

Internal and external auditors who want to sharpen their ability to spot fraud red flags — including embezzlement and financial statement fraud schemes that are commonly missed during standard audit procedures.

Managers and controllers overseeing financial controls

Managers and controllers overseeing financial controls

Professionals responsible for internal controls, financial reporting, or team oversight who need a practical understanding of how fraud occurs in organizations and what preventive measures are most effective.

Professionals pursuing fraud and forensics credentials

Professionals building toward fraud and forensics credentials

CPAs, CMAs, and other credentialed professionals interested in expanding into fraud examination, forensic accounting, or financial investigations — this program provides a rigorous foundational grounding in the field.

Fraud Fundamentals Certificate FAQs

What is included in each module?
Each of the five two-hour modules includes lecture content, animated videos, real-life case studies, interviews, podcasts, and games. Every module concludes with a first-person conversation with a reformed white-collar offender or law enforcement official with direct involvement in a notable fraud case. The combination of formats is intentionally designed to make the material engaging and memorable, not just informational.

Who teaches this program?
The program is led by Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, a nationally recognized expert in fraud and forensic accounting. Dr. Pope’s approach uses storytelling, real-world cases, and first-person interviews to give learners a perspective on fraud that goes far beyond textbook definitions.

Do I need any prior fraud or forensic accounting experience?
No prerequisite is required. This program is designed as a foundational introduction to fraud for any accounting or finance professional — from recent graduates to experienced practitioners. No prior knowledge of fraud examination or forensic accounting is assumed.

How many CPE credits does this program earn?
Each of the five modules is worth 2 CPE credits. Completing all five modules earns 10 CPE credits total. Individual modules are also available for separate purchase at 2 CPE credits each.

What is the Credly badge and how do I earn it?
Upon completing all five modules, you will receive an official Fundamentals of Fraud in Accounting Credly badge — a shareable digital credential you can display on LinkedIn, email signatures, and professional profiles to demonstrate your foundational fraud knowledge.

Can I purchase individual modules instead of the full program?
Yes. Each of the five modules is available for individual purchase at 2 CPE credits each. However, the Credly badge is only awarded to participants who complete the full five-module program.

Are the modules NASBA-approved for CPE credit?
Yes. Surgent CPE is NASBA-registered and all modules in this program qualify for CPE credit. Completing the full program earns 10 CPE credits — 2 per module.

Can I purchase this for a team or firm?
Yes. For firms or organizations looking to build fraud awareness across a team, contact our enterprise team at surgentcpe.com/cpe-for-firms to discuss volume pricing and group options.

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