This course uses cases of three recent accounting frauds to demonstrate the importance of internal controls, management oversight by the board of directors and an organizational emphasis on ethics in the prevention of fraud. It also examines the CPA auditor’s responsibility for internal controls and the prevention and detection of fraud as part of its work. The case studies utilized relate to Koss Corporation, Fair Finance Company and Diamond Foods.

Who knew how easy it is to steal? This course uses five recent employee theft cases to demonstrate the importance of internal controls and management oversight in the prevention of employee theft. A recurring theme in each of these cases is a lack of appropriate internal controls and a lack of management oversight.

The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has created a new business environment for many, if not most, businesses. Business processes have changed as more employees are working from home and there are greater operational and financial risks as economic health diminishes and overall unemployment increases in both the USA and the world. These factors create new challenges for the internal audit function.

Risk challenges faced by the internal audit function in these uncertain times and discussed in this course include computer connectivity, information technology controls, financial controls, supply chain and workforce risks, liquidity and customer credit risks, insurance issues and brand risks.