Ep. 6 - Dawn’s Dramatic Downfall

Course Description 

In Episode 6 of The FraudQast, after Agent Custer's meticulous two-year investigation into the financial fraud crimes of Dawn Bennett, she is finally arrested and brought to court. Of course, she continues to believe she can con the system by attempting various manipulations of the law to delay or dismiss her trial. After hearing the testimonies of numerous victims, expressing the profound personal and financial harm they suffered, she is convicted on all charges, sentenced to prison, and ordered to pay substantial restitution to her victims.

Learning Objectives

• Identify different types of financial crimes, such as securities fraud, wire fraud, and bank fraud, as they relate to the legal process of prosecuting these crimes
• Recognize the crucial role that financial professionals play in detecting fraud, how meticulous financial analysis and professional skepticism can uncover fraudulent activities
• Relate the legal defenses employed in cases of financial crimes to the ethical responsibilities of accountants in reporting and addressing suspicions of fraud

Course Instructions

To complete this course, you must complete each lesson, including watching video content, reading provided articles, answering knowledge check questions, and completing the final assessment. A minimum passing grade of at least 70% is required to complete the assessment.

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This course will expire 12 months from the registration date. 

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