Shell Companies
Overview
Online
Description
Shell companies are used to commit nearly every type of fraud, from simple billing fraud schemes to complex, multijurisdictional money laundering operations. In this course, you will learn how shell companies work, how they are used to commit fraud and how to investigate shell companies.
Key Takeaways:
- What shell companies are, how they operate and how to create them
- Common red flags of shell companies
- Tools and methods for investigating fraud schemes involving shell companies
- Factors that have led to the rise of shell companies in international fraud schemes
- Insights into the Panama Papers and similar scandals
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Recognize common characteristics of shell companies, how they are created and for what purposes
Recall key facts regarding the Panama Papers and related scandals, as well as factors that have led to the rise of shell companies
Compare fraud schemes that are commonly associated with shell companies
Identify common red flags of shell companies
Recognize tools and methods that can be used to investigate fraud schemes involving shell companies
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | What Is a Shell Company? |
|---|---|
| Lesson 2 | The Panama Papers and the Rise of Shell Companies |
| Lesson 3 | How Shell Companies Are Used to Commit Fraud |
| Lesson 4 | Red Flags of Shell Companies |
| Lesson 5 | Investigating Shell Companies |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Auditing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | December 2023 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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System Requirements:
- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
- Speakers required for video sound
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