Why Good People Do Bad Things
Intermediate
Online
Description
Knowing how employees commit fraud isn't enough. You must recognize why employees steal from their organizations in the first place. This course focuses on the psychology of workplace deviance and fraud to help you recognize that good people sometimes do bad things for what they believe are good reasons. Being able to discern what really motivates employees to steal will not only improve your investigative skills, but it will significantly enhance your ability to demonstrate empathy during interviews and increase the number of confessions you obtain.
Prerequisites
Experience in the anti-fraud profession and a basic understanding of ethical principles
You Will Learn How To:
Compare contrasting views of behavioral ethics
Determine the complexity of ethical decision making
Differentiate between moral and conditioned honesty
Identify why and how management should develop a culture of integrity
Recognize rationalizations indicative of moral disengagement and deviance
Recognize the widespread and costly nature of employee theft and fraud
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 Credits |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Behavioral Ethics |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | February 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
Presenter
Don Levonius - Speaker
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CPE Credit
Please note: To be eligible for CPE credit, you must complete the final exam within one year of purchase date. You may only claim CPE credit for a course once.
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System Requirements:
- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
- Speakers required for video sound
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.
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