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Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud

  • Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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  • 2.00
    CREDITS
    Auditing

This course will discuss the psychology behind white-collar crime. It will conclude with a conversation with Abby Ellin, author of Duped.

This is the third of five 2-hour courses in Surgent's Fraud Certificate Program. This program includes a combination of lectures, animated videos, and live interviews with white-collar offenders and whistle-blowers. Each course is designed to be engaging and informative and will enhance your understanding of fraud.

Objectives

  • Recognize the reasons why fraud is committed by understanding a variety of psychological theories behind it

Highlights

  • The fraud triangle
  • The truth default theory
  • The concept of cognitive dissonance
  • Confirmation bias
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Designed For

Professionals who want to understand the psychological background of acts of fraud

Vendor

Surgent

Advanced Preparation

None

Credits

2.00 Auditing

Prerequisite

None

Course Number

2432777

Level of Knowledge

Basic

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