Self Study: The New Psychology of Fraud Part 2 2023-2024

Overview

This course is available until April 30, 2025.

Prepare to revolutionize your understanding of fraud in the second course of this two-part series. This session navigates the intricacies of Ethical Fading and Emotional Immune Systems among investigators and perpetrators-understanding how they influence auditors and investigators, often unintentionally supporting the fraud they strive to halt. Through compelling narratives and cutting-edge research, we’ll unveil the flaws in traditional investigative methods, shedding light on their potential harm and dismantle myths and uncover the concealed dangers rooted in our preconceptions about fraud. Brace yourself to challenge industry norms as we debunk established beliefs and equip ourselves with innovative strategies for more effective fraud investigation, detection and prevention. Note: This course constitutes Part 2 of a comprehensive 2-part series.

Highlights

• The neuroscience of psychopathy
• The psychology of skepticism
• Psychology and reasoning related to both investigators and perpetrators

Objectives

• Identify common cognitive biases that diminish reasoning during investigations
• Identify at least one approach to improve skeptical reasoning related to fraud investigations

Notice

Online Self-Study