This course covers the government's allegations against Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos. She began as a promising young student at Stanford University.
DESIGNED FOR
Financial professionals want to improve judgment when assessing the veracity of others.
BENEFITS
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
- Recognize the implications that follow material misrepresentations
- Identify criminal and civil exposure for third-party validators
- Estimate the relevance of one-party consent laws and telephone recordings
- Distinguish how "Puffery", Potemkin Villages, and misleading optics can enhance criminal exposure
- Indicate implications of relying upon the military in a twist of stolen valor
- Recall how due diligence can expose an accounting firm to potential problems with the law
HIGHLIGHTS
The major topics covered in this class include:
- Material representations
- Ethical dilemmas
- Laws on wiretaps and consent rules
- Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Sentencing enhancements
- Creating tools to help make better decisions
- Atonement and reconciliation
COURSE LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None