As the instances of identity theft and data breaches continue, people are clamoring for ways to detect identity theft, protect themselves from becoming a victim, and investigating instances of theft when they strike. If you have clients who are victims of identity theft, learn how to be an advocate for them and where to report the theft in order to assist them in recovering from this crime.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs, forensic accountants, fraud examiners, individuals in the banking and financial services industry, attorneys, law enforcement, and other interested individuals.
BENEFITS
- Identify the various means used to commit identity theft and how thieves obtain the information necessary to commit these crimes
- Describe how to protect personal and professional identities from identity theft
- Explain how to investigate a case of identity theft, and the steps involved in such investigation
- Outline keys to success when teaching clients how to implement policies and procedures to protect their identities
HIGHLIGHTS
- Identity theft statistics
- Types of identity theft
- Obtaining the victim’s information
- Tools used in identity theft investigations
- Finding identifying information on the Internet
- Investigating, detecting and preventing identity theft
PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of fraud and related investigations.
ADVANCE PREPARATION
A laptop computer, tablet, iPad, smartphone, or other means of connecting to the Internet is required during this course.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- *AICPA members deduct an additional $30 from applicable price.
Course materials are distributed electronically and we’ve passed the savings along to you - registrants save $20 on all 8-hour seminar pricing. To access the materials visit My Events. Download to your laptop or tablet prior to the seminar, handouts are added as received.