E-Learning
BDO Consulting offers E-Learning programs in a variety of areas such as Fraud Prevention, Computer Forensics and E-Discovery, and Internal Control Reporting, to assist professionals in staying up-to-date with current issues that are relevant to the success of their business. Our programs offer a variety of continuing education credits, varying by state and occupational requirements (CPE, CLE).
This program focuses on mitigating the risk of potential anti-corruption violations associated with business operations
by conducting anti-corruption due diligence on third parties and prospective merger and acquisition targets. Specifically,
you will learn about the best practices in due diligence designed to mitigate your business's corruption risk.
This event on Anti-Corruption Compliance & Investigations webcast series focuses on recent developments in Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") enforcement, including recent updates in the U.S. and the world, recent cases in the U.K.
and European view of current FCPA-related enforcement actions.
AML technology is often a costly investment that requires a comprehensive understanding of its most efficient and
effective use to meet regulatory requirements and keep costs well-managed. Many systems are capable of meeting compliance
requirements, but simply need to be "tuned" correctly. In this webcast, our experienced panel of technology, banking and
legal professionals discuss effective ways in which financial institutions can utilize existing systems to meet new compliance
requirements and keep costs contained.
This one hour webcast is designed to provide a discussion on how computer forensics and e-discovery may be employed during the expected increase in investigations and litigation that will follow in the period of economic recovery.
CLE: 1 credit in the field of Specialized Knowledge and Application
This 50 minute course provides counsel with insight into the complexities of ESI through a discussion of several “real life” case studies. In addition, it provides counsel with the ESI basics for compliance with the new FRCP and participation in Rule 26(f) conferences.
CLE: accreditation varies by state
Both in-house counsel and outside counsel are under increasing pressure to manage the e-discovery process in order to
maximize efficiency and control costs. In this webcast, learn from senior technology, investigative and legal professionals
at BDO Consulting and DLA Piper about important e-discovery considerations in an investigation, including the type of information
that can impact the investigative strategy and smart spending/best practices for cost containment.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) can help an organization get where you want it to go while avoiding hazards and shocks
along the way. It entails more than balancing risk and reward, and it goes beyond regulatory compliance. It’s about embedding
risk management into everyday processes at all levels of the organization in order to truly drive business evolution. When
implemented successfully, ERM can help executives move beyond annual Enterprise Risk Assessments, and be used to create
competitive advantage and successfully implement corporate strategy.
In-depth look into the happenings of fraud in the workplace with discussions on the sources and manifestations of fraud, the areas of financial reporting more susceptible to fraud, and the methods to detect and deter fraud.
This 50 minute course presents a powerful, in-depth interview between a convicted white collar criminal and an experienced fraud investigator. The course explores how the ethics and moral character of a white collar professional with a promising future were challenged and compromised, causing him to slide into a life of financial crime and ultimately lose his career, home, and family.
CPE: 1 Registry / 1 QAS CPE credit
This one hour course was hosted on September 24, 2008 provides an overview of the Federal Trade Commission and the financial institution regulators issuance of their final rules on Identity Theft Red Flags and Notices of Address Discrepancy and what companies need to do to satisfy the November 1, 2008 deadline for program compliance.
CPE: 1 Specialized Knowledge and Application Credit. Credit is available for those who were registered for and participated in the duration of the live webcast (including being logged in for the duration of the web-cast and being responsive to ALL polling questions) or who participate in the self-study course.
This one hour course hosted on January 31, 2008 addresses and provides insight from actual investigations related to hot topics in financial statement fraud, lessons learned from fraud committed against the company and computer forensics used in fraud investigations.
CPE: 1 credit in the field of Accounting. Credit is available for those who were registered for and participated in the duration of the live webcast (including being logged in for the duration of the web-cast and being responsive to ALL polling questions) or who participate in the self-study course.
This one hour course hosted on October 4, 2006 focuses on practice issues surrounding backdating and/or springloading of stock options, potential consequences, best practices, and audit implications.
CPE: Credit is only available for those who were registered for and participated for the duration of the live webcast and is not available for those listening to the replay.
This one hour course hosted on December 5, 2005 centers upon best practices for prevention and detection of fraud, and how to respond to alleged or actual fraudulent activity, addressing considerations for implementing effective fraud prevention and detection programs, and conducting corporate investigations, as well as the interrelationship with management’s responsibilities as they relate to design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
CPE: Credit is only available for those who were registered for and participated for the duration of the live webcast and is not available for those listening to the replay.
This two hour course hosted on October 17, 2007 highlights key changes in practice anticipated as a result of recently released SEC interpretative guidance for management on internal control reporting and the PCAOB’s Auditing Standard No. 5 (AS 5), “An Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting That is Integrated with an Audit of Financial Statements” for auditors.
CPE: 2 credits in the field of Accounting. Credit is available for those who were registered for and participated for the duration of the live webcast or who participate in the self-study course.
This two hour course hosted on June 19, 2006 focuses on lessons learned with regard to internal control reporting from the perspectives of accelerated public filers, auditors and risk advisory consulting professionals who have been through the initial implementation and follow-on processes.
CPE: Credit is only available for those who were registered for and participated for the duration of the live webcast.
This one hour course hosted on February 4th (12:00PM EDT & 9:00AM PDT) is designed to magnify the importance of investigative due diligence when entering into a business relationship. The course will help program participants understand the types of information available when performing due diligence on transactions, know how investigative due diligence information can be used in making decisions in the ordinary course of business, understand how information is developed and other practical considerations.
CPE: 1 Specialized Knowledge and Application Credit. Credit is available for those who were registered for and participated in the duration of the live webcast (including being logged in for the duration of the web-cast and being responsive to ALL polling questions) or who participate in the self-study course.
NOTE: For additional courses relating to Financial Reporting and other topics,
please visit www.bdo.com/acsense which contains links to all Ac’senseSM upcoming
webcasts and archived courses.