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).
In the third in our continuing webinar series, experienced anti-corruption professionals
discuss the business environment in Russia, including corruption risks. Participants
will gain a better understanding of the anti-corruption enforcement efforts and
legal framework in Russia, understand the impact of the new Russian anti-corruption
legislation upon information sharing and enforcement trends involving both public
official and commercial bribery, gain knowledge regarding the recent FCPA enforcement
matters brought by U.S. enforcement officials in Russia, understand the impact of
the recently announced U.S. transnational organized crime strategy on FCPA enforcement
efforts, and learn the elements of an effective compliance program for companies
operating in Russia.
As part of our continuing webinar series, experienced anti-corruption professionals
will discuss the business environment in China, including corruption risks. Participants
will gain a better understanding of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), recognize
corruption risks associated with doing business in China, understand the anti-corruption
and enforcement efforts/legal framework in China, obtain an update on the legal
challenges to whether employees of state-owned enterprises should be treated as
"foreign officials" under the FCPA, and become familiar with the elements of effective
anti-corruption due diligence and challenges presented in China.
This presentation examines the increasingly stringent and expanding anti-corruption
regulations imposed by governmental and quasi-governmental authorities and the importance
for businesses operating in today's global economy to understand the risks of conducting
business abroad and mitigate the risk of corruption violations involving foreign
government officials. With a focus on India, key topics include enforcement, anti-corruption
efforts, risk factors of doing business in India, employment and data privacy laws,
and identifying red flags.
This program examines current issues and trends in executing cross-border transactions
from the US, including adapting to international due diligence, key tax risks and
opportunities and navigating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Key topics include
operational diligence in cross-border transactions, as well as an update on current
international transaction trends.
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 program discusses how well-timed vigilance in the e-discovery process can offer
strategic advantages in litigating a matter, as well as reduce the costs of e-discovery
with the potential for spoliation. Key topics include the importance of preservation
in e-discovery, effective e-discovery processes and proper organizational controls.
This one hour webcast discusses how the increase in the public's use of social networking
sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn has provided counsel with
a new world to search for potentially relevant information and evidence - significantly
impacting the manner in which investigations are conducted and the approach to litigation.
In this complimentary webcast, experienced thought leaders will cover topics such
as social media/networking admissibility, preservation, forensic analysis and more.
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.
CPE: 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.
CPE: 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.
This program reviews the Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblower provisions and the SEC's
proposed rules relating to whistleblowers. It also evaluates the Act's potential
effects on current ethics and compliance programs and discusses how companies may
enhance their existing internal reporting mechanisms in response to the new legislation.
CPE: 2 credits in the field Specialized Knowledge and Applications with a specialization
in Regulatory Ethics
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.
This 1-hour webcast hosted on November 9, 2010 is the next part of BDO’s Focus on
Fraud series. It provides participants with a continuing look at fraud, specifically,
best practices to adhere to when an organization is faced with the need to conduct
an internal investigation. Upon completion of this course, participants should have
gained a heightened awareness of best practices in planning and conducting an internal
investigation, including:
- Steps that must be taken by an organization prior to an investigation
- Selection of the investigative team
- Key phases of an internal investigation
- Remediation of internal controls
This course offers 1 CPE credit in the field of Specialized Knowledge and Applications
with a specialization in Fraud. Credit is available to those who participate in
the self-study course and pass the associated self-study final exam.
This two-hour course hosted on August 31, 2010 is a continuation of BDO's Focus
on Fraud series. It includes case studies and lessons learned with respect to financial
statement and non-financial statement fraud from the past year. Upon completion
of this course, participants should have gained a heightened awareness of:
- Discuss the sources and manifestations of fraud
- Identify the areas of financial reporting that tend to be more susceptible for fraud
- Describe methods to detect and deter fraud
This course offers 2 CPE credits in the field Specialized Knowledge and Applications
with a specialization in Fraud. Credit is available to those who participate in
the self-study course and pass the associated self-study final exam.
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.