Fraud in the Financial Markets

There are many opportunities for fraud in the financial markets. In the Fraud in the Financial Markets course, we delve into how these schemes are conducted, who benefits from them, and their motivations for doing so. We also explore fraud schemes in the foreign currency and cryptocurrency markets, and note the impact of regulation on financial market fraud.
Format

PDF Course

Level

Overview

Duration

1 Hour

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Fraud Schemes
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Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: AU1041

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the various types of financial market fraud schemes.
  • Specify how a reporting entity can improperly alter its financial statements.
  • Identify the impact of forward dating and back dating stock options.
  • Specify the ways in which an investment advisor can scam his or her clients.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Auditing
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: May 2024
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