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DESCRIPTION:The Downstate Chapter Quad Cities Region invites you to join th
 em for a fraud/forensics mystery workshop and luncheon on Thursday\, June 
 27\, 2024 at MetroLINK & Johnny's Italian Steakhouse in Moline\, IL.\nPart
  1:  A strong system of internal controls not only deters fraud but also s
 upports greater efficiency and legal compliance within the local governmen
 t business function. This seminar identifies types and common methods of e
 mployee dishonesty\, the role of the external auditor to detect fraud\, an
 d the personality of a fraudster. The Committee of Sponsoring Organization
 s (COSO) system is discussed and the all-important concept of separation o
 f duties is presented in a practical\, easy to apply context.  And because
  fraud can and will happen\, the appropriate way to handle the shock and r
 esulting investigation is outlined. \nPart 2:  You will often be put in a 
 leadership role in an investigation. The difference between a successful i
 nvestigation and a failed opportunity is often the mindset of the leader. 
 This session identifies and develops the abductive reasoning applied by a 
 skilled investigator which is necessary to solve a financial puzzle or sus
 pected incident of fraud. To illustrate the difference between an audit mi
 ndset and abductive reasoning\, the participants will visit a staged crime
  scene and solve the murder by “following the evidence”. While making a se
 rious point with real professional application\, this session is both fun 
 and thought provoking. \nLearning Objectives:  Participants completing thi
 s session will be able to:\n\nBecome conversant with the who\, when\, what
 \, why and how of fraud and employee dishonesty in government\;\nDefine in
 ternal control and understand the five components of an effective internal
  control system\;\nUnderstand the principle of separation of duties and th
 e functions it means to separate\;\nLeave with a Fraud Incident Management
  Protocol and a plan to handle incidents of fraud when they occur\;\nLearn
  the abductive mindset for following evidence to solve financial situation
 s – to think like a cop\;\nAnalyze a  crime scene to identify evidence and
  let the evidence lead where it will\; and\nApply lessons learned to the w
 orkplace to become more efficient and effective when addressing  problemat
 ic situations. \n\nSpeaker:  Mary O’Connor\, ASA\, CFE\,  Partner\, Forens
 ic and Valuation Services\, Sikich LLP\nAGENDACheck-in\, Networking and Co
 ffee: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (MetroLINK\, 1200 River Dr.\, Moline\, IL)Present
 ation: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (MetroLINK\, 1200 River Dr.\, Moline\, IL)Lunch
 eon: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (Johnny's Italian Steakhouse\, 1300 River Dr.\, Mo
 line\, IL)\nIntended Audience: Finance ProfessionalsDelivery Method: Group
  LiveProgram Level: OverviewPrerequisites: No prerequisites requiredAdvanc
 ed Preparation: No advanced preparation requiredField of Study: Auditing (
 Governmental) - TechnicalLast Review/Revision/Update: June 27\, 2024NASBA 
 CPE Credits: Earn About 3.0 CPE credit
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DTSTART:20240627T093000
LOCATION:MetroLINK & Johnny's Italian Steakhouse\, 1200 River Dr & 1300 Riv
 er Dr\, Moline\, Illinois 61265
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SUMMARY:Quad Cities Region Workshop & Luncheon: Oh No! Investigating Suspic
 ions of Fraud
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