Fraud Analyst Training

Fraud analysts train businesses and individuals to deter fraud.

Fraud has always existed, but it became more rampant during the 1990's, when the Internet changed the way we do business. Because of the growth of fraudulent activities, fraud analysts are in high demand.

Significance

Fraud analyst training trains students how to detect and deter fraud in the workplace and online. After training, fraud analysts examine cases that involve corporate fraud, employee embezzlement and Internet scams. They also provide fraud prevention training to businesses and individuals, saving millions of dollars in lost money, assets and legal fees.

Types

Fraud analysts train in a variety of formats, including textbooks, videos, exhibits and interactive review discussions. Examples of training topics include accounting fraud, telecommunications fraud, mortgage fraud, legal elements of fraud investigations and fraud risk assessment.

Considerations

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners offers training online and at on-site facilities. With on-site training, a member of the association will travel to your place of business and train your staff in the areas of fraud detection and deterrence. Online training offers self-paced home study and enables participants to earn their certification as a fraud examiner.

References

• Telecom-Fraud: Telco Fraud Analyst (II) Certification Training
• "Journal of College Teaching & Learning": Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
• ACFE: Online Self Study Courses
• ACFE: How to Become a Certified Fraud Examiner