Fraud Detection and Prevention

Detection and Prevention of Fraud for Investigators
- IDINVG8000
- Weekdays only
- 2 Days
- Prerequisites required
Explore the legal statutes on fraud. Learn both the legal and layman's definitions of fraud, and the nature, causes and types of white-collar crimes. Become familiar with your professional audit responsibilities for designing audit procedures to detect fraud. Discover the role of internal controls and supervision in preventing fraud and become familiar with audit procedures proven effective in detecting fraud. Discuss the role of auditors in reporting illegal acts and working with investigators to prosecute fraud. Practice fraud detection methods in case exercises. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.

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Contract and Procurement Fraud for Investigators Course
- IDINVG8005
- Weekdays only
- 2 Days
- Prerequisites required
Learn to detect and analyze contract and procurement fraud schemes in government contracts and grants, including false claims, corruption, and front operations.

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Making your Case to Prosecute Fraud for Investigators Course
- IDINVG8010
- Weekdays only
- 2 Days
- Prerequisites required
Fraud is a booming business today! As fraud schemes become more sophisticated and defense attorneys more proactive, task forces including auditors, investigators and prosecutors are often assembled to combat the fraud schemes. Learn the techniques that are unique to planning and implementing a forensic audit. Identify how each team member contributes to the success of the task force. Learn the special rules and procedures that apply in obtaining evidence to substantiate and prosecute fraud. Analyze the differences between program and forensic audits, and also the basis for those differences. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1 and Level 2.

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Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection Course
- IDAUDT7200
- Weekdays only
- 2 Days
- Prerequisites required
Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.

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Data Analytics for Fraud Detection for Investigators Course
- IDINVG8025
- Weekdays only
- 1 Day
- Prerequisites required
Develop data analysis skills to detect fraud patterns in grants, contracts, and financial systems using forensic tools and case-based methods.

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Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud for Investigators Course
- IDINVG8030
- Weekdays only
- 1 Day
- Prerequisites required
Understand common fraud schemes and warning signs specific to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects, and learn how to detect vulnerabilities before they escalate.

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Report Writing for Investigations Course
- IDINVG8040
- Weekdays only
- 1 Day
- Prerequisites required
Gain proficiency in writing clear, concise, and impactful Reports of Administrative Investigations (ROIs) aligned with federal best practices and investigative standards.

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Fraud Detection and Prevention Certificates

Fraud Auditing and Awareness Certificate Program
- IDCAFAA.CP
- Weekdays only
- 10 Days
- Open to beginners
Satisfy your CPE requirements with comprehensive training in fraud auditing, detection, and prevention designed for auditors and investigators.

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Fraud Detection and Prevention for Investigators Certificate Program
- IDFDP.CP
- Weekdays only
- Open to beginners
Prepare to detect and prevent fraud in government programs, grants, and contracts through targeted investigative training aligned with OIG standards.

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Overall, good. It was a good fundamental course to gain an understanding of contract fraud. The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject matter and shared experiences from his own past to emphasis the material.

Carrie L.

Allen McCain was excellent. Thank you!

Cheri G.

Alan McCain is an excellent instructor. He made the course interesting and engaging.

John Glynn

Learned a new and more effective way to review reports.

Mary Meier

The Instructor was very knowledgeable. This course was very helpful. It helped a lot for my current audit projects.

Vanessa R.

Excellent course. I learned a lot. I suggest all people who start the internal control audit to take this course.

Talat Bakhshi

Instructor was very experienced on the subject of fraud. The case studies were useful.

Kiira J.

In my 25+ years of taking government courses, this absolutely ranks in the top 5. The virtual platform, content, and instructor were great! Grover Simmons was very knowledgeable, personable, and well prepared. He should write a book, "How to Successfully Teach a Virtual Course!" He made the class very interesting and interactive with applicable examples. He provided insight and "take aways" that I will definitely apply. Would attend another course taught by this instructor!

Annjeanette W.

Taking "Reviewing Other People's Report Writing" was an amazing experience! The instructor was knowledgeable, the content was clear and relevant, and the exercises helped me truly understand the material. I feel more confident and better equipped in reviewing report writing, and I would definitely recommend this course to others.

Latanya Furdge

I thought the class was excellent and I will certainly recommend to coworkers to take. The instructor took the time to address all students concerns and what they wanted to get out of the class.

Suzanne B.

Grover was a great instructor and very engaging. He was great at taking the time to ensure that we understood the material as well as questioning us further on topics to help drive home the information. One thing I appreciated is that when we all presented what we were hoping to get out of the class, he actually listened and then checked in with us at the end of the class to see whether we met that goal. The class was well put together, Grover was amazing, and the time and learning opportunities with the other students who were just as engaging, made for a great class.

Ashley V.

This was a great course!

Amber Talian Corneiro

Amber Talian Corneiro Oct 15, 2025
Detection and Prevention of Fraud Course

This was a great course!
Kiira J. Sep 8, 2025
Detection and Prevention of Fraud Course

Instructor was very experienced on the subject of fraud. The case studies were useful.
Talat Bakhshi Sep 8, 2025
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

Excellent course. I learned a lot. I suggest all people who start the internal control audit to take this course.
Annjeanette W. Sep 5, 2025
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

In my 25+ years of taking government courses, this absolutely ranks in the top 5. The virtual platform, content, and instructor were great! Grover Simmons was very knowledgeable, personable, and well prepared. He should write a book, "How to Successfully Teach a Virtual Course!" He made the class very interesting and interactive with applicable examples. He provided insight and "take aways" that I will definitely apply. Would attend another course taught by this instructor!
Latanya Furdge Sep 4, 2025
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

Taking "Reviewing Other People's Report Writing" was an amazing experience! The instructor was knowledgeable, the content was clear and relevant, and the exercises helped me truly understand the material. I feel more confident and better equipped in reviewing report writing, and I would definitely recommend this course to others.
Suzanne B. Sep 4, 2025
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

I thought the class was excellent and I will certainly recommend to coworkers to take. The instructor took the time to address all students concerns and what they wanted to get out of the class.
Ashley V. Sep 4, 2025
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

Grover was a great instructor and very engaging. He was great at taking the time to ensure that we understood the material as well as questioning us further on topics to help drive home the information. One thing I appreciated is that when we all presented what we were hoping to get out of the class, he actually listened and then checked in with us at the end of the class to see whether we met that goal. The class was well put together, Grover was amazing, and the time and learning opportunities with the other students who were just as engaging, made for a great class.
Vanessa R. Aug 26, 2025
Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud Course

The Instructor was very knowledgeable. This course was very helpful. It helped a lot for my current audit projects.
Mary Meier Aug 22, 2025
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

Learned a new and more effective way to review reports.
John Glynn Aug 22, 2025
Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

Alan McCain is an excellent instructor. He made the course interesting and engaging.
Carrie L. Aug 21, 2025
Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

Overall, good. It was a good fundamental course to gain an understanding of contract fraud. The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject matter and shared experiences from his own past to emphasis the material.
Cheri G. Aug 21, 2025
Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

Allen McCain was excellent. Thank you!

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Upcoming Fraud Detection and Prevention Classes

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November 2025
Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud Course November 3 Monday 9–5pm	$649 1 Day	Detect fraud schemes and indicators common to IIJA-funded projects and understand related civil and criminal statutes.
Fraud Auditing and Awareness Certificate Program November 3–February 25 Weekdays 9–5pm	$4,999 10 Days	Satisfy your CPE requirements with comprehensive training in fraud auditing, detection, and prevention designed for auditors and investigators.
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course November 4–5 Tuesday to Wednesday 9–5pm	$1,049 2 Days	Learn to efficiently review and provide constructive feedback on audit report drafts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.
Making your Case to Prosecute Fraud for Investigators Course November 12–13 Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm	$1,049 2 Days	Fraud is a booming business today! As fraud schemes become more sophisticated and defense attorneys more proactive, task forces including auditors, investigators and prosecutors are often assembled to combat the fraud schemes. Learn the techniques that are unique to planning and implementing a forensic audit. Identify how each team member contributes to the success of the task force. Learn the special rules and procedures that apply in obtaining evidence to substantiate and prosecute fraud. Analyze the differences between program and forensic audits, and also the basis for those differences. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1 and Level 2.
Fraud Detection and Prevention for Investigators Certificate Program November 12–December 22 Weekdays 9–5pm	$4,999	Prepare to detect and prevent fraud in government programs, grants, and contracts through targeted investigative training aligned with OIG standards.

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Fraud Detection and Prevention

Detection and Prevention of Fraud for Investigators

Contract and Procurement Fraud for Investigators Course

Making your Case to Prosecute Fraud for Investigators Course

Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection Course

Data Analytics for Fraud Detection for Investigators Course

Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud for Investigators Course

Report Writing for Investigations Course