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Ethics: Unethical Financial Behavior and Fundamentals of Internal Investigation
Ethics (Behavioral)

ETHICS: UNETHICAL FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR AND FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

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Available Date(s)
Wednesday, December 18, 2024: 9:00AM EST
Friday, January 10, 2025: 9:00AM EST
Friday, January 31, 2025: 9:00AM EST

Cost $60.00
CPE Credits 2.0 hours
Subject Area 2.0 - Ethics (Behavioral)
CE Credits 0.0 hours
Course Level Basic
Instructional Method Group Internet Based
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Who Should Attend CFO / Controller
CPA - small firm
CPA - medium firm
CPA - large firm
Course Description

This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to conduct effective internal investigations into unethical financial practices. The focus will be on identifying red flags, understanding legal considerations, and implementing best practices in internal investigations. 

Learning Objectives:


  • Define the fundamental concepts of unethical financial behavior, including the various forms, causes, and typical profiles of individuals who engage in such practices

  • Identify key indicators of unethical financial practices and activities within an organization

  • Outline the procedural and legal aspects of conducting effective internal investigations including evidence collection, interviewing techniques, and maintaining confidentiality

  • Recognize how to effectively report findings and recommend corrective actions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and organizational policies

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Marc Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, CFF

University of Ottawa
Corporate Ethics and Financial Crimes Expert
[email protected]
(819) 775-0991

Uottawa

Mr. Tassé is an investigative and forensic accountant who has experience as an independent special advisor to various board chairs and CEOs of corporations and organizations on "high profile and sensitive cases” related to alleged corruption, fraud, financial misconduct, and breach of fiduciary duty.

An award-winning lecturer at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law and in the Executive MBA program at the Telfer School of Management, he delivers presentations at the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement.  A sought-after media commentator, Mr. Tassé has been published extensively and quoted in various prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal.
 

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Uottawa
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.