Learn examine the who, what, when, where and why relating to fraud.
Anti-fraud training generally consists of education relating to forensic accounting or fraud examination and can delve into auditing methods, business law, compliance and even interviewing techniques.
Continuing Professional Education
Some continuing education companies offer unlimited CPE by subscription.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) companies and professional associations focusing on fraud examination, accounting and auditing often offer anti-fraud training. These CPE courses take on a variety of formats including online study, conference calls and seminars. The training can range from a few hours to a few days.
Specialized Degree and Certificate Programs
Take a class in fraud prevention or forensic accounting.
Undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs that focus on a variety of anti-fraud topics are available. Some such programs include specializing in homeland security, criminology, fraud examination, forensic accounting and business law. As with CPE, many universities offer degree and certificate programs in a variety of formats including online, on site and hybrid.
On-the -Job Training
Obtain anti-fraud training as a temporary employee or an intern.
Another option for anti-fraud training is to learn skills on the job. According to Margot Carmichael Lester, a Monster.com contributing writer, "internships, temp assignments and contract positions enable you to explore a company or career before committing to it." Whether in a volunteer, temporary, contract or an entry-level position, job titles that could lead to an anti-fraud occupation include fraud analyst, junior investigator, junior accountant, paralegal and police officer.
