The Internal Audit Function – Fraud Evaluation vs. Fraud investigation (Text Based)

Field: Fraud | Delivery Method: Self-Study | CPE Hours: 2.0

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The Internal Audit Function – Fraud Evaluation vs. Fraud investigation


The Institute of Internal Auditors is recognized as the authority that establishes the guidelines and standards for the internal audit profession. As the world has rapidly evolved over the past several years, internal auditors have been called on to provide a wide array of services. Yet, management often does not understand the full breadth of the IIA Standards and protocols auditors should follow when performing both Assurance services and Consulting services.

This set of courses on “The Internal Audit Function” was developed by Lynn Fountain, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, cPIA and past Chief Audit Executive. Lynn authored the book Leading the Internal Audit Function which was released by Taylor & Francis in 2017.

This text base course will be in several sections. This specific course is dedicated to The Internal Audit Function and examination of involvement in fraud evaluations vs. fraud investigations. There is a clear variation in the two processes. Evaluations are considered systematic examination of an areas merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. Examinations can assist in decision-making. The primary purpose of an evaluation is to gain insight into an area and enable analysis. The analysis can assist in identification of root cause analysis, control gaps or required change.
An investigation in the context of a forensic analysis (as in the case of fraud investigations) is the scientific method of gathering and examining information about a particular event. The word forensic is derived from the Latin forēnsis, meaning "of or before the forum." (Source Wikipedia).
Other text-based courses in this series include:
  • The Internal Audit Function – Purpose and Establishing the Function
  • The Internal Audit Function – Internal Audit’s Assurance Role and Risk Based Auditing
  • The Internal Audit Function – The Attribute Standards
  • The Internal Audit Function – The Performance Standards
  • The Internal Audit Function – Internal Audit’s Role in Fraud Work
  • The Internal Audit Function – Internal Audit’s Role in Fraud Risk Assessments
  • The Internal Audit Function – Internal Audit’s Role in Governance Work

Lesson Objectives:
  • Understand the variance between fraud evaluation and fraud investigations.
  • Examine fraud evaluation procedures.
  • Examine the internal auditor’s dilemma when investigating fraud.
  • Review a decision Protocol for Internal Audit involvement in investigation.
  • Understand how to manage the request process.
  • Evaluate the method of issue identification.
  • Explore conducting the internal investigation.
  • Review an investigative process flow.
  • Explore the need for an initial communication and credibility assessment.
  • Examine a preliminary investigative process.
  • Examine the field investigative process.
  • Examine other considerations.


Field: Fraud
CPE: 2.0
Delivery Method: Self-Study
Format: Text




Your Instructor


Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Consultant, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Past Chief Audit Executive

Business Consultant, Trainer, Author


Ms. Fountain has over 40 years of experience spanning public accounting, industry accounting and consulting. Sixteen years of that experience has been in the field of internal audit, risk managment and process improvement. She is well adept to assist your organization evaluate business strategy, perform risk assessments, establish a Sarbanes-Oxley process, synergizing internal audit processes or perform process improvement projects.


As a past corporate executive Lynn has a passion for working with professionals to enhance their processes and provide leading edge education. She has authored and delivered hundreds of training courses for accounting, finance and audit professionals. Her training is filled with not just theory but real world application.


Ms. Fountain has authored three technical publications:

-Leading the Internal Audit Function 

-Raise the Red Flag

-Ethics and the Internal Auditor's political dilemma


Lynn is a recognized leader in the internal audit profession as well as a recognized business professional.  


Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has active, current CPA, CGMA, and CRMA credentials.


https://www.lynnfountain.net/


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