Identity Theft
Author: Robert K Minniti
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs
2 hours Federal Tax Related for EAs and OTRPs
2 hours Federal Tax Law for CTEC |
This course is designed for individuals who would like to obtain a basic understanding of identity theft. We will discuss various types of identity theft and how the criminals gain access to personal information and commit the frauds. We will review some of the legal and ethical implications involved. Examples of real world cases will be provided to help develop and understanding of the risks involved. We will review steps that can be taken to help prevent identity theft.
Publication Date: January 2021
Designed For
CPAs, CFEs, CFOs, CEOs, employees, staff accountants and anyone who is worried about becoming a victim of identity theft.
Topics Covered
- Basic understanding of identity theft
- Discuss various types of identity theft
- How criminals gain access to personal information and commit the frauds
- Review some of the legal and ethical implications involved
- Examples of real world cases
- Review steps that can be taken to help prevent identity theft
Learning Objectives
- Identify the various types of identity theft
- Recognize identify theft statistics
- Describe what you can do to help prevent identity theft
- Differentiate how various types of identify theft are committed
- Recognize how criminals steal personal information
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (1 hour), Auditing (1 hour)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
