Description
$275 (per person) includes an online webinar for 4 hours of CPE credit
Why do fraud schemes so often go undetected, even when the evidence is right in front of us?
This 4-hour webinar dives deep into the psychology of investigation and auditing, from the perspective of someone who has been on both sides of fraud investigations, revealing how the very ways we are trained to think can obscure fraud rather than expose it.
By exploring the traps of over-reliance on tools, misplaced trust, and the pitfalls of narrowed focus, participants will gain a fresh perspective on what it takes to uncover deception.
Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and an eye-opening simulation, this webinar offers an innovative approach led by a fraud researcher. Government auditors will leave with a deeper awareness of how fraud hides in plain sight and actionable methods to uncover what others miss.
Major subjects:
- The Trust Trap: Explore how assumptions about trustworthiness and credibility misdirect investigations and allow fraud to flourish undetected.
- Blind Spots in Thinking: Understand the psychological and cognitive limitations that cause investigators to overlook critical clues hiding in plain sight.
- Lost in the Evidence: Examine how over-reliance on tools and data can obscure intuition and deeper analysis, leading to missed opportunities to uncover fraud.
- Chasing Shadows: Discover how focusing on the wrong targets or patterns diverts attention from the real perpetrators and evidence.
- The Double-Edged Sword of Tools: Investigate how the tools and technologies used in government audits and investigations, while powerful, can inadvertently narrow focus and obscure critical insights.
Learning objectives:
- Identify key thinking patterns and investigative behaviors that lead to missed fraud.
- Describe techniques to overcome cognitive blind spots and enhance observational acuity.
- Recognize the psychological dynamics of misplaced trust and its role in investigations.
- Identify innovative strategies to broaden investigative focus and uncover hidden risks.
Program Level: Advanced
Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental)
Who Should Attend: Experienced government auditors and any other certified auditors with 2 or more years of experience
Prerequisites: At least 2 years of auditing or investigative experience
Advanced Preparation Required: None
Instructional Method: Webinar (Group Internet Based)
CPE Credit Hours: 4
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central
Webinar Leader:
Dr. Toby Groves
Dr. Toby Groves is a research psychologist and speaker specializing in advanced cognitive strategies that foster breakthrough thinking and uncover new perspectives. His work combines insights from neuroscience with practical applications to help professionals in high-stakes fields such as auditing, intelligence, law, and medicine improve decision-making quality. With a PhD in psychology and an MA in industrial-organizational psychology, along with training in forensic psychology and forensic accounting, Dr. Groves collaborates directly with experts at the forefront of critical societal decisions, creating innovative approaches to help them solve complex problems and discover unseen solutions.
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