The Art of the Interview 25-26

Uncovering financial fraud and irregularities requires more than analyzing numbers?it demands strategic questioning and keen behavioral insight. This course equips CPAs with essential interviewing techniques to detect deception, gather critical information, and strengthen forensic audits. With financial fraud on the rise, mastering investigative interviewing is a crucial skill for CPAs committed to protecting organizations and ensuring financial integrity.

Objectives

• Determine appropriate questioning techniques
• Identify the nuances of conflict vs. confrontation
• Understand adapting methods to match different contexts and cultures

Highlights

• Identify inconsistencies and uncover financial misconduct.
• Use psychological and behavioral cues to detect deception.
• Build rapport to elicit key details from interview subjects.
• Adapt questioning techniques to different personalities and contexts.

Who Will Benefit

Those charged with interviewing clients, staff, etc.

Credits