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Ethics: Unethical Financial Behavior and Fundamentals of Internal Investigation

ETHICS: UNETHICAL FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR AND FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

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This webinar does NOT qualify for IRS CE credit for Enrolled Agents.
Available Date(s)
Friday, March 14, 2025: 9:00AM EDT
Friday, March 28, 2025: 9:00AM EDT
Friday, April 18, 2025: 9:00AM EDT

Cost $60.00
CPE Credits 2.0 hours
Subject Area 2.0 - Ethics (Behavioral)
CE Credits 0.0 hours
Course Level Basic
Instructional Method Group Internet Based
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Course Description

This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to conduct effective internal investigations into unethical financial practices. The focus will be on identifying red flags, understanding legal considerations, and implementing best practices in internal investigations. 

Learning Objectives:


  • Define the fundamental concepts of unethical financial behavior, including the various forms, causes, and typical profiles of individuals who engage in such practices

  • Identify key indicators of unethical financial practices and activities within an organization

  • Outline the procedural and legal aspects of conducting effective internal investigations including evidence collection, interviewing techniques, and maintaining confidentiality

  • Recognize how to effectively report findings and recommend corrective actions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and organizational policies

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Marc Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, FCG, CFF

University of Ottawa
Corporate Ethics and Financial Crimes Expert
[email protected]
(819) 775-0991

Uottawa

Marc Y. Tassé is a globally recognized expert on corporate misconduct, crisis response, and ethical leadership, who has extensive experience as an independent special advisor to various board chairs, board members, and CEOs of corporations and organizations, federal and provincial departments, agencies and crown corporations. As a Fellow Chartered Governance Professional, he advises various clients on "high profile and sensitive cases" related to alleged corruption, fraud, money laundering, financial misconduct, conflict of interest, and breach of fiduciary duty. 

A Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant and a multiple award-winning lecturer at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law and at the Telfer Executive MBA program, Mr. Tassé has delivered lectures on corporate ethics and financial scandal remediation at some of the world’s premier universities such as McGill University and Harvard University.
 

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Uottawa
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.