How to Spot the Red Flags of a Ponzi Scheme

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

1:00 p.m. Central time (CT) and 2:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET)

Program Description

This webinar will discuss what due diligence questions to ask and the type of investigation necessary to detect a Ponzi scheme. It will cover the best practices for a thorough fraud investigation, including how to analyze the company’s paperwork and financials, and how to best leverage publically available information. It will also cover techniques to evaluate the company’s corporate structure, operational issues, and the psychological game playing to ferret out fraud.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Who Should Attend

CPAs, brokers, fraud examiners, attorneys, CEOs, financial institutions, financial advisors and investors

Presenter(s)

Kathy Bazoian Phelps, JD
Ms. Kathy Phelps is a lawyer practicing in the areas of bankruptcy and fraud litigation, with a focus on Ponzi schemes. She co-authored The Ponzi Book: A Legal Resource for Unraveling Ponzi Schemes (www.theponzibook.com), the authoritative work on Ponzi scheme law. Her other book, Ponzi-Proof Your Investments: An Investor’s Guide to Avoiding Ponzi Schemes and Other Fraudulent Scams (www.ponzi-proof.com), tells investors how to best increase their odds of avoiding investing in fraudulent schemes. See also Ms. Phelps' blog at www.theponzischemeblog.com. Ms. Phelps is frequently called up to speak to audiences of professionals and consult with financial institutions, fraud examiners, and others about detecting fraud.

CPE Credit

Program Level: Basic Prerequisites: Previous training or experience with the fundamentals of the subject matter. Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based CPE Credits: Two (2) Hours Fields of Study: Business Law; Behavioral Ethics

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