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Business Email Compromise (BEC) Accounts Payable - In-Person

Business Email Compromise (BEC) Accounts Payable - In-Person

Safeguard Your Organization’s Accounts Payable Processes Against Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams

 

The Business Email Compromise (BEC) Accounts Payable – In-Person CPE Training Event is an essential workshop for professionals aiming to protect their organizations from fraudulent activities targeting accounts payable processes. Hosted by industry expert Debra R. Richardson, this session provides action-oriented guidance on mitigating BEC fraud, strengthening internal controls, and bolstering vendor data management security. Attendees will earn 2 NASBA-approved CPE credits, equipping them with the tools to establish a secure and efficient accounts payable framework.

 

Why Attend?

  • Earn CPE Credits - Fulfill your professional development requirements with 2 critical CPE credits while gaining valuable insights into combating BEC scams.

  • Strengthen Accounts Payable Security - Learn to design and implement an internal control system that safeguards your organization from fraudulent payments.

  • Master Vendor Data Management - Implement robust vendor validation and authentication techniques to mitigate risks and enhance compliance.

  • Access Practical Templates and Tools - Attendees will receive downloadable resources, including vendor validation forms, authentication scripts, and procedure templates to improve AP security immediately.

  • Learn from a Proven Expert - Gain insights from Debra R. Richardson, a Certified Fraud Examiner with over 20 years of experience in global accounts payable management.

 

What You’ll Learn

This seminar is packed with insights and actionable steps to protect your accounts payable processes from business email compromise scams. Key learning objectives include:

  • Implementing Internal Controls - Establish an effective internal control system to detect and prevent BEC fraud in accounts payable operations.

  • Enhancing Vendor Validation Techniques - Learn the steps to authenticate vendor details, including banking information, and manage requests for remittance changes securely.

  • Building Strong Authentication Protocols - Activate authentication techniques like email verification, phone confirmations, and approval workflows to combat fraudulent attempts.

  • Boosting Awareness Across Teams - Equip your accounts payable team with specialized training to recognize and respond to potential BEC threats.

  • Utilizing Tools and Templates - Gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources, including vendor validation forms, confirmation call scripts, and procedural guides.

 

Seminar Highlights

This session provides in-depth strategies tailored to professionals handling vendor data management and accounts payable operations. Highlights include:

  • Vendor Verification Methods - Learn to identify and validate vendor credentials while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Risk Mitigation Practices - Develop processes to address vulnerabilities in vendor management and secure payment workflows.

  • Compliance Awareness - Stay informed about regulatory requirements, including GDPR and CCPA, to ensure data protection.

 

Key Agenda Topics

This comprehensive training covers vital topics to help you secure accounts payable operations effectively. Highlights of the agenda include:

  • Understanding BEC Risks in Accounts Payable - Explore how fraudsters target vendor processes through BEC scams.

  • Verification and Validation Techniques - Learn best practices for confirming vendor data accuracy, including banking details and remittance changes.

  • Building Robust Internal Controls - Establish an internal framework to prevent fraudulent payment requests.

  • Increasing Team Awareness - Train your accounts payable staff to identify red flags and prevent payment fraud.

  • Deploying Tools and Templates - Make use of comprehensive resources such as vendor banking forms, global validation references, and phone call confirmation scripts.

  • Summary and Takeaways - Wrap up with actionable guidance to immediately enhance accounts payable security.

 

Event Details

  • Format: Live, in-person session led by a seasoned expert.
  • Schedule: Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (or by private arrangement for groups).
  • CPE Credits: 2 hours awarded upon completion.
  • Cost: $190 per attendee.
  • Location: Southfield, MI, with options for private onsite sessions.

 

Who Should Attend?

The course is tailored for professionals involved in accounts payable, data management, or fraud prevention, including:

  • Accounts Payable Specialists aiming to strengthen internal controls.
  • Auditors seeking to expand their fraud detection capabilities.
  • Compliance Professionals ensuring adherence to data protection regulations.
  • Finance and Risk Managers focused on safeguarding payment systems.

 

Why BEC Fraud Prevention Matters

Business Email Compromise is a rapidly growing threat that costs organizations millions annually. By attending this seminar, participants will gain the tools to safeguard systems, train staff, and establish effective controls to counteract fraud. This training ensures you’re prepared to mitigate risks and protect your organization’s critical functions.

 

Register Today

Take the first step toward securing your accounts payable process and protecting your organization from BEC fraud. The Business Email Compromise (BEC) Accounts Payable – In-Person CPE Training Event offers actionable solutions, expert guidance, and tools you can use right away.

 

Register now and secure your 2 CPE credits while learning to prevent payment fraud and enhance compliance!

  • Details on Event Presentation

    Being offered on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    We can schedule private events on your timetable for two or more attendees. This event is also available for on-site private training for your procurement staff.

    NASBA Program Disclosure

    Program Level of Understanding: Basic
    Prerequisites: None
    Advance Preparation: None
    Delivery Format: Group Internet Based
    NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing
    CPE Credits: 4, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour

  • CPE Event Highlights

    1. Data Security Strategies

    Discover the latest strategies and technologies for safeguarding vendor data against cyber threats and payment fraud. Gain valuable insights into practical security measures designed to protect your organization's invaluable data assets.

    2. Compliance Requirements Demystified

    Navigate the regulatory landscape surrounding vendor data management, including GDPR, CCPA, and more. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations while optimizing your vendor data management practices.

    3. Proactive Risk Mitigation

    Go beyond collecting vendor data and entering it into your vendor master file.  Equip yourself with effective risk assessment and mitigation techniques to proactively address vulnerabilities in vendor data management. Learn to identify and mitigate risks for a robust data management strategy.

    4. Leading Industry Framework

    Explore Authentication.Validation.ManagementTM, a proven framework for vendor data management to avoid fraud, regulatory fines and bad vendor data.   Elevate your data management approach with insights from an experienced professional.

    Explore Authentication.Validation.ManagementTM, a proven framework for vendor data management to avoid fraud, regulatory fines and bad vendor data.   Elevate your data management approach with insights from an experienced professional.

  • Learning Objectives

    • Dive into the cutting-edge strategies and technologies crafted to protect vendor data against evolving cyber threats that can lead to payment fraud.
    • Embark on a journey through a comprehensive foundation framework for vendor data management.
    • Arm yourself with impactful mitigation techniques to proactively tackle vulnerabilities in vendor data management.
    • Discover the industry's authentication techniques, internal controls, best practices, and vendor validations for accurate vendor data management to avoid payment fraud, regulatory fines and bad vendor data.
  • Key Issues on the Agenda

    Introduction

    Section 1 Fraud in the Vendor Process

    • Sensitive Personal Information
    • Social Engineering Schemes
    • Occupational Fraud

    Section 2 Three Step Vendor Setup & Maintenance Process
    Section 3 Data Authentication

    • Authentication Techniques for Callers
    • Authentication Techniques for Emails
    • Authentication Techniques for Vendor Information Fields
    • Authentication Recap

    Section 4 Validation of Data

    • Validate Vendor Data Collected
    • Validate Vendor Banking Data Collected
    • Other Validation Considerations
    • Validate Recap

    Section 5 Management of Vendor Data

    • Vendor Master File Best Practices
    • Vendor Master File Internal Controls
    • Vendor Master File Vendor Data Review
    • Managsment Recap

    Section 6 Summary and Wrap-Up

     

  • Summary of the Subject Matter

    This CPE training event provides an insightful exploration of the essential strategies and technologies aimed at safeguarding vendor data against emerging cyber threats that can lead to payment fraud, compliance fines and bad vendor data.

    It also delves deep into the intricate landscape of regulatory compliance that surrounds vendor data management, offering a comprehensive understanding of the crucial requirements and implications. Additionally, the training event equips individuals with effective risk assessment and mitigation techniques, empowering them to proactively address vulnerabilities in vendor data management.

    Furthermore, the instruction uncovers the industry's authentication techniques, internal controls, best practices and vendor validation in a framework that have proven to be an effective strategy for vendor data management.

  • Distinguished Instructor

    Debra R Richardson, MBA, CFE, APM, APPM, CPRS

    Debra, an accounts payable consultant with over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies like Verizon, General Motors, and Aramark, is a seasoned professional in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. Debra brings a wealth of knowledge to her events.A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), her expertise in Global Vendor Maintenance and implementation of vendor self-registration portals has been pivotal in establishing robust internal controls to prevent fraud.

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