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Examine a real federal criminal case involving tax fraud and racketeering allegations against a CPA and explore the role of forensic accounting, criminal defense strategy and professional liability considerations.

Presenters

Ed Waddington, Managing Director, CBIZ Forensic Consulting Group
Patrick J. Egan, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Saverio S. Romeo, Partner, Fox Rothschild

CBIZ Fraud Summit Sessions

Bringing together leading voices in fraud, compliance, and investigations to address the issues shaping business decisions today.

Register for Multiple Sessions

CLE Credit

1.0 hour of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for LIVE VIEWING ONLY for the following states:
California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Illinois | New York | New Jersey | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Texas

CPE CREDITS
Program Description From RICO Charge to Not Guilty: Lessons from a CPA’s Federal Trial

Important Notice Regarding CPE:

*Attendees must be registered individually and click on periodic participation markers throughout the webinar to receive CPE credit.
Learning Objectives

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key risks CPAs and other financial professionals may face when client conduct becomes the focus of a federal criminal investigation.
  • Describe how tax fraud and racketeering allegations can arise in matters involving professional service providers.
  • Explain the role of forensic accounting in evaluating financial evidence and supporting a criminal defense strategy.
  • Discuss practical lessons learned from the defense of a CPA charged in a federal RICO conspiracy case.
Instruction Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credit 1.2 Credits
Recommended Field of Study Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites None
Program Level Overview
Advance Preparation None
Cancellation Policy You may cancel your registration at any time prior to the event.
Complaint Resolution Policy For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at [email protected].

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