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SUMMARY:Fraud and Financial Distortion: What May Be Hiding Behind the Numbers
LOCATION:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Fraud and Financial Distortion: What May Be Hiding Behind the Numbers\n\n09/01/26 04:00 PM CST\n - 09/01/26 05:51 PM CST\Description:\nFinancial statements are intended to communicate the financial condition of an organization, but the numbers themselves are only a translation of underlying business operations. When financial professionals focus solely on the accounting presentation without understanding the operational realities behind those numbers, significant risks, distortions, or even fraud can go undetected. This course explores how CPAs, auditors, controllers, and financial analysts can apply operational thinking when reviewing financial information. Participants will learn how to translate financial results back into operational language and evaluate whether a business model is plausible. Through practical examples and real-world case studies, the program highlights warning signs that may indicate financial distortion or misrepresentation. The session equips participants with practical questions and analytical tools to help identify what may be hiding behind seemingly reasonable financial statements.
 Speakers:James T. Lindell, CPA, CSP, CGMA, MBA\Location:\nWebinar\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fraud and Financial Distortion: What May Be Hiding Behind the Numbers<br /><br />09/01/26 04:00 PM CST - 09/01/26 05:51 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><p>Financial statements are intended to communicate the financial condition of an organization, but the numbers themselves are only a translation of underlying business operations. When financial professionals focus solely on the accounting presentation without understanding the operational realities behind those numbers, significant risks, distortions, or even fraud can go undetected. This course explores how CPAs, auditors, controllers, and financial analysts can apply operational thinking when reviewing financial information. Participants will learn how to translate financial results back into operational language and evaluate whether a business model is plausible. Through practical examples and real-world case studies, the program highlights warning signs that may indicate financial distortion or misrepresentation. The session equips participants with practical questions and analytical tools to help identify what may be hiding behind seemingly reasonable financial statements.</p>
<br><b>Speakers:</b><br>James T. Lindell, CPA, CSP, CGMA, MBA<br><br />Location:<br />Webinar<br /><br />,  
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