The Art of the Interview 25-26

Course Details

Date

Thursday, April 30, 2026

10:00am – 12:00pm (Registration: 9:30am)

Location

Online

Field of Study

Accounting & Audit

CPE Credit

2 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Beginning

Vendor

CalCPA

Prerequisites

None

Description

Uncovering financial fraud and irregularities requires more than analyzing numbers?it demands strategic questioning and keen behavioral insight. This course equips CPAs with essential interviewing techniques to detect deception, gather critical information, and strengthen forensic audits. With financial fraud on the rise, mastering investigative interviewing is a crucial skill for CPAs committed to protecting organizations and ensuring financial integrity.

Highlights

  • Identify inconsistencies and uncover financial misconduct.
  • Use psychological and behavioral cues to detect deception.
  • Build rapport to elicit key details from interview subjects.
  • Adapt questioning techniques to different personalities and contexts.

Objectives

  • Determine appropriate questioning techniques
  • Identify the nuances of conflict vs. confrontation
  • Understand adapting methods to match different contexts and cultures

Designed For

Those charged with interviewing clients, staff, etc.

Course Pricing

WYOCPA Member Fee
$99.00

Non-Member Fee
$129.00

Your Price
$129.00

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