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Hybrid Workplace Vendor Fraud: Is Your Story Wrong?

Uncover the hidden patterns of digital procurement schemes and learn to test the evidence behind every payment.

Created byDenise Cicchellaworkspace_premium
IntermediateUpdated Oct 8, 2026
Hybrid Workplace Vendor Fraud: Is Your Story Wrong?

What You'll Learn

check_circleAnalyze procurement trails to identify gaps between system records and informal communication channels
check_circleEvaluate the legitimacy of new vendors using independent verification sources
check_circleDetect signs of collusion and manipulated bidding processes in remote work settings
check_circleApply testing procedures to verify the validity of bank change requests and invoice amounts
check_circleDevelop a structured investigation report that distinguishes between error, control failure, and intentional misconduct

About This Course

This course examines the vulnerabilities inherent in hybrid procurement processes where fragmented communication and remote work environments create opportunities for vendor fraud. It covers the lifecycle of a purchase from initial vendor contact and onboarding to invoice approval and final payment, emphasizing the need for professional skepticism. Participants will learn to identify red flags in digital documentation, evaluate the legitimacy of vendor relationships, and implement rigorous testing procedures to verify work performance and payment integrity. The content focuses on reconstructing transaction trails, detecting collusion, and establishing effective controls to prevent financial loss in decentralized organizational structures.

Topics Covered:

  • Digital procurement control gaps
  • Vendor onboarding and legitimacy verification
  • Collusion patterns in remote environments
  • Manipulation of purchasing decisions
  • Bank account change verification
  • Minority and women-owned business fraud
  • Invoice and delivery evidence testing
  • Data-driven fraud detection techniques

Your Instructor

Denise Cicchella
Denise Cicchella

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Construction Auditor, Project Management expert and Author

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Denise has been a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Fraud Examiner for over 20 years. She has a specialization in Construction Audit and is a management consultant, specializing in Training and Professional Development. She has authored several books including: Bridging the Gap, enhancing the Audit Committee / AUdit Relationship, Teach, Train, Transform - the Superhero Way, Construction Audit Handbook: Overview, Monitoring and Auditing, Effective Auditing for Corporates, Construction Audit - Building a Solid Foundation; and Essentials of Construction Management.

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