Resources

A growing library of articles, talks, teaching materials, and tools — curated to help you build ethical cultures and recognize fraud risk before it becomes a headline.

Books

Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry

Have you ever wondered why Bernie Madoff thought he could brazenly steal his clients' money? Or why investors were so easily duped by Elizabeth Holmes? Or how courageous people like Jeffrey Wigand are willing to become whistleblowers and put their careers on the line?

In this award-winning book, Kelly shows fraud in action, uncovering what makes perps tick, victims so gullible, and whistleblowers so morally righteous, while also encouraging us to look at our own behaviors and motivations in the hope of protecting ourselves and our companies.

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A.B.C.'s of Behavioral Forensics

Ever wonder what makes a white-collar criminal tick? For the first time ever, see the mind of the fraudster laid bare, including their sometimes twisted rationalizations; think like a crook to catch a crook!

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Managerial Accounting 1st Edition

Managerial Accounting shows you how to gather, process and prepare useful information to assist management with key operational and strategic decisions.

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Managerial Accounting 1st Edition
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Documentary

All the Queen's Horses

As city comptroller of Dixon, IL, Rita Crundwell stole $53 million of public funds across 20 years—making her the perpetrator of the largest case of municipal fraud in American history. She used the funds to build one of the nation's leading quarter horse breeding empires, all while forcing staff cuts, police budget slashing, and neglect of public infrastructure.

ALL THE QUEEN'S HORSES investigates her crime, her lavish lifestyle and the small town she left in her wake.

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Games

Fool Me Once

Fool Me Once

A classroom-ready game that helps learners identify fraud patterns, ethical pressure points, and the choices that make small decisions become large consequences.

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Red Flag Mania

Red Flag Mania

A playful training tool for spotting red flags before they turn into headlines.

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Tools & Articles

Audit Committee Questions

The 73 Audit Committee questions are inspired by Vogue's 73 Questions video series. This popular series features quick-fire questions asked to celebrities and public figures. The goal is to give viewers a casual look into their lives and personalities.

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Boiling the Frog Slowly: A Case Study

This study looks at how top financial executives explain their involvement in accounting fraud. They were interviewed about their experiences and motivations. The study found that these executives often slipped into fraud gradually, influenced by pressure from their work environment and personal reasons.

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3 Common Archetypes of Employees Who Commit Fraud

Fraud is a massive global problem. To combat it, leaders should identify three employee types: intentional, accidental, and righteous perpetrators. By spotting red flags in these individuals, companies can prevent fraud and protect their reputation.

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A forensic-accounting expert on how to treat the fraud epidemic

Encourage more insiders to spill the beans, says Kelly Richmond Pope.

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Kelly Richmond Pope's Impact on Forensic Accounting

As a professor in DePaul's online master of accountancy program, Pope brings a wealth of real-world experience to her classroom.

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