Per the IRS Education Provider Standards this course must be COMPLETED by 12/31/2026 to receive credits. NOTE: Go to My Professional Profile in your CCH CPELink account settings to ensure your name, and PTIN number; matches your PTIN card
“Do you realize you are an ideal victim for the theft of data?” Explore the Theft of Data & Intellectual Property with Susan Harper, Certified Fraud Examiner, and former IRS Internal Revenue Agent of 34 years. This course will describe favorite targets involving the theft of data and intellectual property, how information is lost or stolen, and more. With 20 years instructing CPE courses, Susan will deliver an entertaining and informative discussion to heighten your awareness to protect both you and your clients from falling victim to these crimes.
Publication Date: June 2023
Topics Covered
- Sources of Intelligence Information
- Favorite Targets of Thieves
- How Information is Lost or Stolen
- Electronic Counter Surveillance
- Insider Threats
- Corporate Espionage
- Safeguarding Information to Minimize Risks
- Identity Theft Procedures
- Case Studies
Learning Objectives
- Identify Sources of Intelligence and Favorite Targets of Information
- Determine How Information is Lost or Stolen
- Describe Programs to Safeguard Information
- Recognize How to Share Identity Theft Procedures
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
Instructor
Susan Harper
Susan Harper, Certified Fraud Examiner, began her career as an Internal Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service in 1988. She joined the first Abusive Tax Avoidance Transaction group in 2002 before becoming a Fraud Enforcement Advisor in 2008 through 2021 where she helped other auditors, who identified first indicators of fraud in their examinations. Later, Susan joined Research, Applied Analytics, and Statistics in 2021 and recently retired as the Technical Advisor to the Chief Operating Officer. Susan has been instructing CPE seminars for 25 years and looks forward to interacting with her audience for many years to come.