Developing an Effective and Legally Compliant Employment Screening Program

Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Kevin P. Prendergast, President of Research Associates, Inc. and Dean R. Kutz, Vice President of Research Associates, Inc.
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Course Description

This course will provide participants with reasons for implementing a character assurance program, the contents for a character assurance program, accounting best practices, factors involved in selecting a provider, factors involved in developing a firm policy, compliance issues and open discussion.

By the end of the 60-minute session, participants will be well versed on an effective and compliant employment screening program and will be able to implement one within the firm.

Did you know that 5% of applicants in the accounting profession have a criminal record? Findings show that 27% of applicants are found to have provided inconsistent information in their resume and/or job application and 5% of applicants will have an absolute disqualifier under “Best Practices” criteria. Can your firm afford not to participate in this educational opportunity?

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Kevin P. Prendergast
President of Research Associates, Inc.
Kevin is a graduate of Marshall Law School and a licensed attorney. He has been with RAI as an executive since 1994 and oversees RAI’s client compliance program. Kevin is a practicing labor and employment lawyer.

Dean R. Kutz, Vice President of Research Associates, Inc.
Dean has a degree in Criminal Justice from Kent State University and started with RAI in 1986. He has performed and/or supervised over 100,000 cases specifically for the accounting industry.

Research Associates, Inc. (“RAI”) was formed in 1953 by former agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Their mission was to provide the private sector with the same level of high quality investigative services that the FBI provides in the public sector. In the years since its formation, the mission at RAI has not changed.

RAI has three separate service divisions which offer comprehensive services to our clients:

The Employer Services Division specializes in pre-employment background investigations including management-level inquiries and drug/alcohol screening.

The Corporate and Business Investigations Division focuses on investigating businesses and due diligence inquiries.

The Fraud Prevention and Detection Division investigates employee misconduct, conducts internal corporate investigations and also specializes in claims and insurance investigations.

RAI has grown into an international investigative firm with seamless coverage throughout North America and capabilities in every commercial location worldwide. Their network of over 250 affiliates is unmatched in the industry.

Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

Delivery System

  • All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
  • Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
  • Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
  • All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
  • There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

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Refund Policy

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Additional Information

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