The purpose of the course is to provide participants with basic tools to detect and prevent identity theft (against borrowers, students, and customers) and help prevent losses to the University.

Program Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: N/A

Instructional Method: Group-Live

Instructor: Lexie Kelly

Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 Hours

Field of Study: Auditing

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Red Flags Rule is -- and why CU is subject to it;
  • Identify how to comply with CU’s Identity Theft Prevention Program; and,
  • Describe relevant Red Flag indicators and outline steps to take when action is needed.

Course Review:

Reviewed by Adam Stark, CPA, and Normandy Roden (May/June 2025)

Program Policies

NASBA Statement:

The University of Colorado is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.