Anti-Fraud and Fraud Risk Management

The tone from the top is a key part of any fraud prevention and detection strategy. Organizations need to take the threat of fraud seriously and take the strongest possible action against staff and third parties who commit fraud. A simple, focused and easily understood fraud policy demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to combating fraud and corruption. This program highlights the development of an anti-fraud culture, the importance of clear responsibilities, response plans, and awareness amongst employees. Delegates will learn to evaluate fraud risks, design prevention programs, investigate effectively, and adopt tools such as data mining to detect and mitigate fraud.

Learning Outcomes

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Cost

$4,000 per participant (USD)

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Modules

Module 1: Background

  • Fraud Explained: Definitions, Statistics, and ACFE Survey Results
  • The Cost of Fraud & Profile of a Fraudster
  • Fraud Risk Management Process and Principles
  • Fraud Risk Matrix, Scenarios, and Risk Register
  • Supplier & Outsourcing Fraud
  • IT Fraud Risks and Internet/E-commerce Fraud
  • Identity Fraud – Trends, Examples, and Prevention
  • Corruption Risks, Indicators, and Procurement Fraud

Module 2: Fraud Mitigation

  • Evaluating fraud risk mitigation
  • Putting yourself in the mind of the fraudster
  • Procurement Fraud – tendering, bidding, and outsourcing
  • Fraud Indicators – Top 30 red flags and auditor’s toolkit
  • Implementing a best practice fraud prevention process
  • Anti-Money Laundering requirements
  • Roles & responsibilities of auditors and management

Module 3: Balancing Prevention and Detection

  • Whistleblowing policy and external hotlines
  • Fraud contingency plans and moral deterrence
  • Internal Audit’s assurance role in fraud prevention
  • Use of CAATs and Benford’s Law in fraud detection

Module 4: Data Mining as a Fraud Detection Tool

  • Fraud profiling and GTAG 13 guidance
  • Risk scoring and fraud risk prioritisation
  • Automated fraud detection and audit software tools
  • Legal aspects of fraud investigation
  • Bribery Act implications, asset recovery, and disciplinary procedures
  • What to do when you suspect fraud

Module 5: Managing the Investigation

  • Planning and objectives of fraud investigation
  • Forensic evidence and maintaining chain of custody
  • Fraud investigation report template
  • Interviewing suspects and witnesses
  • Fraud interview best practices and lie detection
  • Communicating investigation results to management, regulators, and media
  • Rebuilding damaged relationships after fraud cases