Programme Objective

This workshop aims to provide participants with current updates, the relevant approach and tools in forensic auditing. Financial professionals are now placed in the forefront to acquire skills that enable them to gather evidence, reconstruct financial trails, and prove how losses occurred and likely suspects. Computerised business environment also entails that forensic methodology applied by financial professionals are able to gather, process, analyse and preserve computer data that would be used in investigations.

Fraud in the corporate landscape is a growing reality that is plaguing not only large corporations but also SMEs and the public sector. The recent economic downturn had further propelled the occurrence of financial fraud and irregularities.

“Aside from questioning where yesterday’s money went, many remain concerned about where tomorrow’s money is going. Record levels of government spending may usher in record levels of fraud, waste, and abuse. Across industries, managers face downward pressure to do whatever it takes to “make the numbers” as analysts and creditors scrutinize financial results…..KPMG Fraud Survey 2009”

Programme Outline

• Introduction to forensic auditing and the latest trends in fraud being committed
• Understanding the potential fraudsters and their characteristics
• Interviewing techniques to gather information and reading body language
• Workshop exercise on role plays
• The law of evidence – measures or pre-requisites to ensure that evidence gathered is reliable and permissible
• Forensics in the information technology (“IT”) environment
• Gathering evidence from the IT system and its related issues
• Money laundering schemes and recent developments
• Case studies/workshop exercises
• Crucial elements of a accounting/financial forensic report

Training Methodology
Lecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

An Intermediate to Advanced level programme intended for both Practising and Non-Practising Accountants and Auditors, Finance professionals, internal & external auditors and those involved in risk management. Those who like to gain more understanding in Forensic Auditing are welcome to attend.