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Digital Fraud

Programme Objective Research around the world has shown that digital fraud is a problem that businesses have long been facing since the advent of e-commerce in the 1990s. In fact, Experian found that losses from fraudulent identities increased from 51% in 2017 to 57% in 2019. According to PwC, these crimes cost companies $42 billion[...]

Root Cause Analysis

Programme Objective Smart organisations and wise leaders recognize the importance of systematically preventing and solving for underlying issues rather than just treating ad hoc symptoms and putting out fires; proactively solving problems early and channelling limited time and resources to where it is most impactful, especially in a challenging economy. Root cause analysis is increasingly[...]

Forensic Auditing

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[...]

Thinking Like a Fraudster

Programme Objective As COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the economy, it is not hard to see why the crisis might provide fertile ground for fraud. The combination of financial and health threats makes organisations more vulnerable and creates opportunities for fraudsters. How long will it be before employees in your organisation are guilty of misconduct?[...]

Digital Fraud

Programme Objective Research around the world has shown that digital fraud is a problem that businesses have long been facing since the advent of e-commerce in the 1990s. In fact, Experian found that losses from fraudulent identities increased from 51% in 2017 to 57% in 2019. According to PwC, these crimes cost companies $42 billion[...]

Three Day Seminar: Tools & Techniques II: Lead Auditor

INTRODUCTION Learn the basics of auditing at the new internal auditor level. This course provides an overview of the life cycle of an audit from a new internal auditor’s perspective while examining the internal control environment and audit governance. During this course, you will participate in interactive activities and real-life scenarios. Be prepared to walk[...]

Warning Signs of Procurement Fraud – Identifying Key Red Flags

Programme Objective How do you spot a procurement fraud? It is prudent to look out for "red flags" of procurement fraud in everyday working life. A red flag is an indicator that there may be issues or concerns, but does it mean that a fraud incident has occurred? Can you recognise a red flag when[...]

Spotting Key Red Flags of Financial Statement Fraud in the Times of Uncertainty

Programme Objective The financial world has been rocked by financial scandals over the years: Enron (2001), WorldCom (2002), Freddie Mac (2003), AIG (2005), Lehman Brothers (2008), Bernie Madoff (2008), Olympus (2011), Toshiba (2015). Yet, the number of fraud cases continue to rise, with the latest cases in Luckin Coffee (2020) and Wirecard (2020) which are[...]

Ethics & Anti-Fraud Management

Programme Objective Do you know that according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s 2014 Report to the Nations, employees committed 42% of occupational frauds but only caused a median loss of USD 75,000? Managers ranked in the middle, committing 36% of frauds with a median loss of USD 130,000. Conversely, owners/executives only accounted for[...]