Training on Forensic Accounting in the Public and Private Sector
Date | Venue | Registrations |
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8th to 12th Jan 2024 | Nairobi | |
5th to 9th Feb 2024 | Mombasa | |
4th to 8th March 2024 | Nairobi | |
1st to 5th April 2024 | Istanbul | |
6th to 10th May 2024 | Nairobi | |
3rd to 7th June 2024 | Dubai | |
1st to 5th July 2024 | Nairobi | |
5th to 9th Aug 2024 | Nairobi | |
2nd to 6th Sept 2024 | Nairobi | |
7th to 11th Oct' 2024 | Mombasa | |
4th-8th Nov' 2024 | Nairobi | |
2nd to 6th Dec 2024 | Nairobi |
The role of a forensic accounting is often to analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex financial and business related issues in a manner which is both understandable and properly supported. Complex financial transactions will therefore require analysis by forensic accountants to assess whether there has been any wrong doing. In the recent past, the demand for forensic accountants has increased due to the increasing level of prosecution for financial fraud both in the private and the public sectors. Indeed, today world is faced with the reality that fraudulent activities have immensely contributed to the widespread collapse and poor performance of entities in the public sector.
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Senior and middle level managers,
- accountants,
- auditors,
- fraud investigators and anyone who wishes to practice in the area of forensic accounting
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Explain the concepts and principles of forensic accounting
- Appreciate the true cost of financial fraud, both in relation to specific businesses/organizations and society as a whole
- Describe the traits and behavior of those who commit fraud
- Apply in-depth investigation of fraud detection techniques
- Conduct gathering of intelligence, case planning, establishing goals and ultimately initiating a case.
- Gather evidence that can prove or disapprove a case
- Plan and conduct effective interviews
- Assess risk factors and best practices in risk prevention
- Identify different types of cyber-data and crime
Establish a forensic team.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Overview of forensic accounting
- Cost of crime to public organizations
- The fraudster
- Fraud detection techniques
- The investigative process
- Evidence gathering
- Evaluation of financial and non-financial evidence
- Fraud risk assessment
- Fraud prevention
- Computer crimes
- Building a forensic team