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Forensic Auditing and Accounting, Lagos

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DateVenuePrice

Feb 27 2012 - Mar 03 2012Lagos₦ 200,000
Jul 30 2012 - Aug 04 2012Lagos₦ 200,000
Dec 10 2012 - Dec 15 2012Lagos₦ 200,000

Duration: 5 days

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Course Overview


The term ‘forensic’ means suitable for courts of justice or for public discussion and debate. Forensic auditing provides an investigation methodology and accounting analysis that is suitable to the court which will form the basis for discussion, debate and ultimately dispute resolution. This course concentrates on practical advice for internal auditors in the fight against fraud, with focus sessions on deterrence, data mining and interviewing in a stressed environment. It provides an incisive analysis of how fraud occurs within an organisation and explains the latest techniques for fighting it.

Course Objectives

  • Detection of white collar crimes within an organization
  • Skills for Forensic Investigations
  • Successful prosecution of economic crimes, in particular fraud
  • The integration of accounting, auditing and investigative skills.

Course Outline

Forensic Auditing Overview
White Collar Crime and Business Risk

  • The black economy - awareness and profiles
  • Money laundering component and the proceeds of crime
  • Governance and business risk overview
  • Fraud theory (definitions, types and scale)
  • Limitations of traditional audit techniques
  • Strategic fraud prevention plan

Detection and the Forensic Audit Toolkit
Investigations and Expert Witness Testimony

  • Use of publicly available information
  • Use of documentary evidence
  • Interviewing in a stressed environment – the five possible stages of a fraud interview and how best to handle each stage
  • Assessing quantum of loss
  • Reporting
  • Practical case-management tips
  • Dealing with lawyers and handling court situations

*Course fee is not inclusive of VAT

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