Fraud Prevention and Detection (BS) Distance Learning

Aim

To provide the knowledge and skills required to prevent and detect fraud in large organisations.

Objectives

Following this workshop delegates will know:

• What fraud is
• Where fraud generally occurs
• Why fraud occurs
• How to conduct fraud risk assessments
• Fraud prevention measures
• How to detect fraud quickly
• How to investigate and deal with fraud

Course Content

During this practical workshop delegates will use syndicate work and exercises to learn:

• Where fraud most often occurs
• The profile of a fraudster - is there one ?
• What to look for and where
• To identify the culprit
• What evidence will be available and how to preserve it
• What will prevent fraud
• How computers are used to commit fraud
• Whether or not to prosecute fraud

Duration

3 days

Who Should Attend

• Council fraud investigators
• Insurance company investigators
• Finance company investigators
• Security managers
• Public service investigators
• Senior contract managers
• Anyone with responsibility for fraud prevention

Benefits

• Identify fraud quickly to contain losses
• Prevent most fraud from occurring and reduce losses
• Improve profits for the business and shareholders

Distance Learning Modules For Fraud Prevention And Detection

Module 1 – Introduction

• What is Fraud ?
• Why Does It Occur ?
• Where Does It Occur ?
• Results of Fraud

Module 2 – Types Of Fraud

• Personal Fraud
• Corporate Fraud
• International Fraud
• Bribery and Corruption

Module 3 – Who Commits Fraud ?

• Profiles
• Case Studies

Module 4 – How To Prevent/Deter Fraud

• Policies and Procedures
• Risk Audits/Assessments
• Accountability
• Knowledge
• Look For It !

Module 5 – How To Detect Fraud

• Regular Audits
• Policies And Procedures
• Management Controls
• Discipline Procedures

Module 6 – Investigating Fraud 1

• What To Look For
• Evidence Of Fraud
• Interviewing Witnesses
• Questioning Techniques

Module 7 – Investigating Fraud 2

• Identifying Suspects
• Actions To Take With Suspects
• Interviewing Suspects
• Case Management

Module 8 – Learning From Fraud

• Post Fraud Measures
• Management Responsibilities