Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Professional training course
Financial Fraud: From Prevention to Examination
Organizations are using finance to plan and communicate the outcomes of their strategic and operational activities. The outline covers Introduction to Fraud, Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes, Fraud Prevention and...
Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Organizations are using finance to plan and communicate the outcomes of their strategic and operational activities. One of the significant threats to not achieving organizations' goals is financial fraud. Attending this course will teach you the nature and causes of financial fraud. You will also understand how designing and implementing proper governance and internal controls would mitigate the risk of financial fraud, in addition to best practices in fraud investigation and reporting.
Course Methodology
This course uses interactive techniques, such as Instructor- and participant-led discussions and brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, in addition to demonstrating theoretical fraud topics. The course also features real-life case studies that participants discuss and present.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define financial fraud and its causes and impacts
- Identify the major types of financial fraud schemes in organizations
- Demonstrate knowledge of financial fraud assessment and prevention controls
- Review financial fraud investigation steps and methodology
- Identify the legal system that applies to fraud
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, and staff from any function, including finance, internal audit, risk, and governance departments, who need to improve their financial fraud understanding and best practices for its prevention and examination.
Target Competencies
- Fraud risk assessment and management
- Financial accounting and auditing
- Data analysis and forensics
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Communication and investigation skills
- Fraud prevention strategies
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Define financial fraud and its causes and impacts
- Identify the major types of financial fraud schemes in organizations
- Demonstrate knowledge of financial fraud assessment and prevention controls
- Review financial fraud investigation steps and methodology
- Identify the legal system that applies to fraud
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers, supervisors, and staff from any function, including finance, internal audit, risk, and governance departments, who need to improve their financial fraud understanding and best practices for its prevention and examination.
- Target Competencies
- Fraud risk assessment and management
- Financial accounting and auditing
- Data analysis and forensics
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Communication and investigation skills
- Fraud prevention strategies
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses interactive techniques, such as Instructor- and participant-led discussions and brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, in addition to demonstrating theoretical fraud topics. The course also features real-life case studies that participants discuss and present.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Introduction to Fraud
- Definitions and related terms
- The fraud triangle
- Understanding criminal behavior
- Corporate governance and ethics
- Codes of conduct
- Bribery and corruption
Module 2
Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Asset misappropriation
- Theft of data and intellectual property
- Consumer fraud
- Identity theft
- Financial statements fraud
Module 3
Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- White-collar crime
- Management’s fraud-related responsibilities
- Fraud risk assessment
- Fraud risk management
- Fraud prevention
- Ethics for fraud examiners
Module 4
Fraud Investigation
- Interview theory and application
- Planning and conducting a fraud examination
- Analyzing documents
- Tracing illicit transactions
- Report writing
- Sources of information
Module 5
The Legal System Governing Fraud
- Overview of the legal system
- Individual rights during examinations
- Basic principles of evidence
- The law related to fraud
- Testifying
- Money laundering
- Bankruptcy fraud
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Financial Fraud: From Prevention to Examination cover?
This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 15 - 19 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Managers, supervisors, and staff from any function, including finance, internal audit, risk, and governance departments, who need to improve their financial fraud understanding and best practices for its prevention and examination., Target Competencies, Fraud risk assessment and management
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Rome, Amsterdam.
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