• Instructor: Apex Africa Institute
• Duration: 4 weeks

This short course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of fraud, forensic audit, and investigation. It covers the following topics:

• What is fraud?
• The different types of fraud
• The fraud triangle
• How to detect and prevent fraud
• The forensic audit process
• Forensic accounting techniques
• Investigative interviewing
• Report writing

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define fraud and explain the different types of fraud
• Understand the fraud triangle and the factors that contribute to fraud
• Identify the red flags of fraud
• Conduct a forensic audit
• Apply forensic accounting techniques to investigate financial crimes
• Conduct investigative interviews
• Write clear and concise reports

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Accountants
• Auditors
• Financial analysts
• Fraud investigators
• Risk managers
• Compliance officers
• Law enforcement professionals

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Fraud

• What is fraud?
• The different types of fraud
• The fraud triangle
• The impact of fraud on organizations

Module 2: Fraud Detection and Prevention

• Red flags of fraud
• Internal controls
• Fraud risk assessment
• Fraud prevention strategies

Module 3: Forensic Auditing

• The forensic audit process
• Forensic accounting techniques
• Data gathering and analysis
• Evidence collection and preservation

Module 4: Fraud Investigation

• Investigative interviewing
• Document review
• Electronic evidence collection and analysis
• Reporting findings

Mode of Training: Online

Fee: $200

Duration: 4 weeks