Fraud Investigation & Interviewing Skills

- Register and complete the payment through the official training website.

- Upon successful registration, an invitation email—including the access link, workshop resources, and Pre- & Post-Assessment links—will be sent one day before the workshop.

Fraud is inherent in any business setting and transaction and accordingly it is imperative companies operate an effective fraud prevention and detection system. This two-day course focuses on conducting fraud investigation and investigative interviews in a robust, ethical, and transparent manner; emphasizing and clarifying the steps involved and the benefits of proper planning, process and documentation. This workshop will highlight the critical elements of a fraud investigation, including the verification process, collection and management of evidence, checking tools, report preparation, the interview process and considerations for record-keeping. Real life Fraud cases will be presented for discussions and participants’ interaction. 

This course is suitable for the employees of different capital market institutions especially those engaged in fraud investigations, internal and external Auditors, fraud examiners, risk managers, compliance specialists, accountants, financial analysts, and lawyers. 

Certificate of participation issued by UASA & CMA. 

1. Introduction

Why does fraud occur?

Internal fraud - types of fraud and key themes

Indicators of fraud

2.The investigation process

What are your first steps when you suspect a fraud has occurred?

Planning

Evidence gathering

Investigating and reviewing evidence

Documentation

Follow up 

3.Gathering and management of evidence

Direct evidence and circumstantial evidence

Chain of custody

Electronic and paper evidence

Evidence gathered through interviews

Activity/case study

4.Investigation Tools

Forensic technology

Intelligence

Data Analytics

5.Reporting

Planning and structuring of the report

What makes a good report?

Drafting findings and report language and tone

How to conclude

Practical issues

6.The interview process

Discuss the interview process cycle

HR disciplinary procedures

Objectives of an interview (depends on type)

Type of interviews (information vs. confrontation) 

Record keeping considerations Recordings / transcripts Confidentiality / Legal privilege 7. Expect the unexpected Confessions - what to do if a subject confesses? Red Herrings Emotional subjects 8.Interview preparation Why, who, how? (purpose, relevant individuals, format of interview) Logistics (timing/location/room set up) Preparing document bundles