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Fraud Examination and Forensic Auditing

Standard audit techniques are designed to detect error, not deliberately concealed fraud, which is why organisations need auditors trained specifically in fraud examination. This course covers the fraud triangle and red flag indicators, forensic evidence gathering that will withstand legal challenge, and interview techniques for obtaining reliable information from suspects and witnesses, using case studies of procurement, payroll and financial statement fraud from the region.

Course objectives

  • Apply the fraud triangle and red flag indicators to identify likely fraud schemes
  • Design fraud risk assessments for key business processes
  • Gather and preserve forensic evidence in a manner suitable for legal proceedings
  • Conduct investigative interviews with suspects and witnesses
  • Prepare a forensic audit report suitable for management, regulators or courts

Who should attend

  • Internal and external auditors moving into forensic work
  • Fraud examiners and forensic accountants
  • Risk and compliance officers investigating misconduct
  • Legal counsel working with forensic audit teams
  • Law enforcement and regulatory investigators

Course outline

  1. 01The fraud triangle, fraud diamond and common fraud schemes
  2. 02Fraud risk assessment for procurement, payroll and financial reporting
  3. 03Digital and documentary evidence gathering
  4. 04Interviewing techniques for suspects and witnesses
  5. 05Financial statement fraud detection techniques
  6. 06Reporting findings for management, regulatory or legal action

Scheduled sessions

Scheduled sessions for Fraud Examination and Forensic Auditing
DatesVenueFormatPriceRegister
7 to 9 October 2026Victoria Falls, ZimbabweClassroomR11,995 per delegateRegister Now
14 to 16 January 2027Kigali, RwandaClassroomR11,995 per delegateRegister Now
26 to 28 June 2027Durban, South AfricaClassroomR11,995 per delegateRegister Now
6 to 8 August 2027Dubai, UAEClassroomR11,995 per delegateRegister Now