Fraud, Wastage and Abuse of all kinds are a major growth industry in this country. Each
can have a drastic impact on the bottom-line profitability of an organisation.
This two-day seminar is intended to sharpen the skills of internal auditors in
assisting in the prevention, detection, deterrence and reporting of fraud, waste, abuse
and other irregularities.
By the end of this seminar the attendee will gain :
An understanding of the definitions and concepts underlying fraud, irregularities, waste
and abuse
Knowledge of the various statements on fraud of the IIA
An understanding of the profiles and motivators of fraudsters
The ability to differentiate between fraud, waste and abuse
The ability to recognise likely fraud indicators
Ways to establish effective fraud / abuse prevention within your company
An understanding of how to quantify corporate vulnerabilities
Seminar Contents
Seminar Contents will include:
Definition of fraud, waste and abuse
Professional standards and guidelines
Reduction of waste
Classic fraudsters
Characteristics of fraudsters
The "red flags" of fraud
Fraud investigation and reporting
Management fraud
Audit vs legal evidence
The effective deterrence programme
Who Should Attend
The seminar is aimed primarily at internal auditors who are working in a high
fraud-potential environment.
