Fraud and other forensic
investigations, whether carried out by the authorities or by the private sector,
must take place within a specific legal context and with due consideration of
the democratic rights of the individual.
This two-day advanced course
is designed to ensure that the evidence obtained as a result of a comprehensive
Forensic Audit will be admissible to courts and will result in successful
prosecution.
Delegates will gain:
An understanding of the
rights and powers of an investigator
A detailed knowledge of the
elements of the crime of theft
A knowledge of the
appropriate investigative techniques for a variety of crimes
An understanding of the
differing forms of Fraud and the elements of proof
An understanding of the
role of the polygraph
Laws, courts and Police in
South Africa
A knowledge of how to
prepare a case for court and how fraud should be reported
WHAT WILL BE
COVERED
Rights to search and arrest
Elements of the crimes of
theft and fraud
Forgery, uttering, bribery
and corruption
Industrial espionage and
computer fraud
Investigative techniques and
support agencies
Scope and limitations of
polygraph investigations
The legal environment in
South Africa and the court structures
Reporting of fraud
Making the case in court and
making it stick
The role of forensic
accountants and other outsiders
Who Should Attend
The seminar is aimed primarily at auditors who are involved in the conducting
of forensic audits.
