Economic crime has always been a major risk in the workplace. Technological advances have also increased the opportunities to commit these types of crimes in the workplace. This practically-orientated course will deal with a number of investigation methodologies, techniques and tools which can lead to the more effective investigation of these crimes. A case-study approach, with ample opportunities for group-related activities, will be followed.
A unique feature of this course is that delegates can enroll for the course at either a NQF level 6 or a NQF level 8, which opens up articulation possibilities to the formal programmes offered by the Unit for Forensic Accounting.
Learning outcomes
deal with the following-
How to properly plan an investigation,
Working in investigative teams,
Threats to a successful investigation,
Gather evidence in a forensically sound manner to ensure its admissibility in subsequent proceedings,
Distinguish between the available tools and when to use which tool,
Trace hidden assets through the financial or other records,
Use technology in the investigation process,
Who can have access to the product of the investigation
Work-product and other privileges which may protect the product of the investigation
The other side of the coin- what to do when your entity is being investigated.
The course will address the following:
Investigative methodologies.
Investigative tools, including non-conventional techniques used in the private & law enforcement sectors.
The tracing of undeclared/hidden assets.
Financial ratio-analysis.
Investigating uncompetitive behavior.
Protecting the product of the investigation.
Date: 23 February 2015
to 27 February 2015
Time: 07:30 - 16:00
Venue: Main Campus University of Pretoria, Pretoria
Cost: R8,700 pp incl VAT
More info: Main Campus University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria
Date: 06 July 2015
to 10 July 2015
Time: 07:30 - 16:00
Venue: Main Campus University of Pretoria, Pretoria
Cost: R8,700 pp incl VAT
More info: Main Campus University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria