Fraud risk management
This course provides delegates with an understanding of fraud and corruption to enable them to support their organisations with initiatives such as fraud risk management strategies. This is necessary, as the extent of fraud and corruption is of concern internationally, as well as in Southern Africa. Steps have been taken internationally to combat fraud and corruption on a broad front. This includes putting in place international protocols and the necessary legal frameworks. Delegates will be able to link these protocols and frameworks to organisation-specific strategies.
Learning outcomes:
After completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
- understand the extent of fraud, the elements of fraud, the legal aspects of it, the role of management in the prevention and detection of fraud and of the various financial fraud schemes
that can be perpetrated;
- understand the basic legal concepts pertaining to fraud and law of evidence;
- help management develop a programme to discharge the onerous responsibilities that are required to prevent fraud and corruption; and
- understand certain investigative techniques.
Course content:
The course covers the following topics:
1. The basics of criminology and the extent of fraud
2. The extent of fraud and organised crime
3. Introduction to law and legal concepts
4. Various acts and statutes of value to fight fraud effectively
5. Cash fraud schemes that can be perpetrated by employees
6. Procurement and contract fraud schemes that can be perpetrated by suppliers of goods and services, including recipients of government benefits through identity fraud
7. The risk factors that can lead to fraud being committed or that might be an indication that it is taking place
8. Preventative measures
9. The investigative techniques that are applied when the possibility of fraud is identified
Entry requirements:
Relevant work experience.
Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Venue: University of Pretoria, Main Campus, Pretoria
Cost: R8,700 (VAT incl.)