The growing influence of fraud and corruption, and the manner in which these are perpetrated, requires a stable response by ensuring a proper investigation of facts. This course is aimed at imparting a detailed understanding of the investigation process. Forensic audit is an important subject to accountants, auditors, managers and forensic investigators in both private and public sector. In this course, participants will gain prominence in the detection and prevention of financial crimes especially in private and public organizations. Specific skills will be taught such as the application of special skills in accounting, auditing, finance, quantitative methods, the law and research including quantitative skills to collect, analyze, and evaluate financial evidence, as well as the ability to interpret and communicate findings.

Course Objective

The course is intended to impart participants with prominence in the detection and prevention of financial crimes especially in private and public organizations

Learning Outcome

After the course, participants will be able to;

• Conduct forensic audit and investigation using accounting, finance, auditing, research and
• quantitative skills
• Detect symptoms of fraud and apply preventive measures in their organizations
• Apply best practices for preventing and controlling fraud
• Determine whether an individual or an organization has engaged in any illegal financial activities

Target Group

Accountants, Finance Managers, Middle level and top-level managers, Forensic Investigators,

Internal and External auditors, controllers, analysts.

Course Contents

• Concept of Forensic audit
• Forensic Audit Framework
• Important aspects of an interview
• Key skills for a successful interviewer
• Step by step forensic audit and investigation
• Risk based auditing
• Implementation of forensic audit