Fraud Detection in Government Accounting

Government organisations at all levels -federal, state or local - have the formidable task of managing important public policy issues and communicating their activities to many different stakeholders. This places direct implications on how targets are achieved and what administrative systems are in operation, thus providing an environment where transparency can thrive whilst fraud, corruption and economic crime can be detected at an early stage.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for senior managers in the public service with a mission to detect and combat fraud, internal auditors and public accountants. It is also ideal for anyone with ownership, or responsibility, for overseeing the audit process as it relates to the detection and prevention of economic crime. Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Apply various techniques for detecting fraud

Understand the pitfalls and advantages of using computerised systems

Understand the importance in applying professional standards to current administrative structures and accounting systems

Identify the symptoms of fraud

Understand the investigative process, investigative tools, techniques and strategies

Use case studies in relation to positive and negative outcomes

Understand accounting and auditing malpractice

Understand risk analysis and fraud related issues

Understand forensic auditing and investigation

Understand good corporate governance and accountability in line with best practice

Report and validate audit reports and present information for legal use

Employ the use of documentary evidence and litigation support

Introduce and establish standards of management practice that will curb the event of fraud and corruption

Develop transparency initiatives in your organisation and raise awareness of its benefits

Identify the scale of Organisational/Departmental risks through the process of fraud risk gap analysi

Programme Outline

Combat Fraud Effectively Using Skills to Review and Update Methods of Investigation and Reduce the Effects of Fraud and Corruption

Understand the Complex World of Money Laundering

Recognise the Impact of Fraud on World Economy

Align Organisational Core Business with the European Directives Concerning Money Laundering

Identify Organisational/Department Core Outputs by Analysing and Monitoring the Process Through Performance Indicators

Understanding of Organisational Fraud Risk and its Management