About the Training

As businesses navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving environment, they face a growing range of risks, including the rise of financial crimes, fraud, and more sophisticated criminal activities. These challenges are compounded by shifting regulations with extra-territorial implications, technological advancements that create new fraud risks, and increasingly complex cross-border disputes. Additionally, expanding into emerging markets, dealing with unfamiliar business partners, and managing complex supply chains all contribute to an environment where fraud and financial crime can thrive.

In this landscape, organizations must not only focus on business growth but also on protecting themselves from financial and reputational damage. The ability to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud has become an essential skill for finance professionals. This course has been designed to equip professionals with the necessary forensic accounting knowledge and investigative techniques to identify fraudulent activities, evaluate the damage, and provide effective litigation support.

By understanding forensic accounting and leveraging investigative tools, finance professionals can mitigate the risks of financial crimes, safeguarding their organizations from the devastating consequences of fraud. Organizations that develop strong fraud prevention and investigation frameworks are better positioned to act swiftly and minimize negative impacts.

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Overview

Training Objective

This training is designed to provide accounting and finance professionals with the skills necessary to prevent, detect, and investigate financial frauds. Participants will gain practical knowledge in forensic auditing techniques, fraud detection, understanding legal frameworks, and handling investigations. The course will also cover the use of advanced tools and technology in fraud detection, ensuring participants can respond effectively to financial crimes in today’s business landscape.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key components of forensic accounting and its role in financial crime detection
  • Learn how to assess damages from fraud and financial crimes
  • Gain expertise in investigating and analyzing financial evidence
  • Explore different types of fraud and effective methods for their detection
  • Analyze the tools and techniques used in modern fraud investigations, including digital forensics
  • Understand Indian and global legislation combating fraud and financial crime

Who Should Attend?

This training is suitable for professionals involved in managing or mitigating financial risks, fraud detection, and legal compliance, including:

  • Finance & Accounting Professionals
  • Banking Professionals & Consultants
  • Chartered Accountants
  • Internal and External Auditors
  • Company Secretaries
  • Heads of Legal and Compliance
  • Heads of Risk Management
  • Entrepreneurs & Professional Founders

Agenda

9:30 AM onwards
  • 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

    Welcome Note

  • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

    Understanding, Identifying, and Preventing Fraud

    • Overview and types of frauds
    • Fraud triangle
    • Profile of a fraudster – Techniques & Psychology
    • Red flags in identifying frauds
    • Advancements in technology & fraud risks
  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

    Designing & Implementing a Fraud Risk Management Program

    • Best practices for fraud prevention
    • Implementing a fraud risk management framework
    • The role of data analytics & continuous monitoring
    • Effective whistleblower programs & case studies
  • 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

    Break

  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption: Laws, Risks & Case Studies

    • Forms of bribery: Active, passive, and facilitation payments
    • Indian & global laws (FCPA, UKBA, PCA, etc.)
    • Legal, financial, and reputational risks of bribery
    • Case Study Deep Dive: Enforcement actions & corporate impact
9:30 AM onwards
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

    Financial Crime & Litigation Support

    • Understanding legal frameworks in forensic accounting
    • Role of forensic accountants in litigation
    • Cross-border fraud challenges & enforcement trends
    • Case Study
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Whistleblower Investigations: From Complaints to Action

    • Handling whistleblowers & analyzing complaints
    • Identifying malicious intent vs. genuine concerns
    • Ethics committee involvement & disciplinary actions
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

    Break

  • 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

    Forensic Investigation: Tools, Techniques & Digital Forensics

    • Forensic audits: Scope, methodologies, and key focus areas
    • Document review, email trails & audit logs
    • Social media monitoring & market intelligence gathering
    • Cyber fraud investigations & cryptocurrency fraud detection
    • Case Study: Digital forensic techniques used in a real investigation

Experts

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Vicky Gala

Associate Managing Director, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance, Kroll
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Pramod Menon

Executive Director, PwC
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Rohit Goel

Partner, PWC
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Hormuz Mehta

Partner, JSA
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Rajul Bohra

Partner, JSA

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