THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
FORENSIC AUDIT SEMINAR – NORTH-RIFT BRANCH
DATE: 5TH – 6TH OCT. 2017
VENUE: SIRIKWA HOTEL – ELDORET
Introduction
Most companies face financial risks due to fraud, possibly by not leveraging on technology to combat fraud. On the flip side, maintaining an effective audit function can help mitigate such risks. External and internal auditors must have a thorough knowledge of fraud detection, prevention and mitigation tools to effectively fulfill their mission. Among the best measures that any company can take to mitigate the loss associated with fraud is to equip employees with skills and techniques needed for detection and prevention.
Forensic Accounting is a specialty practice area that describes engagements which result from actual or anticipated frauds, disputes and/or litigation. Government bodies, Public Sector Entities’, insurance companies, SACCOs, banks, investigating agencies as well as many medium-sized firms may occasionally engage forensic auditors.
To dialogue on this topical issue, ICPAK invites you to join other professionals to learn more on forensic auditing. These shall be interactive sessions moderated by well-seasoned experts and will dwell on what to do and not to do when faced with such dilemma as a professional.
Learning Outcomes:
- Master every step of an internal fraud investigation
- Gain expertise in forensic interviewing and evidence documentation and protection
- Establish continuous anti-fraud programs
- Address legal concerns and comply with government regulations
Some of the areas to be addressed include:
- Red Flags- Concepts and Techniques: Red flags of fraud back to basics
- Characters of white collar crime
- Understanding fraud
- Motives, motivation and characters of fraudsters
- Fraud Risk Management
- Financial Statement fraud: detailed look at uncovering “creative” accounting fraud
- Financial statement, contracts and procurement fraud investigations and the litigation process
- Integrating effective fraud risk management into the audit plan
- Case Study on Financial statement, contracts and procurement fraud Analysis: Lessons learnt and way forward
- Fraud Audit Planning and Execution —from uncovering the first questionable activities or receiving an initial allegation, to testifying as a witness
- Avoiding common mistakes in fraud risk assessment
- Developing the forensic report and exhibits
- Develop and establish continuous anti-fraud programs
- Fraud response and prevention programme
- After math of fraud: Legal and Court Involvement
- IT Tools, Techniques and use of Technology as drivers for fraud detection and investigation
- How can we harness technology to build a resilient environment for the work place?
- Using Data Analytics for Fraud Auditing
- Asset misappropriation fraud: curbing theft of assets within the organisation:
- Asset Misappropriation schemes
- Controlling risks in:
- Sales and accounts receivables
- Cash disbursements
- Purchasing and accounts payable
- Payroll and HR
- Physical assets
Target Audience:
This workshop will be most beneficial to delegates drawn from both public and private sectors particularly; Forensic accountants & auditors, compliance officers and managers, Investigators, Auditors, Financial accountants, Risk Personnel, Assessors, ICT Security Experts, Law Enforcement Officer, personnel responsible for detecting, investigating and preventing fraud.
Seminar Charges and CPD Units
The charges for the two-day Forensic Audit Seminar are as follows:
Category | Seminar fees |
Members | Kshs. 8,950 |
Associate Members | Kshs. 6,950 |
Non-Members | Kshs. 10,950 |
Members of ICPAK and of reciprocating professional bodies will earn 14 Structured CPD Units.
Online Booking
Kindly note that booking for the Seminar is available only online at https://www.icpak.com/event/forensic-audit-seminar-north-rift-branch/
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement
The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke).
Sponsorship Opportunities & Additional Information
The Forensic Audit Seminar attracts close to 50 participants drawn from both the public and private sectors presenting a rare chance for exhibitors and sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring this event can reach us through raphael.nguli@icpak.com. Other requests for information can be channelled to us via telephone on +254 733 856 262/ 727531006/ 733856262/ 721469169 or via email to brenda.imali@icpak.com . We encourage you to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/ for updates on the Seminar