THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
Forensic Fraud &Internal Controls Workshop- Nyanza Branch
Theme: Combating Fraud in the digital era
Date: 14th -15th March 2024
Venue: Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu
OVERVIEW
Organizations in general are experiencing fraud in various ways such as tax fraud, credit card fraud, securities fraud, bankruptcy fraud and wire fraud. The above-mentioned types of fraud have resulted in the firms experiencing massive financial losses. The accounting sector’s increase in digitalization has prompted an increase in the risk of fraud in various organizations. Forensic fraud examination plays a pivotal role in identifying, preventing, and responding to fraudulent activities, with the main aim of ensuring financial integrity by use of investigative techniques to detect and analyze fraudulent activities. Effective internal controls act as a preventative layer against fraudulent activities by Segregation of Duties that ensures a clear separation of duties preventing individuals from having too much control over a process, Implementation of strict authorization protocols for financial transactions and access to sensitive information and regular monitoring and reviewing of internal controls to identify and address weaknesses. Despite the enforcement of internal controls, the rate of fraud is still high as fraudsters have up their game. This workshop will address the following:
- Digital Forensic Investigations and Data Privacy: Overcoming the Challenge
- Forensic investigations and data breaches (date protection laws)
- Compliance and international data protection laws
- Ethical guidance on Fraud and investigations
- Amendments to the proceeds of crime act: what is required is required for accountability as reporting entities with financial reporting Centre (FRC)
- Emerging trends in fraud and forensics
- Embedding a Proactive Fraud Detection and Management Process at the Workplace
- Technology and Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks: Mitigation Measures
TARGET AUDIENCE
Bank Auditors/investigators, Insurance Auditors/Investigators, Risk and compliance managers in banks, independent auditors, directors of various sections of government, finance managers, academicians, Internal Auditors, Accountants, managers/controllers, purchasing managers, ICT Security managers and directors, Government Auditors, Managers of security companies, anti-corruption officers among others.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (CPD UNITS):
Members of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the workshop.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
The workshop charges are Kshs. 10,000. Charges will cater for the workshop fees, learning materials, and e-certificates of attendance.
ONLINE BOOKING:
Registration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the workshop is mandatory on https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/Online Booking We call on workshop participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com and will close one day before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the training is mandatory.
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).
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on, +254 719 074 100, or via email to Martin Oriaro Imali at martin.oriaro@icpak.com with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com
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