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7 CPD UNITS UNITS INVESTIGATING FRAUD INCIDENTS CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) | SKILLS YOU NEED C O U R S E D E T A I L S As a result of the pandemic, fraud incidents are increasing rapidly and constitute a significant threat to any company independent of sector and size. Fraud cases are unfortunately one of the most important and complex problems organizations currently face, especially as fraud schemes and financial transactions are becoming more complex and sophisticated with technology advancements. It is estimated that a typical organization loses 5% of its annual revenue as a result of fraud. Consequently, all entities are nowadays more susceptible to fraudulent acts and there is an increased need for having a procedure in place for investigating and reporting cases of fraud. This course will help participants to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills they need to handle fraud incidents by developing a fraud response plan, conducting fraud examinations, and presenting their findings in an effective fraud investigation report. T O P I C S T O B E C O V E R E D Introduction to Fraud Defining and Understanding Occupational Fraud The Triad of Fraud The Fraud Tree Financial and Behavioral warning signs Planning and conducting an Internal Investigation Developing a Fraud Response Plan Fraud Examination tasks How to approach a Fraud Examination I N S T R U C T O R - C H R Y S T A L L A K A Z A R A ( B B A , A B A , M B A , A C C A , C F E ) T A R G E T G R O U P Internal Auditors External Auditors Chief Financial Officers Finance Directors Lawyers Compliance Officers Risk Management Officers Chief Executive Officers Members of Audit & Risk Committees Investigating Fraud Using Data Analytics Collecting Evidence Interview Methodology Report Writing Effective report writing Factors to consider Report writing methodology Conclusions: Fraud Prevention and Detection Chrystalla is a holder of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, an MBA and a Banking Certificate from the American Bankers Association. She is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), member of the Board of Directors of ACFE Cyprus and of the ACFE Global. She is also a member of ICPAC, of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors and of ISACA Cyprus Chapter. She has 20 years of experience in the Banking sector, in two of the largest financial institutions in Cyprus, and has also experience in the Corporate Services sector. Her expertise mainly focuses in Project Management, Risk Management, Compliance/AML, Corporate Governance, Internal Audit, Fraud Risk Management and Fraud Investigations. Currently, she is a Lecturer of professional courses and a corporate trainer of professional development courses. DATES & VENUE N I C O S I A C Y P R U S C O L L E G E 26/10 TUE SDAY 9.00-17.00 €150 + VAT H R D A S U B S I D Y : €119 D E L I V E R Y M E T H O D F A C E - T O - F A C E PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, IN-PERSON PROGRAMS MAY SHIFT TO VIRTUAL FORMAT L A N G U A G E O F I N S T R U C T I O N ENGLISH Take the next step UP in your career. Sign up now. Tel: 22713230 | Email: SPSNicosia@cycollege.ac.cy | Webpage: https://sps.cycollege.ac.cy
14 CPD UNITS UNITS FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT – A HOLISTIC APPROACH CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) | SKILLS YOU NEED C O U R S E D E T A I L S Research indicates that scammers take advantage of crises, exploiting people at their most vulnerable moments to propagate fraud attacks. Currently, as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, fraud incidents are increasing rapidly and constitute a significant threat to any organization. Undoubtedly, no organization is immune to fraud incidents which can have a devastating impact on companies and can even result in bankruptcy. It is estimated that entities loses an average of 5% of their annual revenue as a result of fraudulent acts. Consequently, all entities are nowadays more susceptible to fraudulent acts and there is an increased need for having a formal Fraud Risk Management Program in place to address and manage the risk of fraud. This course will help participants to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills they need to implement a holistic approach in managing fraud risk by developing an appropriate Fraud Risk Management program, enhancing both generic and specific internal controls, conducting Fraud Risk Assessments and Fraud Investigations and taking remediation measures where necessary. T A R G E T G R O U P Internal Auditors / External Auditors Chief Financial Officers / Finance Directors Lawyers / Chief Executive Officers Compliance Officers / Risk Management Officers Members of Audit and Risk Committees Accountants I N S T R U C T O R - C H R Y S T A L L A K A Z A R A ( B B A , A B A , M B A , A C C A , C F E ) T O P I C S T O B E C O V E R E D Introduction to Fraud Fraud Awareness Fraudster’s Mindset Fraud Risk Management Frameworks Fraud Risk Management program (FRM) Fraud Risk Assessment Factors affecting level of risk Benefits of conducting a Fraud Risk Assessment Designing and conducting a Fraud Risk Assessment Entity level Anti-Fraud Controls Ethical Corporate Culture Corporate Governance Characteristics of effective Corporate Governance structure Importance in Fraud Prevention Core Values Corporate Governance Guidelines Monitoring Fraud Risk Investigation of detected Fraud Incidents Chrystalla is a holder of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, an MBA and a Banking Certificate from the American Bankers Association. She is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), member of the Board of Directors of ACFE Cyprus and of the ACFE Global. She is also a member of ICPAC, of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors and of ISACA Cyprus Chapter. She has 20 years of experience in the Banking sector, in two of the largest financial institutions in Cyprus, and has also experience in the Corporate Services sector. Her expertise mainly focuses on Project Management, Risk Management, Compliance/AML, Corporate Governance, Internal Audit, Fraud Risk Management and Fraud Investigations. Currently, she is a Lecturer of professional courses and a corporate trainer of professional development courses. Take the next step UP in your career. Sign up now. DATES & VENUE N I C O S I A C Y P R U S C O L L E G E 26/11 – 29 /11 FRIDAY & MONDAY 9.00-17.00 €290 + VAT H R D A S U B S I D Y : €232 D E L I V E R Y M E T H O D F A C E - T O - F A C E PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, IN-PERSON PROGRAMS MAY SHIFT TO VIRTUAL FORMAT Tel: 22713230 | Email: SPSNicosia@cycollege.ac.cy | Webpage: https://sps.cycollege.ac.cy L A N G U A G E O F I N S T R U C T I O N ENGLISH
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