CPD Course Catalog Fall 2021 | The School of Professional Studies

7 CPD UNITS
UNITS
FRAUD PREVENTION AND
DETECTION: THE IMPACT OF
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
& INTERNAL CONTROLS
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) | SKILLS YOU NEED
C O U R S E D E T A I L S
The term Corporate Governance refers to an organization’s procedures and processes, according to which it
operates, is regulated, and controlled. An Internal Control system consists of a set of rules, policies and
procedures an organization implements to provide it with reasonable assurance. Sound Corporate Governance
and effective Internal Control systems are mandatory and can reduce an organization’s vulnerability to fraud.
The main purpose of the seminar is to provide participants with a thorough understanding of sound corporate
governance and appropriate internal controls, which in combination contribute significantly in combatting fraud.
T A R G E T G R O U P
This program is ideal for Internal Auditors of both public & private sectors; External Auditors; Accountants;
Lawyers; Risk Management professionals; Compliance Officers; Financial Controllers & Directors; Newly
Appointed Fraud Specialists; Managers needing a broader understanding of how to investigate all types of fraud.
T O P I C S T O B E C O V E R E D
Analysis and explanation of essential components of an effective Corporate Governance System.
Importance of an effective Corporate Governance System and its impact on the organization
Elements of a robust System of Internal Controls and its importance in reducing the risk of fraudulent activity.
Contribution of a sound Corporate Governance System and an effective Internal Control System in combating
fraud and protecting company's assets.
Illustration through the analysis of Case Studies
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 )
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
28/09
TUESDAY
9.00-17.00
€150 + VAT
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THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
MAY SHIFT TO
VIRTUAL FORMAT
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