UTAP Funding
Programme ObjectiveThis workshop aims to provide participants with current updates, the relevant approach and tools in forensic auditing. Financial professionals are now placed in the forefront to acquire skills that enable them to gather evidence, reconstruct financial trails, and prove how losses occurred and likely suspects. Computerised business environment also entails that forensic methodology applied by financial professionals are able to gather, process, analyse and preserve computer data that would be used in investigations.Fraud in the corporate landscape is a growing reality that is plaguing not only large corporations but also SMEs and the public sector. The recent economic downturn had further propelled the occurrence of financial fraud and irregularities.“Aside from questioning where yesterday’s money went, many remain concerned about where tomorrow’s money is going. Record levels of government spending may usher in record levels of fraud, waste, and abuse. Across industries, managers face downward pressure to do whatever it takes to “make the numbers” as analysts and creditors scrutinize financial results…..KPMG Fraud Survey 2009”
Programme Objective
This workshop aims to provide participants with current updates, the relevant approach and tools in forensic auditing. Financial professionals are now placed in the forefront to acquire skills that enable them to gather evidence, reconstruct financial trails, and prove how losses occurred and likely suspects. Computerised business environment also entails that forensic methodology applied by financial professionals are able to gather, process, analyse and preserve computer data that would be used in investigations.
Fraud in the corporate landscape is a growing reality that is plaguing not only large corporations but also SMEs and the public sector. The recent economic downturn had further propelled the occurrence of financial fraud and irregularities.
“Aside from questioning where yesterday’s money went, many remain concerned about where tomorrow’s money is going. Record levels of government spending may usher in record levels of fraud, waste, and abuse. Across industries, managers face downward pressure to do whatever it takes to “make the numbers” as analysts and creditors scrutinize financial results…..KPMG Fraud Survey 2009”
Introduction to forensic auditing and the latest trends in fraud being committedUnderstanding the potential fraudsters and their characteristicsInterviewing techniques to gather information and reading body languageWorkshop exercise on role playsThe law of evidence – measures or pre-requisites to ensure that evidence gathered is reliable and permissibleForensics in the information technology (“IT”) environmentGathering evidence from the IT system and its related issuesMoney laundering schemes and recent developmentsCase studies/workshop exercisesCrucial elements of a accounting/financial forensic reportTraining MethodologyLecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies Closing Date for Registration1 week before programme or until full enrolment
An Intermediate to Advanced level programme intended for both Practising and Non-Practising Accountants and Auditors, Finance professionals, internal & external auditors and those involved in risk management. Those who like to gain more understanding in Forensic Auditing are welcome to attend.
Category 3 = 7.00 Hours
14 Dec 2024 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
For Members: $ 318.28 For Non-Members: $ 382.59
1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.
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Melissa Aw Yong
Melissa Aw Yong is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore. She gained valuable work experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance and fraud investigations with professional firms, multi-national corporations and government linked companies.
Melissa served on the Board of Governors of the Institute of Internal Auditors of Singapore and Board of the Singapore Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where she was the President for 3 years.
Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE), Certified Internal Auditor (IIA), and received a Certification in Control Self-Assessment (IIA).
Currently, she heads a Regional Risk & Audit Department in an MNC. She is also a certified Coach, helping executives and leaders to be the best version of themselves.
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