Introduction
Financial fraud can severely damage an organization’s finances and reputation. Detecting and preventing fraud requires more than basic accounting, it involves knowing how to spot irregularities, reviewing financial records critically, and conducting simple investigations when needed. This course brings together the fundamentals of financial accounting, the warning signs of fraud, and practical forensic techniques. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how to maintain accurate records, detect suspicious activity, and support internal reviews. The course is designed for finance, audit, and compliance staff who want to improve their ability to safeguard their organizations from financial misconduct.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
Core Concepts in Financial Accounting
- Role of accounting in financial integrity
- Key financial statements and their use (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Basics of journal entries, ledgers, and reconciliation
- Importance of documentation and audit trails
- Common accounting errors and how to detect them
Internal Controls & Fraud Prevention
- The concept of internal controls and control environments
- Types of controls: preventive, detective, corrective
- Common control weaknesses that allow fraud to occur
- Segregation of duties, approval processes, and system access
Detecting Fraud in Financial Records
- Red flags in financial reports and statements.
- Signs of manipulation in revenues, expenses, and AP/AR.
- Reviewing supporting documents for inconsistencies.
- Behavioral and transactional indicators of fraud.
Forensic Accounting Essentials
- What forensic accountants do and when they’re needed.
- Tracing transactions, identifying hidden links or false entries.
- Documenting findings: what to record and how.
- Using basic tools to analyze data.
Fraud Investigation Techniques
- Fraud investigation process
- How to conduct a preliminary review
- Handling financial evidence and working with other departments
- Writing basic findings reports (clear, neutral, and factual)
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore accounting concepts, practices, and principles to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Learn how to detect financial fraud, how it works, and how it impacts financial statements
- Implement internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance measures to prevent fraud.
- Investigate the frauds in financial records using forensic accounting tools and techniques,
- Develop your ability to report findings and implement fraud prevention measures.
This course is ideal for
- Finance and accounting staff.
- Internal auditors.
- Audit assistants
- Risk and compliance officers.
- Treasury, budget, and accounts teams.
- Fraud prevention.
- Staff responsible for payments & financial reports
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 26/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 |
| 21/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 18/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 |
| 15/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 | 13/10/2025 | 27/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 |
| 05/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 19/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | 21/07/2025 |
| 11/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 13/10/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 |
| 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 |
| 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 |
| 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 20/05/2025 | 17/06/2025 | 15/07/2025 | 12/08/2025 |
| 09/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 02/12/2025 |
| 30/12/2025 | 27/01/2026 | 24/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
