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Forensic Accounting and Financial Statement Fraud Detection

Financial statement manipulation and asset misappropriation cost African organisations heavily and often go undetected for years. This course introduces forensic accounting techniques that help finance professionals spot red flags, trace irregular transactions and gather evidence that stands up to scrutiny. Participants build a practical toolkit for detecting fraud and supporting investigations without overstepping their role.

What you will be able to do

  • Distinguish forensic accounting from ordinary auditing.
  • Recognise common financial statement manipulation schemes.
  • Apply analytical techniques to detect anomalies in the numbers.
  • Trace suspicious transactions through the accounting records.
  • Gather and preserve evidence to support an investigation.
  • Work appropriately with investigators, legal teams and auditors.

Course outline

  1. 01Introduction to Forensic Accounting
  2. 02How Financial Statements Are Manipulated
  3. 03Red Flags and Fraud Indicators
  4. 04Analytical and Data Techniques
  5. 05Tracing Suspicious Transactions
  6. 06Gathering and Preserving Evidence
  7. 07Working with Investigators and Legal Teams

Who should attend

Accountants, internal auditors, finance managers and controllers who want practical skills to detect and respond to fraud.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Online3US$900
7 to 9 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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