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Fraud Data Analytics and Continuous Transaction Monitoring

Shows risk and audit teams how to use data analytics to detect fraud indicators and build continuous monitoring routines. Delegates learn to design red flag tests, analyse payment and payroll data, and interpret anomalies without a heavy technology investment. Practical exercises use anonymised African organisational data to surface suspicious patterns.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how data analytics strengthens fraud detection and prevention.
  • Design red flag tests for payments, payroll and procurement data.
  • Analyse transaction data to surface anomalies and duplicates.
  • Build continuous monitoring routines and exception dashboards.
  • Investigate and validate analytic findings before escalation.
  • Embed analytics into the wider fraud risk management programme.

Course outline

  1. 01Data Analytics for Fraud Detection
  2. 02Common Fraud Schemes and Red Flags
  3. 03Preparing and Cleaning Data
  4. 04Designing Analytic Tests
  5. 05Payments, Payroll and Procurement Analysis
  6. 06Continuous Monitoring and Dashboards
  7. 07Validating and Escalating Findings
  8. 08Embedding Analytics in the Fraud Programme

Who should attend

Internal auditors, forensic analysts, fraud risk officers, finance controllers and compliance monitoring staff.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
24 to 26 Aug 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Online3US$900
16 to 18 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$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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