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Occupational Fraud Detection and Internal Controls

Strengthen an organisation against fraud committed by its own employees. This programme covers the fraud triangle, common schemes such as asset misappropriation, payroll and expense fraud, and the internal controls, data analytics and reporting channels that detect them early. Delegates assess control weaknesses in South African case studies and build a fraud detection and prevention plan for their function.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the fraud triangle and the drivers of occupational fraud.
  • Identify common internal fraud schemes across cash, payroll, procurement and expenses.
  • Assess internal control weaknesses that create opportunities for fraud.
  • Design preventive and detective controls including segregation of duties.
  • Apply data analytics and red flag indicators to detect fraud early.
  • Build a fraud prevention, detection and reporting plan for the organisation.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding Occupational Fraud and the Fraud Triangle
  2. 02Asset Misappropriation and Cash Schemes
  3. 03Payroll, Expense and Procurement Fraud
  4. 04Internal Control Frameworks and Segregation of Duties
  5. 05Data Analytics and Red Flag Detection
  6. 06Reporting Channels and Tip Off Management
  7. 07Investigating Suspected Internal Fraud
  8. 08Building a Fraud Prevention and Detection Plan

Who should attend

This course is designed for internal auditors, finance managers, risk and compliance officers, control owners and supervisors responsible for safeguarding organisational assets.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Durban5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
14 to 18 Sep 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Dubai5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Kampala5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000
2 to 6 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000
16 to 20 Nov 2026Online5US$900
23 to 27 Nov 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Cairo5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Kigali5US$1,800

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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