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Preventing Fraud with Strong Internal Control Systems

This practical programme shows how well designed internal controls reduce the opportunity for fraud across finance operations. Participants learn to spot weak points and build layered defences that protect cash, assets and reporting.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how internal controls deter and detect fraud
  • Map the control environment across key finance processes
  • Identify common schemes that exploit weak controls
  • Design segregation of duties that reduces collusion risk
  • Test whether controls are operating as intended
  • Build a response plan for suspected fraud

Course outline

  1. 01The building blocks of a sound control environment
  2. 02Understanding motive, opportunity and rationalisation
  3. 03Cash, payables and payroll fraud schemes
  4. 04Segregation of duties and authorisation limits
  5. 05Reconciliations and independent checks as controls
  6. 06Access controls in financial systems
  7. 07Whistle blowing channels and a speak up culture
  8. 08Testing and monitoring control effectiveness
  9. 09Responding to red flags and suspected cases
  10. 10Reporting control weaknesses to management

Who should attend

Accountants, internal control staff, supervisors and finance officers responsible for safeguarding funds and records.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Pretoria3R13,000
24 to 26 Aug 2026Cape Town3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Online3US$900
14 to 16 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Lagos3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Harare3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$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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