OVERVIEW

“According to a 2020 survey, 37% of crimes experienced were committed by an internal perpetrator while 20% were the result of collusion between internal and external perpetrators.” – PwC, 2020 Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey

The Masterclass on Advanced Forensic Techniques for Auditors (Investigations) is designed to enhance the audit investigation skills of Audit Investigators to ensure that best practice in investigating fraud, bribery, and other allegations is followed, ensuring compliance with relevant employment law, criminal law, and evidence law. Participants will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge forensic tools and methodologies, empowering them to handle even the most complex cases with confidence. This program not only sharpens investigative acumen but also equips auditors with the strategic insights needed to safeguard their organizations from legal risks and reputational damage. By the end of the masterclass, attendees will be prepared to lead investigations that stand up to the highest standards of legal scrutiny, delivering results that protect and strengthen their organizations.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

• Comprehensive Fraud and Corruption Insight: Develop a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in fraud and corruption investigations.
• Mastering Legal Compliance: Learn the crucial employment and evidence laws necessary for conducting legally sound investigations.
• Effective Case Management: Acquire the skills to plan and manage major fraud and corruption cases from start to finish.
• Hands-on Investigation Practice: Engage in practical exercises that enhance your ability to plan and execute investigations and interviews.
• Learn from Real-World Cases: Gain valuable insights from case studies that illustrate the challenges and solutions in forensic investigations.

KEY TAKEAWAY

• Enhance their investigation and analysis capabilities by utilizing case management and analytics tools for modern investigations.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the applicable laws that audit investigators must follow to avoid the loss of civil or criminal fraud cases in courts or tribunals.
• Be equipped to better manage internal investigations through proper major case planning and management.
• Develop the skills necessary for improving and successfully resolving cases for management.

OUR DISTINGUISHED TRAINER

Richard Batten
Anti-Fraud, Corruption and Money Laundering Consultant, All Jurisdictions

Our trainer is deeply experienced over 40 years in fraud and corruption risk management, capability maturity assessment against standards, risk assessments, fraud and corruption investigations. He has successfully run Masterclasses and in-house training on fraud and corruption management, investigation skills, and introduction to fraud analytics for auditors and other investigators. A forensic lawyer and former Forensic Partner for two Big 4 firms, he has worked in Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand leading Big 4 Forensic Fraud and Corruption Risk Management Services and has led major projects in those and other countries – UAE, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. 

He is an accredited lawyer in Australia with an Honours Degree in law and is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court. He received the Certified Fraud Examiner accreditation and was a Foundation Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. In addition to law enforcement training in investigations and criminal intelligence analysis, he is accredited with the Certificate in Scientific Content Analysis (SCAN) and Advanced Certificate (SCAN) from the US Laboratory of Scientific Interrogation.  

He has trained participants in Europe, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong from the World Food Programme, AIA, Chevron, Generali Insurance, Matahari, Securities Commission Malaysia, Axiata Group, Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, Casino and Gaming Authority (Australia), National Australia Bank and a variety of others throughout AsiaPac. He has consulted on Fraud and Corruption Risk Management to clients in the oil and gas, gold mining, banking, insurance, manufacturing, retailing, hospitality, electricity and water utilities, automotive, government agencies, and regulators.