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The Fraud Masterclass
Why Choose The Fraud Masterclass Training Course?
The Structure
This highly informative training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10 Day Training programme, or as individual 5 Day courses.
Module 1 - Forensic Auditing: Uncovering Fraud - the Almost Invisible Enemy
What are the Goals?
By the end of This The Fraud Masterclass training course, participants will be able to:
- Think like a fraudster – the only way to detect complex frauds
- Understand the techniques of data mining as a fraud detection tool
- Appreciate the key aspects of fraud profiling
- Use continuous auditing and continuous monitoring to uncover unusual patterns
- Formulate questions that will elicit informative responses
- Foster rapport with interviewees
- Analyze how your body language affects communication with the interviewee
The Course Content
Module 1: Forensic Auditing: Uncovering Fraud - the Almost Invisible Enemy
- The power of Fraud Profiling
- Who are the fraudsters – internal and external
- ACFE fraud survey results
- Identity fraud
- Corruption – the most difficult fraud to detect
- 15 case studies and the key lessons
- Why controls may not protect you
- Putting yourself in the mind of the fraudster
- The 50 key indicators – and how to use them
- Developing a forensic audit toolkit
- The need for a cost-effective balance between prevention and detection
- Identifying vulnerabilities
- Use of Computer assisted audit techniques (CAAT’s)
- Data mining techniques
- Fraud risk prioritisation
- Benford’s law
- Use on Monte Carlo simulations and Markov chains
- Forensic auditing of big data
- Automated fraud detection
- The control weakness and the key fields approaches
- The association rules in fraud detection
- Use of fuzzy logic
- Neural networks
- Data visualisation and pattern recognition
- What to do when potential fraud is detected
- The legal aspects of use of forensic data
- Using external and internal databases
- Integrating the information/ identifiers in audits – to avoid bringing attention
- Reporting the results
- When to inform external bodies
- Fraud policy in your company
- How does it define fraud?
- International definition of fraud
- The types of fraud
- Understanding current environment
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Roles & Responsibilities of Auditor
- Planning the Interview
- Define the purpose for the interviews
Module 2: Effective Fraud Interviewing Techniques
- Benefits of conducting effective interviews
- Basic interview skills
- Indicators of truthfulness and non – truthfulness
- Developing Valuable Questions to help in effective interviews
- Establish a baseline to gauge the interviewee
- Strong, Positive Opening Statement
- Inside-out or outside-in?
- Set the interview’s tone early
- Applying Professional Skepticism During the Interview
- Elements of a forensic investigative plan
- Fundamentals of Eliciting Information
- The right way’ at the interview’s conclusion
- Know the requirements governing the jurisdiction
- Using recording audio and video of individuals
- How employees should be treated
- Classifying the people
- Rules for the evaluation of behavior symptom
- Witnesses and (Verbal and Non-Verbal) communication
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Preparing for the Unexpected
- Evaluation of the case
- Documenting and Reviewing the Interview
- Best Practices - Top 10 List
- Play roles
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AZTech Saudi offers a wide range of internationally benchmarked training courses across various disciplines including leadership, finance, engineering, project management, HR, and more. All courses are designed to meet the professional development needs of individuals and organizations in Saudi Arabia.
Our training courses are conducted in major cities across the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al Khobar. We partner with top-tier venues to provide an optimal learning environment that combines comfort, convenience, and professionalism.
Yes, AZTech Saudi collaborates with globally recognized professional bodies to offer accredited training courses. Participants receive certificates that reflect international standards and support their career growth and industry credibility.
Absolutely. We work closely with Saudi-based organizations to develop tailored in-house training solutions that address specific business needs, departmental goals, and workforce development strategies—delivered onsite or at a preferred location
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