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IT Auditing and IT Fraud Detection

IT Auditing and IT Fraud Detection Training Courses in Dubai
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Why Attend

In today’s world, IT fraud prevention and investigation have become an everyday part of corporate life and auditors must gain expertise in this area. 
This course is intended to sharpen the skills of internal auditors in assisting in the prevention, detection, deterrence and reporting of IT fraud. It covers a wide range of topics such as the abilities of the IT fraud auditor, computer fraud and control, predication, the type and nature of common IT frauds, and the auditors’ legal skills.

Course Methodology

This course uses a mixture of presentations, discussions, case studies, videos, role-plays and interactive exercises to transform participants’ knowledge into hands-on practice.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Define the various types of fraud related to computers and IT
  • Identify the types of antifraud controls and rate their effectiveness
  • Predict the opportunities for fraud presented by advanced technology
  • Employ the most effective methods of detection for different types of IT fraud
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of audit software in IT fraud investigation

Target Audience

This course is designed for IT auditors who are working in a high fraud-potential environment, it is also suitable for internal auditors who would like an insight to computer-based fraud and IT fraud detection.

Target Competencies

  • Internal auditing
  • IT auditing
  • Fraud detection
  • Internet fraud
  • Acting as a court witness

Location & Date

6 - 9 Nov, 2017
Dubai
English
Pullman Hotel JLT
Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer.

Fees: US$

Per participant
US$ 4,200
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)
Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy

Attending this course will grant participants 30 CPE credits from the following associations: The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Associations (ISACA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Course Outline

  • Defining fraud
    • Defining fraud
    • Identifying who commits fraud
    • Fraud auditing
    • Fraud awareness
    • Computer fraud

 

  • Computer fraud and control
    • Definition of computer fraud
    • Fraud opportunities
    • Nature of computer fraud
    • Opportunities in advanced technology
    • Internet fraud
    • Stopping the hackers
    • What is predication and how does it work

 

  • Abilities of the IT fraud auditor
    • Goals and objectives of the IT fraud auditor
    • What makes a good IT auditor
    • Finding the right auditor
    • Progression of the fraud examination
    • The auditor’s toolkit

 

  • Types and nature of common frauds
    • Types of fraud
      • Misappropriation of goods
      • Misappropriation of cash
      • Falsification of books
    • Methods of detection
    • Computer fraud
    • Controlling computer fraud

 

  • The auditor in court
    • Evidence
    • Relevance of evidence
    • Exclusion of the evidence
    • The chain of custody

 

  • Investigating by computer
    • Document collection and analysis
    • Interviewing skills
    • Documenting evidence
    • Testifying as a witness

Facilitator

Richard E. Cascarino, MBA, CIA, CISM, CFE, CRMA

Richard has over 32 years of experience in audit training and consultancy. Well known in international auditing, he is a principal of Richard Cascarino & Associates based in Colorado, USA and Johannesburg, South Africa.

He is a regular speaker to National and International conferences and has facilitated training programs throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the USA. Richard is a well-known trainer in the Middle East working with multi-national Oil and Gas, FMCG and industrial companies.

Richard is a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors in South Africa, was the founding Regional Director of the Southern African Region of the IIA-Inc and is a member of ISACA, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where he is a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education.