Discover how to detect sophisticated accounting manipulation and transform financial anomalies into concrete, undeniable evidence for your fraud investigations.
Investigating financial statement fraud requires more than identifying suspicious transactions—it demands a structured approach to gathering evidence, reconstructing financial events, and building defensible findings. From initial red flags to evidential proof, investigators must assess fraud risks, evaluate material misstatements, and determine whether intentional misconduct has occurred.
This practical course provides a step-by-step framework for conducting financial statement fraud investigations. Participants will explore fraud risk assessment, management override of controls, forensic reconstruction of transactions, documentary evidence collection, interview planning, and techniques for developing robust, evidence-based fraud cases suitable for internal, regulatory, or legal proceedings.
Key Topics Discussed:
Assistant Professor in Finance | University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Alessio Faccia, an accomplished academic and corporate trainer, has a distinguished finance, accounting, and business background. His expertise spans over 16 years, during which he has notably contributed to finance and accounting through his roles as an assistant professor, auditor, chartered accountant, CFO advisor, and corporate trainer. Dr. Faccia’sacademic journey includes prestigious roles at several universities, including the University of Birmingham and Coventry University, where he taught various finance and accounting modules. His extensive involvement in corporate training further enriches Dr. Faccia’s professional experience. He has provided training in diverse areas such as finance and accounting, management and HR, technology, oil and gas, and legal matters to many organizations. These organization encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms.. These organizations encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms. His proficiency is further demonstrated by his numerous publications, research contributions, and a strong academic record, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Dr. Faccia’s work is a testament to his dedication to enhancing the skills and knowledge of professionals across various industries globally.
