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1 COURSE INFORMATION . 1|P a g e Presented by the Unit for forensic accounting , University of Pretoria 1. COURSE in Fraud Examination: Preparation for the Provide guidance on investigative techniques and tools International CFE Examination (P000053) Expose participants to best practices in fraud risk management. MODULES. 1. financial Fraud Schemes 2. Legal Aspects 3. Fraud Prevention & Detection 4. Fraud Investigation COURSE MATERIAL. The learning process is enhanced through the use of the following material: COURSE Dates: The ACFE international manual on CD. Videos, case studies and discussions at lectures Session 1: 14-19 March 2016 (modules 1 & 2). Group assignments Session 2: 29 March 1 April 2016 (modules3 & 4).

2 LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE. Exam: 29 March 2016 (modules 1 & 2). A tertiary (post matric/ grade 12) qualification and relevant work experience in fraud examination, finance or auditing. 16 April 2016 (modules 3 & 4). COURSE FEE (VAT INCLUSIVE). BRIEF DESCRIPTION. Option 1: This COURSE has been presented over the past few years on the Fraud examination is one of the fastest growing areas of specialisation. basis that delegates attend the contact sessions and then write the This COURSE presents an ideal opportunity for professionals from various CE@UP exam. Delegates wishing to write the international CFE Exam disciplines to share their knowledge. The Certificate in Fraud Examination have to make all arrangement in that regard themselves.

3 This option is was successfully launched in 1998 and is continuously being refined. The still available at a fee of R17 composition of the programme and method of presentation is based on the training material and the methods of the Association of Certified Option 2: In order to write the international exam application will have to Fraud Examiners, as well as models used by a number of universities be made to the international body of the ACFE. In order to write the internationally. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is an international exam the delegate must also be a member of the ACFE. internationally recognised body. The South African Chapter has its Head CE@UP can administer this process and arrange for the writing of the Office in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

4 Delegates wishing to write the international exam on the dates specified above, at a venue with computers and exam must write all the modules within a 30day period. COURSE options 2. internet access (the international exam is written via the internet) with and 3 have been developed to facilitate the process and to enable the supervision (as required by the ACFE). The necessary documentation to delegate to write the international exam while the subject matter is still apply for associate membership (in order to write the international exam). fresh in his or her mind. will then also be processed by CE@UP, conditional upon the provision of the required documents by the said delegate. The fee is R26 PREPARATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CFE EXAMINATION.

5 Option 3 : The same as above option 3- but in instances where the The prescribed material will include the ACFE international manual on CD. delegate is already a member of the ACFE and therefore entitled to write This material forms the basis of the international examination. The the international exam it is not necessary to apply for membership and presentation of the Certificate in Fraud Examination Programme will be the price is then adjusted accordingly to R23 based on this material and is customised to the South African legal milieu. The fee includes comprehensive COURSE material, buffet lunch and Candidates completing the certificate programme should therefore be refreshments for the duration of the contact sessions.

6 Delegates are well prepared to take the international CFE examination. responsible for own transport and accommodation. COURSE VENUE. LEARNING OUTCOMES. This COURSE is presented over 10 days (two contact sessions) on the main campus at the University of Pretoria. Lead to an understanding of the roles of accountants, auditors, lawyers and fraud examiners Create an awareness of the relevant legislation that governs economic crime, including common law aspects and the law of evidence Sensitise participants on all aspects of employee and management fraud Expose participants to a wide range of case studies relating to economic crime 2|Page Presented by the Unit for forensic accounting , University of Pretoria 2.

7 COURSE in Law for Commercial forensic Practitioners 3. Money Laundering Detection and Investigation (P003178) (P002863). 01 05 February 2016 04 08 July 2016 15 - 19 February 2016 01 05 August 2016. BRIEF DESCRIPTION BRIEF DESCRIPTION. This COURSE deals with the legal issues which may have an impact on the On a national and international level, commercial crime poses a functions of a practitioner in the fraud and corruption environment. significant threat to the stability of financial systems and democratic institutions. Strategies have been developed globally to combat such Legal issues and resultant risks may arise from the screening of potential crimes by targeting the illicit proceeds and removing the profit element.

8 Employees up to the recovery of an entity's losses. In between these two In line with international efforts, South Africa has passed legislation phases a number of other important issues may arise, such as: is the making money laundering one of the most serious offences with conduct in fact criminal in nature, which legal mechanisms can we use in sanctions of up to one billion rand and life imprisonment. As the offence order to obtain evidence, what legal issues must we be aware of when can be committed negligently, organisations and their employees are well witnesses and suspects are interviewed, how can we ensure that advised to implement risk mitigating procedures and ensure compliance evidence obtained as a result of more unconventional investigative with the requirements of South African anti-money laundering legislation.

9 Techniques (such as trapping and the interception of electronic and other communications) will be admissible in a subsequent court of law or This certificate COURSE in Money Laundering Detection and Investigation disciplinary hearing, what reporting duties are activated in the COURSE of has been developed to enable students to form an understanding of an investigation, how do we deal with issues relating to the access of South African anti-money laundering legislation within the international INFORMATION - not only in respect of INFORMATION we require for our context, to identify money laundering risks in the business environment, investigations but also in respect of requests pertaining to our to design and implement effective compliance programmes and to investigations and reports and what are the labour law-related pitfalls recognise and investigate money laundering cases.

10 Consideration will be which stand in the way of a successful disciplinary hearing? given to both theoretical and practical aspects. This COURSE therefore deals with pertinent legal issues which may arise in COURSE CONTENT. the prevention, detection and specifically the investigation of irregular conduct in the workplace. Anti-money laundering laws and regulations Money laundering schemes and case studies COURSE CONTENT Responsibilities of accountable institutions Responsibilities of the financial Intelligence Centre 1. Legal issues in managing the risk relating to the appointment of Responsibilities of law enforcement authorities personnel 2. General principles of Criminal law COURSE PRESENTERS.