IT Auditing and IT Fraud Detection

This intensive course equips professionals with the skills and tools necessary to assess, monitor, and detect IT-related risks, vulnerabilities, and fraud. Learners will develop competencies in IT audit planning, internal control evaluation, fraud risk assessment, data analysis, and cybersecurity threats in financial and operational environments. Practical tools and real-world case studies are included to prepare participants to detect anomalies and fraud in IT systems, especially within accounting, finance, and enterprise environments.

Target Audience:

Internal and external auditors
IT governance and risk professionals
Finance and accounting officers
Forensic investigators and compliance officers
IT administrators and cybersecurity professionals
Business analysts involved in audit or data assurance

Entry Requirements:

Basic computer and internet literacy
Foundational knowledge of accounting or information systems (NQF Level 4 or equivalent)
No prior audit or forensic experience required, though advantageous

Target Competences:

Apply IT auditing techniques and tools
Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and governance frameworks
Identify and investigate IT-related fraud risks and incidents
Use data analytics to detect anomalies and red flags
Interpret and report IT audit findings

Learner Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Conduct basic IT audits aligned to governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001)
Identify high-risk areas for fraud and apply detection controls
Use tools like ACL, Excel, or SQL for fraud analytics
Evaluate audit trails and system logs for suspicious activity
Recommend fraud prevention strategies and internal controls

Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration: 1 Week

Unit Standard: 110026

NQF Level: 4

Number of Credits: 4

Course Fees

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4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer

4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.

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6. Contact Information

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Email: apply@aaticd.co.za

Phone: +27 73 016 5042

By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to IT Auditing

Purpose and scope of IT audits
Risk-based audit planning
Audit frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST

Module 2: Internal Controls and Governance

IT control categories (preventive, detective, corrective)
Control objectives and segregation of duties
Control testing and documentation

Module 3: IT Fraud Fundamentals

Types of IT fraud (data manipulation, identity theft, ghost employees, etc.)
Fraud triangle and red flags
Regulatory and legal context

Module 4: Fraud Risk Assessment and Investigation

Developing a fraud risk framework
Forensic techniques for digital fraud
Handling electronic evidence

Module 5: Data Analytics for Fraud Detection

Introduction to data mining tools (e.g., ACL, Excel, Python basics)
Sampling, filtering, and outlier detection
Case studies and practical exercises

Module 6: Reporting and Audit Follow-Up

Drafting IT audit/fraud reports
Communicating findings and recommendations
Audit closures and follow-up