IT Auditing and IT Fraud Detection

Programmes Manager — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:09:45 +0000

Why Attend IT Auditing and IT Fraud Detection

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 for IT Auditing and IT Fraud Detection

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