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Forensic Accounting and Investigative Analysis

This programme develops the investigative mindset and techniques needed to examine suspicious financial activity. Participants learn to gather evidence, analyse records and present findings that stand up to scrutiny.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe the role and scope of forensic accounting
  • Plan and conduct a financial investigation
  • Analyse records to trace funds and transactions
  • Gather and preserve evidence appropriately
  • Identify indicators of manipulation in accounts
  • Prepare findings for management or legal use

Course outline

  1. 01What forensic accounting involves
  2. 02Planning and scoping an investigation
  3. 03Interviewing and evidence handling basics
  4. 04Tracing transactions and following the money
  5. 05Analytical techniques for spotting anomalies
  6. 06Indicators of manipulated financial records
  7. 07Working with legal and compliance teams
  8. 08Documenting the investigation trail
  9. 09Reporting conclusions clearly
  10. 10Case studies of financial investigations

Who should attend

Internal auditors, investigators, accountants and finance officers who examine suspected financial irregularities.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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