ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

The rapid and continuous evolution of technology gave the opportunity  to potential perpetrators of fraud to discover new methods and made   detection of fraud even more difficult. Consequently, all organizations,  irrespective of business sector, are nowadays more susceptible to  fraudulent acts and there is an increased need for enhancing fraud awareness in organizations. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance  that all professionals gain knowledge of advanced fraud concepts and  become familiar with all current trends/fraud schemes. In this way,  they will be able to take appropriate measures and introduce enhanced  anti-fraud controls to help protect their companies and clients by  offering them significant and valuable advice

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

The main purpose of the seminar is to update participants on the most  significant, emerging trends in fraud explaining in-depth and analyzing  each concept through discussion and practical examples. Furthermore, all attendees will benefit from the various real cases  which will be analyzed throughout the seminar and obtain practical  knowledge as the cases to be used will cover a variety of industries for  example banking, insurance, trading, and health care sectors. 

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• Lawyers | Law Enforcement personnel | Specialized Investigators 
• Controllers & Corporate Managers | Accountants & Financial Managers 
• Forensic & Management Accountants | Risk & Executive Managers 
• Accounts payable & Financial Analysts | Prosecuting Authority 
• Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Officers 
• Internal, External & Forensic Auditors 
• Loss Prevention & Security Professionals

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Topics to be covered

• Defining & Understanding Fraud 
• The Triad of Fraud | Profile of Fraudsters | Red flags 
• Real Life Examples 
• Occupational Fraud Cybercrime 
• Cybercrime Schemes 
• Indicators of Cybercrime
• Preventive Measures | Internal Controls Procurement Fraud 
• Procurement Fraud Schemes 
• Indicators of Procurement Fraud 
• Preventive Controls

Consumer Fraud

• Consumer Fraud Schemes
• Identity Theft
• Indicators of Consumer Fraud & Identity Theft
• Preventive Measures | Internal Controls 
• Data theft & Intellectual Property 
• Intellectual Property Theft Schemes
• Indicators of Intellectual Property Theft
• Preventive Controls

INSTRUCTOR - CHRYSTALLA  KAZARA (BBA, ABA, MBA, ACCA, CFE)

Chrystalla is a holder of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, an MBA and a Banking Certificate from the American Bankers Association. She is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), member of the Board of Directors of ACFE Cyprus and of the ACFE Global. She is also a member of ICPAC, of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors and of ISACA Cyprus Chapter. She has 20 years of experience in the Banking sector, in two of the largest financial institutions in Cyprus, and has also experience in the Corporate Services sector. Her expertise mainly focuses on Project Management, Risk Management, Compliance/AML, Corporate Governance, Internal Audit, Fraud Risk Management and Fraud Investigations. Currently, she is a Lecturer of professional courses and a corporate trainer of professional development courses.