Learning Objective
Increase your knowledge and competency in combatting fraud whilst protecting the firm’s reputation.
Course Description
This course provides a practical and structured introduction to fraud investigation and professional interviewing, aligned with global best practices and internationally recognized standards. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, and manage fraud investigations with rigor, objectivity, and confidence.
Participants will explore the critical elements of a fraud investigation, including the behavioral science behind dishonesty, decision-making biases, and evidence-based interviewing techniques. The course combines scientific research, practical tools, and real-life case discussions to strengthen investigative judgment and improve the quality of information obtained from both victims and suspects.
Through interactive sessions and applied exercises, participants will develop their ability to assess credibility, recognize the limits of deception detection, and apply social-psychological techniques that enhance interview effectiveness, while avoiding common pitfalls such as confirmation bias that can compromise investigative outcomes.
Who Should Attend
Compliance Officers, Investigators, Auditors, Inspectors, Senior Managers, and Boards.
Details
- Date February 23-24, 2026
- Duration 2 Days
- Location Online
- Program Level Intermediate
- CPE Credit 8 CPEs
- Certificate of Completion
Bilal Sidani
Training Advisor
Haya El Chimaitilly
Training Advisor
Course Outline
1. Why People Lie
- Learning about the latest scientific research on dishonesty
- Incorporating these findings into the internal control system
2. Basic Interviewing Skills for Financial Investigators - Practicing, refining, and evaluating necessary skills 3. Detecting Deception: The Body Tells a Story, but the Chances of Reading It Accurately Are Problematic?
- Testing your ability to detect deception
- Learning how to apply certain social psychological behaviors
4. Seeing What You Want to See: How Confirmation Bias Affects Ethics
- Learning how confirmation bias permeates our decision-making
- Taking steps to avoid nefarious effects
5. Questions & Answers
