Conducting Internal Investigations

Overview

Conducting an internal investigation can be a difficult task. An investigation into employee wrongdoing can be costly, disruptive and time-consuming. Moreover, it can lead to a variety of legal problems and other unexpected complications if it is not conducted with the utmost care and confidentiality. However, a well-run internal investigation can enhance your company's overall well-being and can help detect the source of lost funds, identify responsible parties and recover losses. It can also provide a defense to legal charges by terminated or disgruntled employees. But perhaps, most important, an internal investigation will signal to all employees that your company does not tolerate fraud!

What will you learn in this official ACFE training?

The 2-day training Conducting Internal Investigations will prepare you for every step of an internal investigation into potential fraud, from receiving the initial allegation to testifying as a witness. You will learn to lead an internal investigation with accuracy and confidence by gaining knowledge about various topics, such as relevant legal aspects, using computers, collecting and analyzing internal and external information, interviewing witnesses and writing reports. The training includes a relevant case study, which you will work through from beginning to end. In a nutshell you will learn how to:

• Assess the risk of fraud within your organization and respond when it is identified
• Detect and investigate fraud with the use of data analytics
• Collect documents and electronic evidence needed in the course of an investigation
• Perform effective information-gathering and admission-seeking interviews
• Discern legal and regulatory concerns related to internal investigations

This official ACFE training is meant for Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) and other anti-fraud professionals, attorneys, legal professionals and law enforcement personnel, controllers and corporate managers, detectives and private investigators, Governance Risk management and Compliance (GRC) officers, IT professionals, loss prevention and security professionals, and all fraud professionals who want to earn 16 CFE credits for their CFE recertification.

Accreditation

Individuals holding a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification may claim 16 CPE credits to maintain their certification. You will receive a certificate of completion that includes the number of CPE hours granted to claim your CPE credits.