Introduction

Internal control is one of the most effective defences against fraud in modern organisations. As businesses become more complex and digitally connected, weaknesses in people, processes, or technology can quickly be exploited by fraudsters and organised crime. This training course explains why strong internal control frameworks are essential to fraud prevention and how they must evolve to address emerging risks. Participants gain a clear understanding of how fraud occurs, why internal controls fail, and how risk-based controls can be designed to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud effectively. The course also explores how cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and poor monitoring can undermine control environments if not properly managed.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

 

Training Methodology

This training course uses an interactive, real-world learning approach combining expert instruction with case studies, discussions, and scenario-based exercises. Participants actively apply internal control and fraud prevention concepts to realistic business situations to reinforce practical understanding.

 

Internal Control & Fraud Prevention

Who Should Attend?

This GLOMACS training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Newly Appointed Fraud Specialists
  • Managers needing a broader understanding of how to investigate all types of fraud
  • Anybody who is using technology for business
  • Members of fraud teams who need to learn more about targeting internal fraud
  • Managers needing a broader understanding of how Fraud will attack their business

Course Outline

Day 1

Understanding Fraud

  • Knowledge Check 
  • What is fraud?
  • Who commits fraud?
  • The Fraud Triangle
  • Fraud in the Digital World
Day 2

Risk and What to Look For

  • What is Risk?
  • Methods of Risk Analysis
  • Identification of Risk Exposure (The 4 T’s)
  • Risk Register
  • Managing Risk
Day 3

Internal Controls

  • Internal Control as a Positive Process
  • Pressure on Internal Controls
  • Systems Development and Risk to Controls
  • COSO – Internal Control Integrated Framework
  • 3 Types of Control – Preventative, Detective and Corrective
  • Information Security
Day 4

Hacking Your Business

  • All things are Hackable
  • Hacking Biometrics!
  • Everything Connected – Insecurely
  • Loss of Privacy
  • Hacking Your Home and Business (These can be connected!!)
Day 5

Investigating and Finding Fraud

  • Investigation Methods (Overt and Covert)
  • What is Evidence? 
  • Collecting the Proof
  • When to include Law Enforcement
  • Wrap up Discussion about the Weeks Work

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FAQs

Internal controls create structured barriers that reduce opportunities for fraud and detect irregular activities early. This training course explains how effective controls protect organisations across financial, operational, and digital environments.

Participants learn how to identify fraud exposure, analyse risks, and prioritise controls using practical risk assessment techniques. The course links fraud risks directly to control design and monitoring.

Yes, the course addresses how hacking, system vulnerabilities, and connected technologies can undermine internal controls. It highlights how organisations can strengthen controls to address digital fraud threats.

Absolutely. The course is designed for managers, risk professionals, compliance teams, and operational leaders who play a role in maintaining effective internal controls.

Participants gain actionable skills to design stronger controls, recognise fraud indicators, and respond effectively to suspected fraud, improving organisational resilience.

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