SESSION 1:

SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
DATE: 9th SEPTEMBER 2022

• Intro to Forensic Accounting 
• Into to the Courts & Irish legal system
• Source of assignments and referrals for a forensic accountant
• Role of the forensic accountant as an expert - identify any conflicts
• Appointment & Letters of engagement (AML compliance, Take-on & Disclosure)
• Post-appointment: resources, expertise, meeting set deadlines, users of report

SESSION 2:

SUBJECT: FINANCIAL CRIME INC
WHISTLEBLOWING & EMPLOYEE INVESTIGATIONS
DATE: 14th OCTOBER 2022
 

• Different types of financial crime
• Outset of an investigation
• Performing an investigation
• Outline and contents of a report
• Securing evidence of data and hard copy material, including documentation
• Introduction to report writing, including class assignment (report writing exercise)

SESSION 3:

SUBJECT: REPORT WRITING & CONSIDERATION OF DATA ANALYTICS IN REPORTS
DATE:  18th NOVEMBER 2022

• Use of Data Analytics in Investigations
• Drafting & Preparation of  reports
• Report writing & use of other experts
• Interviewing Techniques: Role play
• Interviewing Techniques: Feedback

SESSION 4:

SUBJECT: OTHER AREAS OF CONSIDERATIONS IN INVESTIGATIONS
DATE: 20th JANUARY 2023

• Digital Forensics
• SME investigation examples
• Digital evidence recovery, use of an IT expert and technologies available
• What is cyber crime?
• Data Privacy / GDPR
• Public and Media Awareness

SESSION 5:

SUBJECT: ROLE OF THE EXPERT WITNESS & TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS
DATE: 24th FEBRUARY 2023

• Dos & Don'ts of Expert Evidence - importance of preparation for court
• Provision of Expert Evidence to the Court - Role Play (mock case)
• ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Expert Determinations
• Wrap-up: Case / Assignment details
• Course Conclusion / Feedback