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Forensic Services Department – Training Programme
Tait Walker Chartered Accountants Forensic Services Department offer a number of training courses to both the Public and Private sectors in forensic and other subject areas. These courses are tailored to the needs of the individual client and can be delivered at our offices in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, ‘in-house’ or at any venue of the client’s choice.
Our staff draw on many years of experience in various areas of law enforcement and all have appropriate teaching qualifications as well as formal academic professional certification in their different fields of expertise. We have successfully delivered training to a number of large and small businesses throughout the U.K.
The training programme listed below is only an example of what Tait Walker can offer. The duration, content and entry level requirements are flexible or designed to meet the demands of delegates attending and the desired learning outcomes.
If you wish to enquire further about any of these courses or any other areas of bespoke training, please do not hesitate to contact us on forensic-training@taitwalker.co.uk or ring us on 0191 285 0321. The Forensic Service team will be happy to provide you with fuller details of our training packages. Tait Walker welcomes comparison on cost effectiveness with other similar providers.
Course ref. TW/001 Fraud Awareness
Designed for management and staff engaged or working in those areas of business recognised or identified as having fraud risk.
Includes: Overview of fraud; How fraud impacts upon business? Fraud response plans; Fraud indicators; General fraud awareness; Types of fraud;
Course duration 1 Day
Course ref. TW/002 Fraud Investigative Workshop
A Workshop designed for in-house /investigators/internal auditors/HR staff/or management, responsible for tackling fraud or employed in an otherwise investigative roll that requires these skills to effectively and sensitively deal with all issues of internal, external or collusive fraud.
Includes: Sources of Law; Fraud Law; Exhibit handling; Statement taking; Forensic Examination methods; Evidence and File Management.
Course duration 1 Day
Course ref TW/003 Fraud Risk Management
To give an insight and understanding to managing the risks of fraud. Designed for all employees taking a strategic approach to tackling fraud.
Includes: Assessing the scale of the fraud threat; Understanding of the types of fraud risk; Focusing resources on effective anti-fraud measures; Assigning responsibilities.
Course duration – Half day
Course ref TW/004 Anti Money Laundering
Designed for staff employed within the regulated sector under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007.
Includes everything required by law to make staff aware of and understand the legislation under part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act, Money Laundering Regulations and Terrorism Legislation.
Course duration - Half day
Course ref TW/005 Money Laundering Awareness
Designed for staff employed in areas of business within the regulated sector at lower risk of being confronted by the problem but in need of a basic understanding of the risks involved.
Course duration - 2 hours
Course ref TW/006 Anti Money Laundering
Designed for Money Laundering Reporting Officers, Nominated Officers and other staff involved on a more regular basis in identifying and reporting suspicious activity.
Course duration – 1 Day
Course ref TW/007 Courtroom Skills/Witness Familiarisation
Designed for employees who are likely to attend court as part of their role. This interactive course introduces participants to assorted courtroom techniques and familiarises them with court layout and practice and encourages them to produce effective and professional courtroom delivery.
Course duration – 1 Day
Course ref TW/008 Exhibits Handling
Designed for employees who are tasked with recording, storing and managing of evidence involving business crime. It also provides guidance on procedures used in handling, recording and storage of property recovered during an enquiry.
Course duration – 1 Day
Course ref TW/009 Data Protection/Human Rights
Designed for employees who encounter and have to deal with these important pieces of legislation in the course of their work. Ensures that staff are aware of the requirements placed upon themselves and the business.
Course duration – Half Day
Course ref TW/010 Intelligence/Data Mining Awareness
Designed for employees who are involved in fraud analysis, internal audit, risk management, investigations and finance. The course will examine and develop practical solutions to risk using data mining techniques.
Course duration – Half Day
Course ref TW/011 National Intelligence Model
An examination of the NIM and how it can be applied in business and public authorities to ensure the avoidance of litigation and result in improvements in efficiency.
Course duration – Half Day
Course ref TW/012 Insolvency
These courses are designed to give staff an overview of everything from IVAs and bankruptcy all the way through to corporate insolvency.
Course duration – Half Day
Course ref TW/014 Forensic Accounting
Designed to give an introduction and overview of forensic accounting and includes case studies into this subject which is an invaluable tool in investigative work.
Course duration - Half Day
Course ref TW/015 Mentoring
Designed to provide the learner with an introduction to the role of mentoring and its effective use in individual development.
Many companies now recognise that using a mentoring scheme is an extremely cost effective way of introducing new employees to the workplace.
Course duration – Half Day
Course ref TW/016 Investigative Interview Skills
Designed for staff employed in an investigative roll that requires these skills to effectively and sensitively deal with all issues from internal fraud to criminal activity or disciplinary matters. Includes input on effective statement writing.
Course duration – 1 Day
Course ref TW/017 Computer Forensics
Computer misuse by employees can create a financial loss, loss of personal or client detail or allow infection from computer viruses.
Includes: Introduction to computer forensics; Practical measures to prevent computer misuse in the workplace; Recovery of information; Secure access without compromise of network security; Crime screens; Prevention of evidence tampering.
Course duration – Half Day
Course ref TW/018 Internet Fraud
Computers are targeted daily by fraudsters seeking entry to network or individual stand alone systems and their respective operating personnel.
Includes: An overview of fraud on the internet; Explanation to “Phishing”; “Pharming”; “Trojans”; “Spyware” and “Spam”. The answers to prevention of social engineering; Online banking frauds,
Course duration – 2 hours
Course ref TW/019 Electronic Fraud
Designed specifically for business that utilises the internet or other communication media to carry out financial decision or transaction.
Includes: Internet dealing; Telephone transactions and account establishment; E-mail and debit mandate fraud; Fraud across the internet; Credit/debit card fraud; Call centre integrity; Caller identity procedures.
Course duration Half/1 day.