Conference Day Two - Corporate Fraud, Investigation and Prevention 2010, Singapore

Conference Day Two
18 March 2010, Thursday

9.00	Maximising results from employee interviews – optimising fraud based interviewing skills
	Key elements of an Interview - objectives and basic principles Applying proper procedures and arrangements Optimising results through pre and post interview preparation Identifying and applying key interviewing skills Understanding legal elements Kris Lee, CFE, Manager, Corporate Auditing Fraud Investigative Services, Asia Pacific, DOW CHEMICAL PACIFIC
9:40	Critical steps for a successful internal investigation
	Identifying relevant departments and personnel (Finance, Audit, Security…) Evaluating the use of external investigators Securing and storing relevant documents and records Informing management, stakeholders and the public Setting up mitigation processes to prevent future occurrences Yogesh Goel, Global Compliance Officer Indian Subcontinent, SAP INDIA
10:20	Coffee break

10:50	Madoff Investment Securities – unravelling the fraud of a century This presentation will critically review the particulars leading to the Madoff fraud and highlight how some basic fraud control mechanisms might have prevented investors from getting hurt.
	Outlining the modus operandi of the fraud to see what mistakes have been made by investors, stakeholders and regulators What are the lessons learned from the above How would a fraud of this scale affect your business – recovering the funds Abigail Cheadle, Partner and Head of Asian Forensic Practice, KORDAMENTHANEO
11:30	Reducing the risk of fraud through employee awareness programmes
	Tone at the top on fraud awareness programmes Creating awareness versus lessons on how to commit fraud Deploying awareness programmes at different levels in the organisation Assessing the effectiveness of fraud awareness programmes Laval Wong, Head of Group Audit Asia, ABN AMRO
12:10	Lunch

13:20	Maximising business value through fraud management Fraud and risk management can contribute to creating business value. This presentation will outline how business strategy, risk management and controls can create new opportunities to create value and save money.
	Defining business priorities for enterprise risk management Understanding how fraud management can create added value Weighting new opportunities against the risk of new threats Laval Wong, Head of Group Audit Asia, ABN AMRO Scott Lane, Director & Principal, THE RED FLAG GROUP Yogesh Goel, Global Compliance Officer Indian Subcontinent, SAP INDIA
14:00	Assessing your control environment - monitoring the fraud triangle A common understanding is that fraud is more prevalent where you have a combination of three factors: opportunity, incentives/pressure and rationalisation. Learn how management and auditors are monitoring these factors by:
	Evaluating risk potentials and scenarios in your organisation, typical red flags Implementing prevention, detection and response plans Monitoring employee behaviour in an ethical manner Mark Ronez, Managing Director, ASIAN RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
14:40	Coffee break

15:10	Surviving the external investigation – cooperation and damage control Are you ready for a group of external investigators to walk over your door step, demand documents and interview staff? Learn how to make an investigation as painless and smooth as possible.
	Understanding your rights and duties Fully cooperating with the investigation while protecting confidential information Seeking expert help before it is too late – understanding common mistakes Scott Lane, Director & Principal, THE RED FLAG GROUP
15:50	Ensuring ongoing fraud control through monitoring and surveillance programmes
	Defining risk and where it applies to the business Risk mitigation strategy – surveillance and monitoring programmes Evaluating technological support systems Developing the necessary skill sets - training and educating staff Allen Trainer, Regional Head of Monitoring, Surveillance, and Investigation Asia Pacific (“MSI”), DEUTSCHE BANK
16:30	End of Conference