***NEW Training Programme***
Investigation Management Training Programme
Tait Walker Chartered Accountants Forensic Services Department have developed a training programme based around 5 modules. These modules are designed to give your staff the core legal and procedural knowledge and skills to undertake an investigation from the very beginning through to providing a file of evidence for criminal or civil proceedings.
Our training staff draw on many years of experience in various areas of law enforcement and all have the 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. and Ireland.
Programme Benefits
• Content developed by industry experts.
• Delegates will understand the key processes of effectively managing an investigation.
• Delegates will develop the skills to help them become more effective in their role in the workplace.
• Delegates will gain transferable skills to effectively and sensitively deal with all issues of internal, external, collusive fraud,criminal activity or disciplinary matters.
• Familiarises delegates with court layout and practice and encourages them to produce effective and professional courtroom delivery.
• Provides delegates with guidance on procedures used in handling, recording and storage of property recovered during an enquiry.
• To give the delegates knowledge and understanding of investigative interviewing which complies with the law and current best practice.
• Provide delegates with the knowledge to prepare a file of evidence to a recognised standard and format, currently adopted by Law Enforcement and Courts.
Programme Modules
1. Fraud Investigative Workshop - Module duration - 1 Day
2. Investigative Interview Skills - Module duration - 1 Day
3. Statement Taking and Writing - Module duration - 1 Day
4. Exhibits Handling - Module duration - ½ Day
4a. Case File Management - Module duration - ½ Day
5. Courtroom Skills - Module duration - 1 Day
(The two ½ day modules will be delivered on the same day)
Programme Venue
Tait Walker Chartered Accountants
Bulman House
Regent Centre
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3LS
Programme Costs
1st November 2009 - training commencement 1st Module
One 1 Day Module - £150.00 / delegate.
Programme package - five modules - £600.00 / delegate.
All prices are subject to VAT at the appropriate rate.
For further details and an application form please contact John Heslop on 0191 2850321 or email him at: john.heslop@taitwalker.co.uk
Tait Walker Forensic Services Training Courses
Tait Walker 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’ at your premises, or at any venue of the client’s choice.
Our staff draw on many years' 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 UK.
The training programme listed below is only an example of what we can offer. The duration, content and entry level requirements are flexible and are 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 John Heslop on 0191 285 0321 or email john.heslop@taitwalker.co.uk 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.
The cost of our training delivered on our premises at Bulman House is:
One day course - £150.00 / delegate. Half day course - £75.00 / delegate.
All fees are subject to VAT at the appropriate rate.
Course ref. TW/01 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/02 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/03 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/04 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/05 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/06 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/07 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/08 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/09 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/10 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/11 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/12 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/13 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/14 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/15 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/16 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.
Course ref. TW/17 Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA)
Designed for staff from all public authorities including Chief Executives, other heads of departments, staff from trading standards, housing benefit fraud, internal audit and environmental health. This course gives an overview of the legislation and how it applies when conducting surveillance or in the use of covert human intelligence sources (CHIS).
Course duration – Half Day
Course ref. TW/18 Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA)
Designed for managers who take the role of Authorising Officer and staff who are involved in surveillance or the use of covert human intelligence sources on a regular basis. This course gives a deeper insight into the requirements of RIPA and the application of the principles of necessity, proportionality and collateral intrusion, giving practical advice on the completion of RIPA documentation and the role of the Office of Surveillance Commissioners.
Course Duration – 1 Day
Course ref. TW/19 Case File Management
Designed for all investigators involved in the preparation of a file of evidence to a recognised standard and format, currently adopted by Law Enforcement and Courts.
The case file so presented will assist a speedy resolution either Criminal, Civil or Disciplinary.
Includes: Why it should be done; history; the construction of Exhibit Book / Logs; Exhibit Lists; Witness Lists; Witness Statements; Reports and how to link these together.
Course Duration – Half Day
Course ref. TW/20 Positive Customer Collections
This training module will benefit employees responsible for Collections by equipping them with the necessary skills and concepts that appointed personnel require to understand their role and so develop and succeed to become efficient collectors.
The course is highly interactive using a very practical approach in dealing with day to day collection needs. This course will be of particular benefit to those personnel in the credit and collections field, small business owners or anyone who is involved in collecting outstanding accounts.
Course Duration – 1 Day
Course ref. TW/21 Statement Taking
An essential tool in the armoury of every investigator is the ability to produce concise, accurate and effective witness statements which will assist prosecution in criminal and civil courts or in the internal disciplinary system.
This course will provide input on all aspects of the art of taking witness statements and includes practical exercises and assistance from experienced investigators. Delegates will be given training in legal and practical aspects of evidence gathering techniques which will assist them in the investigation process.
Course Duration – 1 Day
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