Investigating Bribes and Kickbacks (INVG8015)

Description:

The potential for bribes and kickbacks, whether in the private or public sector, is inherent in virtually every business transaction. Recent research conducted by a major financial institution revealed that an estimated one trillion dollars a year is paid in bribes worldwide. Investigators need to understand the risks and conditions conducive to bribes and kickbacks as well as the indicators and evidence to provide a reasonable assurance of detecting fraud. Bribes, kickbacks and other kinds of payoffs constitute types of fraud, often referred to as corruption and happen at all levels of government.

Get a strong introduction to (a) the provisions of law pertaining to fraud and corruption in the forms of bribes, kickbacks and other types of payoffs; (b) activities that are particularly susceptible to such forms of fraud; (c) the short-and long-term impact; and (d) the methods used to make illegal payments or non-financial gratuities.

Focus on strengthening your ability to recognize the indicators of bribes, kickbacks and other types of payoffs in the procurement area and on your ability to collect evidence that they may have occurred or have occurred. Participate in case studies involving the fraudulent activities of bribes, kickbacks and other types of payoffs.

Who Should Attend?

Investigators. Special Agents, Inspectors, and contract/grant managers with three years of experience and seasoned professionals with limited exposure to the subject matter.

Level:

Intermediate

Tuition:

2024 classes:
$899

2025 classes:
$899

Credits:

16 CPE

Class Type:

This course is currently being offered in the following training modalities:

• Online
  • Investigating Bribes and Kickbacks - INVG8015A
    • Class Length: This class is listed as a 2-day course.
• On-site
  • Contact our Business Development department for more information.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the kinds of activities that are susceptible to bribes and kickbacks
• Determine the impact and effects of bribes and kickbacks
• Discuss the requirements to explicitly consider the potential for fraud in audit planning
• Describe how bribes and kickbacks occur, including the audit/evidence trails they create and how the trails can be followed
• Identify and collect evidence to demonstrate and document bribes and kickbacks
• Use analytic audit techniques to detect bribery and kickbacks