Registration Time:09:15
Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30  No Break
Speakers: Ms Rebekah Barthet & Mr Ian Bugeja
Venue:   Online Webinar

Participation Fees 
MIA Members: €28

Non-MIA Members: €50.00

Retired Members: €15.00

Students: €20.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In this webinar we will give an overview of various fraud typologies and explore different types of financial fraud and the conditions that are usually present for fraud to occur.

We will be addressing the following key questions:

• Who commits fraud?

• Why do seemingly intelligent, loyal and reputable individuals engage in fraudulent activities? • What conditions are necessary for fraud to take place?

• Which employees or departments present the greatest fraud risk?

• How do fraudsters conceal their schemes?

• How long do fraud schemes last before detection

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

• Discover the latest fraud trends and statistics
• Explore white collar crime and different fraud types
• Uncover the behavioural traits and characteristics of a fraudster
• Analyse the organisation’s role in addressing unethical behaviour
• Learn to use the fraud triangle as a tool for identifying fraud risk

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

This webinar is targeted to individuals keen on understanding the means and motivations behind financial fraud, including accountants, internal auditors, external auditors, risk management professionals and business owners

Speakers' Profiles

Rebekah Barthet: Rebekah is an Associate Director within the Business Advisory Department at Mazars in Malta. Rebekah is involved in various investigations and special assignments relating to financial crime whereby assistance is provided to Judicial and Competent Authorities. Rebekah holds an MSc in Forensic Accounting and is accredited with the ACAMS certification. She is a certified public accountant, holding a practicing certificate in auditing and a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants. Rebekah is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta.

Ian Bugeja: Ian is a Financial Crime Risk & Compliance Manager at Mazars in Malta. He is responsible for the provision of AML/CFT internal audits, effectiveness reviews of subject persons’ control frameworks and designing and developing risk-management tools and methodologies in the ambit of financial crime. He also assists clients in drawing up remedial action plans following supervisory visits. Ian is also involved in projects instituted by Competent Authorities including the analysis and review of complex corporate structures and transactions. As a forensic accountant, Ian has contributed to various forensic investigations as part of a team of court appointed experts. Ian holds an MSc in Forensic Accounting and is accredited with the ACAMS certification. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta. 

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

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