Fraud Prevention and Financial Integrity Course in Doha, Qatar

This Fraud Prevention and Financial Integrity course explains why fraud occurs and how organizations can prevent, detect and respond to it. Participants examine the fraud triangle, the main categories of occupational fraud, namely asset misappropriation, corruption and financial statement fraud, and the warning signs that often go unnoticed. The course then focuses on prevention: designing internal controls, segregating duties, managing third-party and procurement risks, and building an ethical culture where concerns are raised and acted on.

Sessions use case studies of real-world fraud schemes, control walk-throughs and exercises in which participants identify red flags in sample transactions and documents. They also consider how data analytics can support detection, how to respond when fraud is suspected and how to preserve evidence. The course can be delivered as an in-house program, focusing on the organization's own processes, such as procurement, payments and payroll, and its risk profile.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fraud triangle and why individuals commit fraud

• Identify the main types of occupational fraud and their red flags

• Assess fraud risks in key processes such as procurement, payments and payroll

• Design preventive and detective internal controls

• Use basic data analysis to highlight unusual transactions

• Respond appropriately to suspected fraud, including reporting and preserving evidence

This course is relevant to professionals responsible for protecting organizational finances and assets.

• Finance and accounting staff

• Internal auditors and compliance officers

• Procurement and payment processing staff

• Risk managers

• Managers responsible for budgets and approvals

Module 1: Understanding Fraud

• The fraud triangle: pressure, opportunity, rationalisation

• Categories of occupational fraud

• The financial and reputational impact of fraud

• Ethics, integrity and tone at the top

Module 2: Fraud Schemes and Red Flags

• Asset misappropriation: cash, inventory and expense schemes

• Corruption, bribery and conflicts of interest

• Financial statement manipulation

• Procurement and vendor fraud indicators

Module 3: Fraud Risk Assessment and Internal Controls

• Conducting a fraud risk assessment

• Internal control principles from the COSO framework

• Segregation of duties and authorisation limits

• Controls over payments, payroll and procurement

Module 4: Detection and Data Analytics

• Whistleblowing and speak-up arrangements

• Data analytics for duplicate payments and anomalies

• Role of internal and external audit

• Monitoring high-risk transactions

Module 5: Responding to Suspected Fraud

• Fraud response plans and escalation

• Preserving documents and digital evidence

• Coordinating with legal, audit and management

• Learning lessons and strengthening controls

Qatar's financial sector, government entities and major infrastructure and energy projects handle significant funds and complex supply chains, which makes strong financial controls essential. The country places emphasis on transparency, good governance and combating financial crime, and organizations are expected to maintain robust internal controls and compliance arrangements. Professionals who can recognize fraud risks and strengthen controls help protect public and private resources and support the effective institutions envisaged in Qatar National Vision 2030.

Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, case studies and timetable.