Forensic Accounting (In Light of the Pandemic)

Understand forensic accounting and why the current COVID pandemic is likely to lead to a surge in fraud.

10.30 - 11.30

Following the recession in 2008, there was a huge surge in fraud within organisations. The majority of organisation surveyed by bodies such as the ACFE experienced an increase in the number of frauds during the crisis. Due to the intense financial pressure that is currently being faced worldwide, it is likely that we will see a similar impact as a result of the COVID pandemic. 

This webinar will cover: 

  • An introduction to forensic accounting 
  • The impact a pandemic has on carrying out investigations 
  • Case studies (during the pandemic) 
  • Q&A 

To register for this free event click here.

Speakers

AIA Event Speaker Luke Firmin

Luke Firmin

Luke is a geography graduate from The University of Birmingham and completed his ACCA accounting qualification in 2012, followed by his ACFE qualification in 2014 and ICA AML diploma in 2017. Luke is an Associate Director in the Financial Crime and Investigations team at Grant Thornton. He supports clients on a wide range of issues from bribery, corruption, regulatory compliance, and skilled person reviews.

Event speaker Kathryn Milward

Kathryn Milward

Kathryn is a mathematics graduate from The Open University and completed her ACA accounting qualification in 2014, followed by her ACFE qualification in 2020. Kathryn is a Manager in the Investigations team at Grant Thornton with experience in investigating matters of fraud, bribery, corruption, and financial crime engagements.