Fundamentals Of Conducting An Internal Forensic Investigation Agenda

Seminar: ID# 1005028

Agenda

• Developing Corporate Policy
• Requirements for Public Companies
• Requirements for Ethics Hotlines
• Cooperation, self-reporting, prior compliance practices and aggravating factors

• What constitutes a forensic investigation
• Understanding sources of tips and complaints
• The role of external sources
• Differences between Forensic Investigations and Internal Audits

• Conducting an Investigation using the Scientific Experimentation (Case Study) Approach
• Categorize and Structure Allegations and/or Complaints
• Understand Scientific Logic
• Data Gathering Techniques, Securing Data and What to Look for

• Understand the different types of reasoning
• Formulate an Initial Hypothesis/Theory
• Testing the Hypothesis/Theory by Gathering Evidence
• Understand the Elements of Proof
• Drawing Conclusions/Inferences to Support or Negate the Theory

• Covert and overt investigations
• Team composition, timeline and the importance of responsiveness
• Organizational risks and ways to minimize negative outcomes

• Requirements on Preservation of Data
• Practical Considerations when taking interview notes
• Witness protection
• Private vs. public sector

• Sources and types of evidence
• Relevance and Weight
• Direct vs. Circumstantial
• Electronic and other forms of documentary evidence (Authenticated)
• Document protection, custody, and retention

• Witness statements and expert testimony
• Admissions
• Hearsay

• Preparation and critical background information
• Developing effective questions
• Assessing veracity: Listening critically and the role of body language

• Report Preparation
• Elements of reports
• The confirmatory memorandum
• Internal vs. external communications