Fraud Prevention - A Guide for Charities

Introduction

There has been an increase in reports of charities suffering financial loss due to fraud and many are expecting the risk of fraud to increase even further.

This virtual classroom seminar will look at what charities, charity advisors and charity trustees need to know about fraud prevention and how to handle a fraud or suspected fraud.

It will also look at when incidents of fraud need to be reported to the Charity Commission or other regulatory agencies.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• Recent trends in fraud and financial crimes in the charity sector
• Why charities are expecting the risk of fraud to increase
• Frauds and financial crimes charities need to be aware of
• Who may defraud charities and why?
• Fraud prevention measures a charity ought to consider
• How a fraud or suspected fraud ought to be handled
• When a report should be filed with the Charity Commission
• Other regulators or agencies that may need to be informed
• Learning lessons and preventing recurrences
• Where to find further support and guidance

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.