6Track A

Investigation - Advanced Issues

• 09/10/2025
• 08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
• 8 hours

Course Description

The morning session builds on the initial Basic Investigation class by teaching advanced forensic accounting techniques to help investigators detect fraud through financial audits and investigate fraud by following the money.  Participants will learn from investigative partners, participate in practical exercises to demonstrate new techniques, and learn the role of forensic accounting in proceedings, and criminal court. 

The afternoon session will cover advanced documentation and investigative report writing.  We will cover the importance of concepts such as writing for your audience, using plain language, active voice and bottom line up front (BLUF). Participants will learn the importance of effective report writing and how to write reports that help bring investigations to trial.  Finally, we will have a panel discussion where we will discuss lessons learned during joint Federal-Territorial investigations.

What You Will Learn

• Role of the investigator in preparing cases
• Interactions with auditors and other partners
• Evidence in proceedings and use in court

Who Should Attend?

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals.  Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation. Investigators and auditors are currently working on criminal cases.  Participants should have a background in investigations and/or have completed the Basic Investigations course.

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