Implementing a Whistle-Blower Program - Detecting and Preventing Fraud at Workplace
Speaker: Richard Cascarino MBA, CIA, CRMA, CFE, CISM
Speaker Designation: CEO, Richard Cascarino & Associates
Speaker: Richard Cascarino MBA, CIA, CRMA, CFE, CISM
Speaker Designation: CEO, Richard Cascarino & Associates
This training on effective whistle-blower program implementation will discuss its importance and issues and provide tips on how to choose a reporting mechanism to detect and prevent fraud/misconduct or unethical workplace behavior both in the public and the private sectors.
The imperative need to fight fraud and misconduct in the workplace both in the public and the private sector dictates the need for an effective whistle-blower program. Ineffective programs can be more detrimental to the corporate good than having no program at all.
This course will address the issues involved from corporate and ethical perspectives in implementing an effective whistle-blower program. It will provide attendees an understanding of how to choose and publicize a reporting program. It will also discuss the legal considerations in implementing a whistle-blowing program and internal audit’s role in utilizing Whistle-Blowing information.
A whistle-blower program is a vital tool for detecting and preventing fraud in the workplace. It encourages employees to report unethical or illegal activities confidentially, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
To implement an effective program, organizations should establish clear reporting channels, ensure anonymity, and provide protection against retaliation. Regular training and awareness initiatives can help employees recognize and report suspicious behavior.
An active whistle-blower program not only uncovers fraud but also deters potential misconduct, safeguarding organizational integrity and promoting ethical practices.
This webinar on the Whistle-Blowers Program will cover the following areas:
A whistle-blower program promotes workplace integrity by providing a secure, confidential way for employees to report fraud or misconduct. It deters unethical behavior, protects assets, and fosters trust through anonymity and anti-retaliation measures. An effective program enhances fraud prevention, strengthens culture, and boosts organizational reputation.
Richard Cascarino has, for the last thirty-three years, been providing Internal Audit, Fraud Audit, IS Audit Consultancy, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance consultancy as well as Professional Development services to clients throughout the United States of America, the African region, Europe and the Middle East. These include Central Banks and Financial Institutions, some of the largest corporations, government departments, auditors general, and professional bodies in their respective countries.
Richard is a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors in South Africa, was the founding Regional Director of the Southern African Region of the IIA-Inc, and is a member of ISACA, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where he was a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education.
He is also a visiting Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, and the lead author of the book Internal Auditing - an Integrated Approach, published by Juta Publishing. In addition, he is the author of The Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing and Corporate Fraud and Internal Control: A Framework for Prevention" published by Wiley Publishing. He is also a contributor to QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource published by Bloomsbury.
