“Ever thought fraud was something that happened in other companies? That you have a good workforce, a thriving business, effective anti-fraud controls and regular audits? Well you’re not alone. Only 17% of companies questioned as part of the biennial 2007 PWC global economic crime survey believed they would be victims of fraud. Regrettably, 48% of UK companies can expect to be hit by economic crime.”
Investigaton and Internal Controls
According to the British Chamber of Commerce, crime against businesses is rapidly increasing and it is an issue that every organisation large and small should be addressing.
The impact of business crime can include:
Financial loss, which could have catastrophic impact on the business
Compliance and regulatory infringements
Breaches of civil law resulting in litigation and damages paid to injured parties
Instigation of criminal proceedings
Damaging publicity
A fast and professional approach is a necessity in any fraud or financial investigation to endeavour to limit impact, safeguard assets and recover losses.
The result of fraud or other financial irregularity perpetuated upon a business can be devestating and leave management unsure as to appropriate actions.
Hayward Wright has a specialist team who fully understand the legal and business issues cause by fraud and can:
Investigate fraud and prepare comprehensive reports for management;
Help to reduce the impact that fraud and business crime can cause;
Assist with either prosecution or defence in civil and criminal proceedings;
Trace misappropriated assets of funds
Present evidence in court
Training
Professional training can be offered throughout the UK in a number of areas:
Audit and internal investigation
Fraud Act and other associated fraud offences
Data Protection
P.I.D.A (Whistle blowing)
Human rights awareness
R.I.P.A
P.A.C.E and Taped interview procedure
Telephone interview
Discipline investigation
Maintaining and investigation policy
Witness statement
Identity document verification
Fraud risk awareness
Dealing with conflict
We spent a lot of time reasearching the various providers of the training we wanted and we chose the company we used based on their philisophy to provide quality, professional and realistic training to the client, which is relevant to both delegate and management needs, resulting in the motivation of all parties involved.
The company is well establised and has an excellent reputation. They are currently a qualified Home Office training provider and can provide CPD points on behalf of The Law Society.
All the companies' trainers are qualified and are experienced operatives with either a Local Authority or Law Enforcement background including The National Crime Squad.
