This training will provide the attendees simple but powerful tools and tips to conduct credible and thorough internal investigations. Attendees will learn how to perform effective witness interviews.
This webinar will highlight how one can conduct effective and thorough internal investigations. Presented by the former Inspector General of the SEC, who conducted several of the largest and highest-profile investigations in history, including Bernie Madoff’s $50 billion Ponzi scheme and the collapse of Bear Stearns, this webinar will provide specific and concrete tips on how to conduct credible and thorough internal investigations.
Why Should You Attend:
Corporations are under increasing scrutiny and many companies have been faced with ethical scandals and allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. In addition, more and more whistleblowers have been coming forward in recent years to present allegations of impropriety. Given these trends, companies should be reviewing their protocols regarding how to conduct internal investigations in a manner that puts the issues to rest. It is critical for companies to ensure that they have systems established to properly investigate allegations of improprieties and misconduct that are raised within the company. The failure to conduct an appropriate internal investigation may lead to significant exposure on the part of a company.This webinar will highlight how one can conduct effective and thorough internal investigations. Presented by the former Inspector General of the SEC, who conducted several of the largest and highest-profile investigations in history, including Bernie Madoff’s $50 billion Ponzi scheme and the collapse of Bear Stearns, this webinar will provide specific and concrete tips on how to conduct credible and thorough internal investigations.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- Description of and anecdotes from several high-profile investigations, including the investigation of how the SEC failed to uncover Bernie Madoff’s $50 billion Ponzi scheme.
- How to initiate an internal investigation
- How to gather evidence in an internal investigation
- Discussion of investigative techniques utilized in different situations
- How to ensure the credibility of an internal investigation
- How to locate relevant (hard copy and electronic) documents in an investigation
- How to conduct effective witness interviews
- How to draft comprehensive investigative reports
Who Will Benefit:
- Compliance Officers
- Risk Assessment Professionals
- Internal Investigators
- CEOs and Senior Management Officials of Small to Mid-size Firms
- Operational Managers
- Internal Auditors
- Staff with Roles and Responsibilities in Compliance Departments.
- Staff with Roles and Responsibilities in Risk Assessment Departments.
Course Provider
H. David Kotz,
