Forensic and Fraud Interviewing Techniques and Skills

Overview

In forensic accounting, interviewing is used to obtain important information from witnesses and suspects. An important aspect is the ability of investigators to obtain accurate and reliable information from victims, witnesses and the suspects or any interviewee. The interview process is an essential part of information gathering for any investigation. The importance of improving the quality of the interviewing with the potential for visual recording of all interviews should be placed high on the agenda of all organizations across the globe. A properly conducted forensic interview can result in an extreme benefit regarding collection of information. The interviewer’s role is to develop a full understanding of the facts.

There is a distinct difference between a forensic interview and a criminal interrogation. Typically, forensic auditors will not be involved in interrogations. The Canadian or U.S. forensic accounting profession does not have a standardized interview model to truly equip its professionals with the interview tools required to elicit confessions ethically. Majority of their skills are developed through experience, and not through a standardized model of training. This session focuses on various interview concepts and methods.

Highlights

Forensic Accounting
Accounting
Auditing
Finance

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Accountants, Finance Professionals, Auditors

Objectives

Identify and understanding the investigative interview process
Explore the REID interview model
Explore the PEACE interview model
Explore and examine interviewing studies
Discover and determining what interview process to use
Explore motivational interviewing
Identify general interview techniques
Explore the developing questions
Discover the considering evidence
Recognize and analyze body language and behavioral signs
Recognize final consideration steps