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Forensic Accounting Plays Crucial Role in Financial Crimes Crackdown in Mauritius
A recent survey has highlighted the alarming rate of financial crimes in Mauritius, with 47% of respondents experiencing fraud over the past 24 months. The staggering figure underscores the need for effective forensic accounting measures to combat economic crime and protect businesses.
Financial Crime: A Growing Concern
According to PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2020, surveyed organisations suffered losses totalling US$42 billion. This trend is expected to continue, with financial crimes posing a significant threat to the Mauritian economy.
Addressing the Issue
To address this issue, PwC Mauritius Forensic Academy has launched a series of courses designed specifically for risk and compliance professionals. The workshops aim to equip participants with the skills necessary to develop an effective Financial Crime Risk Management culture and comply with the latest regulatory requirements.
Course Highlights
- Sanctions management
- Anti-money laundering (AML) lifecycle
- Embedding technology in financial crime risk management
- Introduction to effective financial crime risk management
- Risk-based approach and control framework
Participants will gain insights into the latest developments in financial crime, engage with peers and industry experts, and learn how to build a resilient financial crime risk management strategy.
Expert Insights
“The PwC Forensic Academy is dedicated to helping businesses build robust financial crime risk management frameworks,” said Kunal Rughoo, Associate Director at PwC Mauritius. “Our courses are designed to provide practical solutions to the challenges faced by organisations in Mauritius and beyond.”
Workshop Details
The workshops will feature highly interactive sessions with real case scenarios, group work activities, and knowledge sharing from experienced facilitators. Participants can design their own Forensic Academy journey by selecting which courses they wish to attend.
The PwC Mauritius Forensic Academy team consists of professionals from the firm’s forensic team, assisted by barristers from PwC Legal (Mauritius) Ltd. The workshops will be delivered face-to-face and priced on a flexible basis according to individual requirements.
Contact Information
For more information or to register for the workshops, please contact Kunal Rughoo at kunal.rughoo@pwc.com or 5 498 6577.