Description
The Financial Investigation and Analysis Training Program (FIATP) is designed for investigators, auditors, analysts and individuals serving as direct law enforcement support personnel which provides a foundation for fraud and financial investigations. FIATP will enable students to: (1) identify various investigative techniques that may be used to investigate economic crimes; (2) identify evidentiary documents that may be used to prove the source and disposition of monies; (3) demonstrate how computer software may be used to organize, analyze, and present information; (4) identify various ways that an accounting system may be used to conceal the true nature of fraudulent transactions; (5) demonstrate how indirect methods may be used to identify illegal income; and (6) demonstrate how effectively present investigative findings.
Prerequisites
- Applicant must be an investigator, investigative aide, prosecutor, analyst, auditor or an individual serving as direct law enforcement support personnel who is likely to be involved with a financial investigation or fraud case.
- Students should have some basic computer knowledge and skills prior to attending.
Required Training Materials
Each student must bring a laptop computer equipped with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader. The computer must also have a CD drive.
Program Syllabus/Curriculum
- Fraud Investigation Process
- FinCEn Records
- Civil, Criminal & Administrative Remedies
- Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture
- Obtaining Records
- Investigative Accounting & Financial Analysis Techniques
- Investigative Applications of Electronic Spreadsheets
- Electronic Case Organization
Program Contact Info
Glynco: FLETC.FFI.Training@fletc.gov
NOTE: For Export training programs only, the below forms must be completed and faxed to the Training Specialist at 912-267-2500.