Cornerstone Training Institute and O’Sullivan
Associates Ltd in collaboration with the Forensic
CPA Society, USA
INVITES YOU FOR
FORENSIC CONFERENCE FOR AFRICA
23RD TO 25TH FEBRUARY, 2011
Venue:

Safari Park Hotel, “THE AFRICAN PARADISE,” Nairobi, Kenya.

THEME
FIGHTING FRAUD/CORRUPTION AND MONEY LAUNDERING IN AFRICA USING INVESTIGATIVE ACCOUNTING SKILLS

CHIEF GUEST SPEAKERS
1. Ian Ross, CFE from the United Kingdom ( UK) Consultant Fraud Investigator Chief Guest Speakers’ Profiles Served 16 years in the Greater Manchester Police (UK), specializing in fraud cases. Later became the regional head of training and compliance in the UK security industry. Advised and implemented fraud prevention strategy and situational crime prevention for global retail, insurance and corporate clients. Lecturer in law and a specialist Trainer in counter fraud and corruption practical investigation skills. Delivered investigative interviewing training relating to counter fraud and money laundering in Eastern Europe and South America. Investigated complex insurance and financial institution and local government frauds. Especial area of interest is fraud offender typologies, interviewing and profiling. Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a Practitioner Member of the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG), a Member of the Fraud Advisory Panel (FAP) and a member of the Association of Law Teachers. Member of Transparency International. Author of a range of training programmes and publications. MSc in Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption Studies, University of Portsmouth. UK, (dissertation: ‘fraud offender profiling and typologies: a new focus’), Postgraduate Paralegal Diploma in Litigation (2000) Central Law Training. Paralegal Qualification Central Law Training. UK, BA, Law & Business 1997 University of Wolverhampton. (Undergraduate)	2. Theo. Dekonty Joseph, CPA CFE, FCPA from Liberia-West Africa Managing Partner VOSCON INC. (Certified Public Accountants. Highly Experienced Professional (Certified Public Accountant/ Certified Fraud Examiner/Forensic Accountant and Tax Specialist). More than twenty (20) years of experience in Auditing, Accounting, Consulting and Tax Services in both Liberia and the USA. Rose from the Rank of Audit Trainee to Partner. More than fifteen years of teaching experience at University (Accounting Theory, Governmental Accounting and Not-For-Profit Institutions, Taxation, Auditing, Intermediate Accounting and Cost Ac-counting). Excellent in experienced in auditing & Investigations, accounting, and rendering of tax services to Manufacturing, Agricultural Industries, Financial Institutions, Hospitalities, Transportation, Petroleum Industries, Merchandising (automobiles, building materials, textiles etc.), Communication (radio and television broadcasting), Construction, Public Corporations. Experience also includes Not-For-Profit Organizations Internationally funded Projects and Government. As one of three Partners, has tremendously contributed in making the firm VOSCON INC. (CPAs) - (A Member firm of VOSCON International Services) organized in 1992 as one of the leading financial services firm in Liberia today. Founder & Chief Executive Officer–The Corporate Governance & Forensic Solutions Inc. (CGFS) – Certified fraud Examiners & Forensic Accountants. Assistant Prof. of ccounting/Auditing etc., University of Liberia, Monrovia.
KEY TOPICS: (Very Hot) Discovering fraud in corporate financial statements by Theo. Dekonty Joseph CPA, CFE, FCPA Money Laundering: Detection and Investigation by Sosthenes Bichang’a, CPA, CFE,FCPA Investigative Interviewing skills for Internal Auditors by Ian Ross, MSC, CFE Internet investigations & Cyber Forensics by Lucy Munga, MBA, CISA, CFE Internal fraud auditing Techniques by Theo Joseph CPA, CFE, FCPA Effective Fraud Fighting via HR Function by Ian Ross, MSC, CFE, Fact and Expert Witnessing by Captain Collins Wanderi LLB, CFE, CPSK, MBA Banking fraud typologies and Investigation techniques by Philip Ole Perrio, CFE Effective oral Communication skills by Ian Ross, MSC, CFE Techniques for tracing Hidden Assets by Theo Joseph CPA, CFE, FCPA Fraud prevention and detection for corporate executives by Peter Munachewa, CFE Insurance Claims fraud investigation by Ian Ross, MSC, CFE	GUEST SPEAKERS Philip Ole Perrio, CFE Head of Security: Commercial Bank of Africa Ltd. Lucy Munga, MBA, CISA, CFE Director: Ernest & Young Peter Munachewa, CFE Director: Betabiz Risk Consulting Sosthenes Bichang’a, CPAK, CFE, FCPA Representative of Forensic CPA Society in Africa. Captain Collins Wanderi LLB, CFE Deputy Commissioner-Internal Affairs Kenya Revenue Authority Evans Ondari M.COM, CPAK, CFE Consultant: Ellis and Wiseman Consultants Ltd. SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS/DISCUSSION GROUPS Money Laundering: Discussion Leader: Peter Munachewa-Guest Speaker Bank & Sacco Fraud Discussion Leader: Philip Ole Perrio- Guest Speaker Corporate Fraud Investigations & Employee Screening Discussion Leader: Theo Joseph- Chief Guest Speaker Insurance Fraud Discussion Leader: Ian Ross – Chief Guest Speaker Corruption in Government versus Private Sector. Discussion Leader: Ken Bichang’a- Principal, Cornerstone Training Institute Expert witnessing & court procedures Discussion Leader: Captain Collins Wanderi-Guest Speaker Cyber Forensics (Internet investigations) Discussion Leader: Lucy Munga- Guest Speaker

NB. Specialized workshops will be held in the afternoons as from 4.00pm throughout the three
days.

NETWORKING AND EXPERIENCE SHARING AT ITS BEST

This is an international conference that offers an unparalleled opportunity to not only to network with some of
the most influential authorities and industry experts but also colleagues from various organizations in Kenya as well as
outside. You’ll benefit from the strongest knowledge base anywhere and share ideas in a dynamic atmosphere, while
building a solid network. Take advantage of all the international networking opportunities this conference has to
offer during lunch and tea breaks.

DON’T MISS

LEADING EXPERTS WILL GIVE YOU INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND THE MOST UP-TO-DATE TRAINING IN FINANCIAL FORENSICS, ONE OF THE HOTTEST SERVICES TODAY.

THE PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS AND INVESTIGATORS

This intensive 3 day conference will help you obtain the fundamental and specialized forensic
accounting skills that accounting practitioners use in today’s world. You’ll get a better understanding of
the issues, tools and resources needed for Forensic Accounting & Financial Investigations.

RENOWNED SPEAKERS AND CUTTING EDGE TRAINING

Every day there seems to be another major headline about fraudulent schemes, scandals, corruption schemes, civil litigation, disputes in divorce and corporate turmoil. As a result, there’s never been a bigger demand for forensic accounting professionals. This conference is designed to prepare you with cutting-edge training and networking resources to effectively handle this ever-growing need. Renowned specialists will provide expert training and the real lowdown on how to stay ahead of the fraudsters.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Practitioners offering forensic accounting consulting services, financial managers in business and industry, internal audit managers, internal auditors, forensic investigators, Human Resource Managers,
Private Investigators, members of the audit committee, CEOs, CFOs & Finance Controllers, Police Officers, Sacco Staff & Audit Committee members, NGO Accountants/Auditors, National & Regional Corruption Fighters, Regulatory Authorities’ staff, IT practitioners and managers, insurance claims inspectors, Estate Administrators, risk officers, attorneys and external audit partners desiring to develop niche forensic practice.

YOUR INVESTMENT: Kshs. 42,500/= or USD 551.95 per participant.

This includes all applicable taxes but excludes accommodation. The maximum number of participants required is limited 100. We are expecting a large number of bookings from Kenya and Africa. So hurry up.

Register by 18th January, 2011 and SAVE Kshs. 5,000/= or USD 64.65
You will get a chance to nominate an additional delegate for free if you sponsor 5 or more delegates.
Participants will make their own arrangement for accommodation with the hotel or elsewhere in the City of Nairobi, Kenya.

MODE OF PAYMENT
Fees paid in cash should be deposited into Cornerstone Training Institute Account either at:

Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ukulima House Branch or any branch in Kenya Account No.
01120005410000 or Equity Bank Limited A/C No. 0350290349874 at any branch in East Africa. Only
bankers’ cheques can be receipted directly by the college cashier. Cash and personal cheques are not
allowed. Deposit slips or transfer advices should be scanned to the Conference Coordinator (E-mail:
sales@osullivan-associate.com) within 2 days for receipting.

SPONSORS
THE COLLEGE IS RECOGNIZED BY THE DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING KENYA (DIT) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAINING FEES. THE NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS SPONSORED MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DIRECTORATE BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE. THE COLLEGE IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA AS A TRAINING CENTRE.

TRAINING MATERIALS

All participants will be given CDs containing the presentations plus a certificate of attendance awarding
24 CPE/CPD hours.
Conference Booking/Registration Form is attached separately. Once the form is filled and signed
it becomes a valid contract and payment is expected on or before the date indicated thereon. All
payments must, however, be receipted by the organizers 14 days before the conference start
date and the organizers reserve right to cancel bookings not paid for by then.
NB. Those who are only interested in getting conference presentations will be
charged USD 220.50. In that case, materials will be sent as attachments in pdf
to contact e-mails given or Post CDs at an etra cost of USD 100.

WE ALSO CARRY OUT FORENSIC ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATION (FCPA)TRAINING
VIA DISTANCE LEARNING

INQUIRIES
All inquiries should be directed to Sosthenes Bichang’a the Conference Coordinator.
E-mail: info@osullivan-associate.com or by telephone numbers given below.
I Information Hse, Hakati/Mfangano, Street Phone: 254 202212702
Mobile: 254 751659031, 254 723810204, 254 202162785
Website: www.osullvan-associate.com
Website: www.cornerstoneti.com

Website: wwwwww.fcpas.org

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