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SMU-IPAS Advanced Certificate in Insolvency and Restructuring Module 5: Forensics and Investigations

  • Finance & Investment
  • Legal
Next Intake: 22 Sep 2026 (Tue)
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  • SkillsFuture
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  • This module is part of SMU-IPAS Advanced Certificate in Insolvency and Restructuring

This module is conducted in-person.

To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.

Next course starts on
22 Sep 2026 (Tue) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD1,090* (as low as SGD390 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

2 weeknights (7pm - 11pm)

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Accountants and lawyers pursuing R&I practice or mid-career accountants/lawyers from other specialisations
  • Restructuring/Financial Advisers
  • Bank/Lender work-out groups


PREREQUISITES

Participants should preferably be a degree holder, in any discipline, and have at least one year of working experience.

Overview

This module provides an insight into the types and motivations of fraud and the obligations of an insolvency practitioner when faced with circumstances involving fraud. Participants will be introduced to a series of investigation methodology and the importance of forensic services in uncovering valuable evidence for the insolvency practitioner.
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Learning Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what constitutes fraud and the types and motivations of fraud
  • Know the obligations of insolvency practitioners to investigate and report fraud or misdeeds
  • Learn about the importance of forensic services to insolvency practitioners
  • Apply the forensic investigation approach for fraud
  • Gain an overview of the elements of digital forensic and technology

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by SMU Academy.

 

CPD POINTS

Participants will be able to earn 6 CPD Points awarded by Singapore Institute of Legal Education for this course.

Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.

Fee Table

EMPLOYER-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$590

(After SSG Funding 50%)

$390

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$590

(After SSG Funding 50%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$390

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$390

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$390

(After SSG Funding 50%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$1,090

(No Funding)

$1,090

(No Funding)

$1,090

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Employer Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

Intake Information

Dates
22 & 24 Sep 2026 (Classroom Facilitated Training)
[Open for Registration]

*Registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date, or once the class is full, whichever comes first.

Trainers

Eric Poh Tze Li
Director, Forensic, Advisory
KPMG Singapore
Eric Poh Tze Li
Director, Forensic, Advisory
KPMG Singapore

Eric is a Director in KPMG's Forensic practice, specialising in fraud investigations and forensic data analytics. With over 22 years of experience at KPMG, he has led many forensic investigations, including complex cross-border engagements across Asia. He has extensive experience in applying forensic data analytics to support fraud investigations and has helped organisations implement data-driven fraud detection and monitoring capabilities. Eric currently leads KPMG Singapore's Forensic Data Analytics team, driving the integration of advanced analytics into investigative and risk management processes. In addition to his client work, he contributes to forensic training programmes conducted by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF), focusing on the practical application of forensic data analytics in investigations.

Bryan Tan
Director
Nair, Jen and Tan LLC
Bryan Tan
Director
Nair, Jen and Tan LLC

Bryan graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2008 with degrees in Law and Commerce. He was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2013.

He has advised and represented clients in some of the most complex restructuring and insolvency matters, including the scheme of arrangement relating to Antanium Resources Pte Ltd and high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional litigation for Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd (in Liquidation). Recognised as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation, Bryan is known for delivering practical, commercially-driven solutions that help clients protect value and navigate the challenges corporations face.

He has also been appointed as an advocacy trainer for prospective advocates and solicitors doing the Singapore Bar Examination.

Suresh Nair
Managing Director
Nair, Jen and Tan LLC
Suresh Nair
Managing Director
Nair, Jen and Tan LLC

Suresh Nair is Managing Director of Nair, Jen and Tan LLC.

Suresh was called to the Bar in 1994 and his main areas of practise are commercial litigation and restructuring & insolvency. Accounting and technical forensic investigations are a common feature of cases handled by Suresh, including cases involving clawback claims by companies in liquidation and cases involving breaches of fiduciary duties by directors and officers of companies.  

Suresh has been admitted to the rolls of solicitors of England and Wales and is a Fellow of IPAS. He also serves as a racing steward with the Singapore Turf Club and as a Judicial Officer with the Singapore Rugby Union.

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