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

  • Finance & Investment
  • Legal
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  • SkillsFuture
  • Short Courses
  • This module is part of SMU-IPAS Advanced Certificate in Insolvency and Restructuring

This module is conducted in-person.

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Fee
SGD1,090* (as low as SGD127 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

2 weeknights (7pm - 10:30pm)

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 Singapore Management University.

 

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.

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$327

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$327

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ 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.

Company 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

Companies 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)

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Trainers

Tan Siang Hwee
Partner, Forensic, Advisory
KPMG Singapore
Tan Siang Hwee
Partner, Forensic, Advisory
KPMG Singapore

Siang Hwee, a seasoned professional at KPMG Singapore since 2012, boasts over 20 years of expertise in advisory roles covering regulatory compliance, forensic investigations, and liquidation across various sectors such as banking, insurance, and government. She excels in high-scrutiny environments and has played pivotal roles in landmark cases, including the winding down of MF Global Singapore. Notable achievements include conducting forensic reviews, reconciling client positions, and facilitating discussions on customers' assets. Siang Hwee is renowned for her specialisation in FATCA/ CRS, forensic investigations, and is a sought-after speaker at public forums. Additionally, she contributes to the ISCA forensic training programme on market conduct.

Noel Chua
Director
PK Wong & Nair LLC
Noel Chua
Director
PK Wong & Nair LLC

Noel Chua is a Director in PK Wong & Nair LLC with an active dispute resolution practice involving both court litigation and international arbitration, where he has appeared before the Singapore Court of Appeal, Singapore International Commercial Court and Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Noel has expertise in commercial and corporate disputes, with a focus on restructuring and insolvency, shareholder disputes and director’s duties, and which routinely involve technical forensic investigations. Noel previously practiced at one of Singapore’s Big Four law firms and was Assistant Chief Counsel at the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

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