Anti-Bribery Management System Auditing for Fraud Prevention

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 37001 for Anti-Bribery Management Systems.
• Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct audits of anti-bribery management systems.
• Learn to identify potential risks, controls, and procedures for fraud prevention.
• Develop the ability to assess compliance with ISO 37001 and report audit findings.

Introduction to ISO 37001 and Anti-Bribery Management Systems

• Overview of ISO 37001: The purpose, scope, and key clauses of the standard.
• Anti-Bribery Concept: Definition of bribery, corruption, and their impacts on organizations.
• Management Systems: Overview of management systems and their role in fraud prevention.
• Benefits of Implementing ISO 37001: Protection against bribery, legal compliance, reputation management, and organizational integrity.

Key Requirements of ISO 37001 and the Audit Process

• Leadership and Commitment: Role of senior management in establishing and maintaining an anti-bribery management system.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying bribery risks, assessing potential threats, and determining mitigation strategies.
• Controls and Procedures: Key controls such as due diligence, training, financial and non-financial reporting.
• Audit Planning: Defining audit scope, objectives, and audit criteria. Preparing for an anti-bribery management system audit.

Conducting an Anti-Bribery Audit

• Audit Methodology: Techniques for conducting an effective audit (e.g., interviews, document reviews, site visits).
• Assessing Compliance: Evaluating whether anti-bribery policies and procedures meet ISO 37001 requirements.
• Audit Evidence: Types of evidence to gather (e.g., records, observations, interviews) and methods for evaluating it.
• Non-conformities and Corrective Actions: Identifying non-compliance, proposing corrective actions, and reporting audit findings.

Reporting, Follow-Up, and Continuous Improvement

• Audit Reporting: Structure of an audit report, documenting findings, recommendations, and actions.
• Follow-Up Actions: Monitoring the implementation of corrective actions and their effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Strategies for maintaining an effective anti-bribery management system, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 37001.
• Case Studies and Best Practices: Real-world examples of successful anti-bribery audits and lessons learned.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 28th – 30th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 11th – 14th Nov, 2025