A series of incidents over the past year reveals several members of senior management possess...

Conducting training sessions on fraud that should be attended by senior management and staff is the most effective approach to address the issue of senior management's limited understanding of fraud. Training provides direct education on what constitutes fraud, how it impacts the organization, and the role of management in preventing and detecting fraud, thereby increasing awareness and reducing the risk of fraud.

Fraud risk management guidelines; IIA guidance on fraud awareness and training.