The guide starts by defi ning fraud and giving an
overview of the extent of fraud, its causes and its
effects. The initial chapters of the guide also set
out the legal environment with respect to fraud,
corporate governance requirements and general
risk management principles. The guide goes on to
discuss the key components of an anti-fraud strategy
and outlines methods for preventing, detecting and
responding to fraud. A number of case studies are
included throughout the guide to support the text,
demonstrating real life problems that fraud presents
and giving examples of actions organisations are taking
to fi ght fraud.