Investigating Conflicts of Interest - Legal Elements

Conflicts of interest are one of the most difficult areas of fraud to investigate. In this 1-day top course you will increase your expertise as a fraud examiner to help the business navigate (complex) legal matters related to conflicts of interest.

The 1-day top course Investigating Conflicts of Interest – Legal Elements provides you with 8 CPE credits for your CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) recertification

Modes of study

Option 1: 1-day public course (in-class and live online)
Option 2: In-house training (in-class and live online)

Also see the 2-day ACFE (CPE) courses:

Bribery & Corruption
Conducting Internal Investigations
Contract & Procurement Fraud
Fraud Risk Management
Investigative Interview Techniques

IMF Academy is an ACFE Authorized Training Organization (ATO)
IMF Academy is an ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) Authorized Training Organization and the exclusive provider of
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and ACFE (CPE) courses in the BeNeLux.

In today's world, conflicts of interest play a crucial role!

Conflicts of interest can present significant fraud risks for corporations, government agencies, fiduciaries, customers, and suppliers. Conflicts of interest are also one of the most difficult areas of fraud to investigate and obtain adequate evidence. Improper investigations can create counterclaims and civil actions against organizations and fraud examiners. If undetected or left unmanaged, conflicts of interest can also lead to corruption and misconduct.

Conflicts of interest can have far-reaching legal and financial consequences

Conflicts of interest can cause significant repercussions for businesses when allowed to continue unchecked. They can lead to significant compliance penalties and possible legal action taken against the business who fails to properly manage a conflict of interest.

This 1-day course will explore how and why conflicts of interest arise and what the warning signs of a conflict of interest are. You will gain a better understanding of these types of engagements and learn how you can protect your organization from conflicts of interest.

Legal and regulatory consequences of conflicts of interest

Organizations that do not appropriately address conflicts of interest, face the risk of legal and regulatory repercussions. Violations of law and regulations related to conflicts of interest can result in significant fines, litigation, and damage to reputation. Regulatory bodies and authorities place great importance on transparency and accountability in managing conflicts of interest. Learn how to avoid (complex) legal matters related to conflicts of interest!

What will you learn in this course?

During this 1-day top course on investigating the legal elements of conflicts of interest, you will learn how to:

Implement investigative techniques for conflict of interest engagements
Deal with witnesses and the legal implications of these unique investigations
Obtain appropriate evidence and preserve it to build a conflict of interest case
Conduct the flow of conflict of interest investigations
Prepare witness statements, documents, and electronic evidence

Who should attend?

This top course about the legal elements of conflicts of interest is meant for fraud examiners and other anti-fraud professionals, attorneys, legal professionals and law enforcement personnel, compliance officers, controllers and corporate managers, detectives and private investigators, forensic and management accountants, accounts payable and financial analysts, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) professionals, internal and external auditors, CPA's and CA's, senior management, and representatives from departments such as Human Resources and Finance.

Prerequisites for this training

There are no specific prerequisites for successfully attending this course, although insight into basic fraud investigation techniques would be helpful.

About the ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)

logo acfe The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and the premier provider of anti-fraud trainings and education. Together with more than 85.000 members in 160 countries and chapters in 125 countries, ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

How to maintain your Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification

To maintain your CFE credential, you are required to earn at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every 12-month period. At least 10 of these hours must directly relate to the detection and deterrence of fraud and 2 hours must directly relate to ethics. If you have earned more than 20 hours of CPE in your previous reporting period, you may roll over up to 10 hours to meet your current CPE requirements.

N.B. Individuals holding a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification may claim 8 CPE credits to maintain their certification!

Also of interest!

All our courses are delivered in-class, unless otherwise stated. Below is a selection of courses that may also be of interest to you:

In-company

With at least 8 participants an in-house training could be your best option. An in-company training, customized to the needs of your organization, has many advantages and:

saves you and your colleagues time
enables you to train in the comfort of your own working environment
saves travel and accommodation expenses
can be arranged at a time convenient for you
sensitive issues can be discussed openly since no outsiders are present

Do you prefer an in-company training? Please contact us for more information. We are more than happy to discuss the various possibilities with you.

We have organized in-company trainings all around the globe, among others in the following countries: Aruba, Azerbaijan, Curaçao, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Switzerland, Türkiye, Uganda.

Content

Investigating Conflicts of Interest – program

In this 1-day top course you will learn:

What is and is not a conflict of interest?
Legal elements of conflicts of interest
Typical conflicts of interest situations
Conflicts of interest methods of investigation
Evidence collection, organization, and analysis
Legal responses to and actions for conflict of interest cases
Conflict of interest and bribery
Characteristics of conflicts
Why do people engage in conflicts of interest?
The impact of conflicts of interest and other corrupt conduct
Breach of fiduciary duties
Remedies of conflicts
Defenses
Business judgement rule
Civil versus criminal cases
Conflict of interest statutes
Businesses' attitudes towards corruption
Legal elements of corruption
Commercial bribery statutes
How to prove intent or knowledge
Etc.

Certificate

icon certificate All participants will receive a Personal Certificate. Individuals holding a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification may claim 8 CPE credits to maintain their certification.

Trainer(s)

cfe logo The Fraud Risk Management training is facilitated by an ACFE authorized trainer. Your trainer is:

Robert Lamers CFE
Robert Lamers is an anti-fraud and crisis management specialist and the managing director of Rolam Consultancy. He served as a senior corporate anti-fraud officer with NN Group and ING Insurance for many years. Robert was also Head of European Partnership Development at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Robert is chief trainer of our CFE exam training and the official ACFE CPE trainings Fraud Risk Management; Conducting Internal Investigations; Contract and Procurement Fraud; Bribery and corruption; and Investigative Interview Techniques.

Start date(s)

The 1-day top course Investigating Conflicts of Interest – Legal Elements starts at 09.30 hrs and ends around 17.00 hrs. The course will take place in Amsterdam (or surroundings), in-class and live online, on the following dates:

17 November 2026

Fee / Registration

The fee of the top course Investigating Conflicts of Interest is € 1.180,- (VAT excl.) per person. The fee includes all lunches, coffee/tea, the official ACFE documentation and 8 CPE credits for maintaining your CFE certification (if applicable).

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Investigating Conflicts of Interest, Start: 17 November 2026
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All amounts are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

Unable to attend?
If you are unable to attend, we offer you three options:
1. You may be replaced free of charge by a colleague.
2. You may transfer your registration once - and only if feasible - to a subsequent course, provided the invoice has been paid.
3. You may cancel up to four weeks prior to the start of the course (provided you have not previously postponed your participation to a later date). In that case, we will charge 10% of the invoice amount. For cancellations between four and two weeks prior to the start of the course, 50% of the total amount will be charged. For cancellations within two weeks of the start of the course, the full invoice amount will be due.
Whichever option you choose, you must always notify us in writing.

Payment terms
The invoice amount (incl. VAT) must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date, but always before the start of the course.

General terms and conditions
Our general terms and conditions apply to your registration. The cancellation conditions may differ per course. The cancellation conditions stated here take precedence over the cancellation conditions in our general terms and conditions.