Revenue Protection and Theft Prevention Course

Course Outlines :

Day 1 – Introduction to Revenue Protection

• Understanding revenue streams in organizations
• Definition and scope of revenue protection
• Common sources of revenue leakage
• The link between theft, fraud, and revenue loss
• Practical Exercise: Identify revenue leakage points in a sample case

Day 2 – Types of Theft and Fraud

• Internal vs. external theft
• Theft in physical goods vs. digital services
• Fraudulent billing, procurement fraud, false reporting
• Case studies from different industries
• Group Activity: Spotting fraud indicators in documents

Day 3 – Legal & Regulatory Framework

• Relevant laws and regulations (local & international)
• Compliance obligations
• Consequences of non-compliance
• Scenario Discussion: Legal handling of theft incidents

Day 4 – Risk Assessment & Detection Techniques

• How to conduct a risk assessment
• Data-driven detection methods
• Red flags in revenue reporting
• Workshop: Conducting a mini risk assessment

Day 5 – Investigative Techniques

• Internal investigation procedures
• Evidence collection and documentation
• Interviewing suspects and witnesses
• Role-play Exercise: Conducting a structured interview

Day 6 – Technology in Revenue Protection

• Use of CCTV, POS monitoring, and audit software
• Data analytics for fraud detection
• Cyber theft prevention measures
• Demo: Using analytics tools for anomaly detection

Day 7 – Prevention Strategies

• Internal controls and segregation of duties
• Loss prevention policies
• Staff training and awareness programs
• Group Task: Drafting a basic prevention policy

Day 8 – Incident Response & Crisis Management

• What to do when theft/fraud is detected
• Communication protocols
• Maintaining business continuity during investigations
• Simulation: Responding to a theft incident

Day 9 – Building a Culture of Integrity

• Ethical leadership
• Encouraging whistleblowing
• Rewarding compliance and honesty
• Case Study: Organizations that reduced theft through culture change

Day 10 – Final Project & Assessment

• Team presentations: Developing a revenue protection plan for a sample company
• Review of key concepts
• Final Q&A session
• Issuance of completion certificates