Third-party failures can destroy an organisation’s reputation overnight. Fraudulent credentials, hidden conflicts of interest, inflated invoices, or manipulated contracts often go unnoticed until damage is done. With outsourcing and vendor reliance increasing across all sectors, this workshop equips auditors and managers with the tools to detect, prevent, and monitor fraud risks embedded in third-party relationships.
- Third-party fraud typologies: misrepresentation, overbilling, contract manipulation
- Due diligence essentials: background checks, financial stability, credential verification
- Contract integrity: clauses prone to abuse, performance risks, and hidden liabilities
- Post-award monitoring: verifying deliverables, performance, and invoices
- Case studies on failed outsourcing arrangements and vendor collusion
- Tools for strengthening third-party governance and ongoing risk monitoring
Key Learning Objectives
- Identify fraud schemes involving vendors, consultants, outsourced partners, and intermediaries
- Conduct structured due diligence and verify vendor legitimacy
- Assess contract terms for loopholes, ambiguities, and manipulation risks
- Apply audit techniques for post-award monitoring and service-level compliance
- Detect early warning signals of conflict-of-interest, credential falsification, and contract fraud
Internal auditors, procurement teams, contract managers, compliance officers, outsourcing managers, and anyone overseeing vendor relationships.
Kingston Low
CA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CBCP, and FFP
Kingston Low is a highly accomplished and seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, risk management, and internal audit. He has a proven track record of advising boards and businesses on enhancing productivity, effectiveness, and risk mitigation strategies. He has successfully led business redesigns and implemented best practices that resulted in significant efficiencies and cost savings.
As a distinguished trainer and thought leader, Kingston shares his expertise at conferences and conducts specialized training for various professional institutes. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of internal audit, risk management and Business Continuity professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in an ever-changing business landscape.

