An Investigation into fraud detection and prevention. A case study of Action Aid Zimbabwe. · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Ropafadzo Collatta Muswibe
Title: An Investigation into fraud detection and prevention. A case study of Action Aid Zimbabwe.
Abstract: This research carried out an investigation of the fraud prevention and detection techniques at Action Aid Zimbabwe. The main objectives of the study were to identify fraud detection techniques and to analyse the effectiveness of fraud detection and prevention techniques used in the organisation. Descriptive survey design was used, and data was collected from employees of Action Aid Zimbabwe. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews which were administered to Action Aid Zimbabwe employees. Research findings indicate that the main prevention methods used in Action Aid include internal, external audits, internal control, anti-fraud trainings and policies, job rotations and anti-fraud trainings. Majority of the respondents are aware of fraud occurrence and reporting channels. However, from the findings, respondents do not have regular fraud detection and prevention trainings. External audits, internal controls and reporting channels according to the study findings are the most effective methods of fraud control and fraud detection. It is therefore concluded that fraud occurrence is imminent in NGOs and awareness of fraud prevention and detection is present. It is recommended that NGOs increase awareness of fraud detection and control through regular trainings and strengthening awareness of policies in the organisation. It is also recommended that individuals avoid fraud at all means since it has serious implications to not only the organisation but also the nation at large.
Date: 2021
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: Fraud detection; Fraud prevention
Supervisor: N/A

Item sets: Department of Accountancy

Media: Ropafadzo Muswibe..pdf