Name: Payroll Forensics Engine
Price: 79 CAD

What You'll Learn

check_circleBuild payroll testing datasets by integrating employee master records, payroll runs, time and attendance logs, bank details, leave data, and organisational structures in Excel and Power BI.

check_circleDetect ghost employees, duplicate identities, shared bank accounts, invalid overtime claims, and unusual shift patterns using model-based tests and exception logic.

check_circleQuantify the financial impact of suspect payroll entries on labour costs, accruals, departmental budgets, and period-end reporting.

check_circleDesign dashboards and simulation views to highlight overtime pressure points, headcount spikes, dormant employees, and payroll override activity.

check_circleDistinguish between control weaknesses, process errors, and deliberate payroll manipulation using traceable, evidence-based analysis.

About This Course

This course is designed as an applied forensic analytics session focused on payroll risk and labour cost integrity. Participants explore how Excel models, exception rules, Power BI dashboards, and simulation views can be used to test employee master data, bank account matches, overtime spikes, duplicate identity fields, attendance gaps, shift anomalies, and termination timing. The session connects HR records, payroll runs, leave data, rosters, access logs, and cost centre allocations to stronger risk scoring, clearer evidence trails, and faster escalation of suspicious payroll activity.

Key Topics Discussed:

Introduction to payroll forensics and identifying transaction anomalies
Common warning signs of payroll manipulation
The methodology of reconstructing a payroll file to map payments, trace approvals, and quantify losses
Why the payroll cycle is highly vulnerable to insider threat and fraud
The psychological risk of routine and compliance comfort
Cross-matching payroll data with human resources (HR) evidence and attendance tracking to uncover hidden patterns
The organizational impacts of payroll fraud beyond immediate financial losses, including internal control failures and eroded institutional trust
Remote work compliance and data tracking challenges

Your Instructor

Alessio Faccia

Assistant Professor in Finance | University of Birmingham Dubai

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Dr. Alessio Faccia, an accomplished academic and corporate trainer, has a distinguished finance, accounting, and business background. His expertise spans over 16 years, during which he has notably contributed to finance and accounting through his roles as an assistant professor, auditor, chartered accountant, CFO advisor, and corporate trainer. Dr. Faccia’sacademic journey includes prestigious roles at several universities, including the University of Birmingham and Coventry University, where he taught various finance and accounting modules. His extensive involvement in corporate training further enriches Dr. Faccia’s professional experience. He has provided training in diverse areas such as finance and accounting, management and HR, technology, oil and gas, and legal matters to many organizations. These organization encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms.. These organizations encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms. His proficiency is further demonstrated by his numerous publications, research contributions, and a strong academic record, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Dr. Faccia’s work is a testament to his dedication to enhancing the skills and knowledge of professionals across various industries globally.

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