Allied Compliance Consultants C D D A CERTIFIED DUE DILIGENCE ASSOCIATE Reshaping Due Diligence June 22 23, 2014 Dubai, UAE ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS Hossam M. Abd El-Rahman CICA, CFE, CFS, CFCI, CDDP, CAMS, AMLP Chairman & Managing Director Allied Compliance Consultants Certified IDDA Instructor Hossam M. Abd El-Rahman is the Chairman & Managing Director at Allied Compliance Consultants ACC. He is also Chairman, Association of Certified Financial Crimes Specialists ACFCS Dubai Chapter, Chairman, International Due Diligence Association IDDA Dubai Chapter, and also Special International Advisor. He is a well-known international consultant, trainer & speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the fields of Public Accounting, Banking, Fraud, Forensics, Financial Crimes, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Sharia h Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing, Internal Control and Business Re-Engineering. Hossam is also outsourced compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer and internal auditor for many financial institutions in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). He is also a financial crimes consultant for many financial and nonfinancial institutions. Throughout his career; Hossam worked for leading Conventional and Islamic banks in the MENA region where he assumed senior positions. He was Compliance, AML & Fraud Head at Samba Financial Group Dubai, UAE. Prior to that, he was Compliance Supervisor at Kuwait Finance House - Kuwait.. In addition to 8+ years of extensive public accounting experience in "BIG FOUR" International CPA firms including PriceWaterhouseCoopers & Arthur Andersen. Hossam is frequently being invited as an expert on TV where he spreads awareness and comments on political, economic and financial happenings and situations. Hossam was interviewed at City 7 TV, CNBC Arabia TV and other channels about fraud, corruption and money laundering issues in the MENA Region and he commented on the current Egyptian Revolution. Hossam wrote the Arabic CAMS Exam study Guide, CAMS Supplement Study Guide, CAMS Exam preparation Seminar & CAMS Exam Online training. He is among the pioneers in setting up the Arabic AML terms & definitions. In addition, he wrote many articles and white papers in the areas of AML, Fraud & Financial Crimes that were published in various International professional Magazines. Hossam is an expert in Islamic Banking and Sharia h Compliant products, he has been invited as an expert in many international conferences, events and webinars around the globe to present Islamic banking principles, products and the related advantages and challenges faced by Islamic Financial Institutions and Sharia h Compliant companies. Hossam is a Certified Internal Controls Auditor CICA, Certified Fraud Examiner "CFE", Certified Fraud Specialist "CFS", Certified Financial Crimes Investigator CFCI", Certified Due Diligence Professional CDDP, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist "CAMS", & Certified Anti-Money Laundering Professional "AMLP". He received his Bachelor Degree in Commerce with Honors in accordance with the American Accounting principles & Auditing standards from Cairo University - Accounting major. Hossam is an Egyptian national, member of various professional organizations worldwide and speaks fluent English & Arabic. L. Burke Files CDDP President Financial Examinations & Evaluations, Inc. Certified IDDA Instructor Mr. Files is a widely recognized expert in the area of financial investigations and due diligence. He has authored numerous articles as well as books on the subject. He has been presenting and sharing his knowledge and has done so with delegates in over 30 countries. As a financial industry insider, Mr. Files is keenly aware of the type and accuracy of the information required to make informed and timely decisions. Mr. Files has managed due diligence and financial investigations ranging in size from tens of thousands of dollars to over $20 billion. Mr. Files is an international expert on due diligence and is regularly sought out for the most difficult projects and cases. Mr. Files is at the forefront of both understanding and utilizing the new currency of due diligence. Financial Examinations & Evaluations, Inc., founded by Mr. Files in 1991 has grown to be one of the most respected independent financial investigation firms. Mr. Files and his firm conduct investigations in the United States, Eastern Europe, Central and South America and China. Before founding FE&E, Inc. Mr. Files was a partner in a regional consulting firm specializing in business, financial and securities consulting. He also served as the Director of Corporate Finance for an investment banking company. Additionally, Mr. Files was a commodities specialist for Oppenheimer/Rouse. Mr. Files has written extensively and been quoted in many publications. Many times he is the quoted source for articles regarding financial investigation and due diligence. Among the publications in which he has been quoted are: Chief Executive Officer, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, European Business, The Independent, and CBS news. In addition to numerous published articles, Mr. Files is the author of five books: Including the multiple award winning Due Diligence for the Financial Professional, 2nd Edition. A good collection can be found here www.feeinc.com/blog/press-publications/ Mr. Files also serves as the brand advisor for SUMO Lounge, Advisory Director to the International Due Diligence Association, President of the American Anti- Corruption Institute, a member of the City of Tempe Police Commission and a Boy Scout Leader.
Visit our website: www.acc-co.com E-mail us at: training@acc-co.com ACC TRAININGS & EVENTS CERTIFIED DUE DILIGENCE ASSOCIATE CDDA Reshaping Due Diligence June 22 23, 2014 Dubai, UAE About this Course: Due diligence by the mid 20th century became misleading, inefficient, inconsistent, and focused on only limited aspects of the actual due diligence process. This led to producing erroneous and incomplete data, leading to inaccurate assumptions upon which decisions were based, with disastrous consequences as evidenced in the headlines every day. Formal scientific due diligence research and development began in the 1980s, leading to the creation of the methodical Due Diligence Science, followed by Due Diligence Systems, Due Diligence Standards and Next Generation Due Diligence. Next Generation Due Diligence provides a structured, systematic due diligence program of planning, identifying, prioritizing, collecting and analyzing appropriate, relevant, necessary data; providing a consistent, efficient, and methodical approach supporting fundamental decision management. Distinguish yourself, Get Certified! And stand out from your peers! Take your first step towards your Advanced Certification in Due Diligence and enhance your Due Diligence Career. ACC CDDA Certification Preparation Seminar is the only course that provides you with many multiple choice questions, case studies and exam tips and tricks that will recap your studies, help you measure your understanding of the topic and ensures your readiness for taking the CDDA Certification Exam and passing on your first attempt! Being CDDA Certified is very essential to your career. We provide you the proper training and preparation that will help you not only sit for the CDDA Exam and pass on your first attempt, but also gain immense experience in the Due Diligence field and be a leader among your peers. Who should attend? Chief Compliance Officers Compliance Officers Money Laundering Reporting Officers AML/CTF Officers Branches Compliance Officers Heads of Financial Crimes Learning Objectives: To work with professionals from all disciplines and share with them the philosophical and practical tools of Due Diligence. Students will return to their work places with not just the understanding of Due Diligence, but also with proven Due Diligence tools to use at the work place and practice using those tools. Training Methodology: Initial Assessment Presentation from an international IDDA expert Real examples Case studies Workshops Illustrative Videos End of Course Assessment Investigation Officers FIU Officers Internal Auditors External Auditors CEO s COO s CERTIFIED DUE DILIGENCE ASSOCIATE CDDA CERTIFIED DUE DILIGENCE SPECIALIST CDDS CERTIFIED DUE DILIGENCE PROFESSIONAL CDDP CERTIFIED DUE DILIGENCE EXPERT CDDE
Visit our website: www.acc-co.com ACC TRAININGS & EVENTS E-mail us at: training@acc-co.com CERTIFIED DUE DILIGENCE ASSOCIATE CDDA Reshaping Due Diligence June 22 23, 2014 Dubai, UAE DAY 1 Introductory Session: Define Due Diligence clearly Address Due Diligence as a process, not a thing or event Legal and other requirements for Due Diligence The immediate value of Due Diligence knowledge Section 1: Philosophy Section 2: The Standard of Care Section 3: Where Due Diligence Can Thrive or Wither Section 4: Due Diligence Assessments Section 5: Tool Kits Section 6: Case Studies Section 7: Case Studies Section 8: Analysis Section 9: Internal Measures DAY 2 Section 10: Due Diligence in Acquisitions Section 11: Case Questions, How Do We Get the Answers? Section 12: When Due Diligence Fails Section 13: The Report Closing Session: Wrap Up & Conclusion Final Assessment: Full Due Diligence Practice Questions (100 Questions (1.5 hours) Distribution of the Certificates COURSE GIVEAWAYS 1 Year Organization Membership in IDDA (a US$ 250 value) 1 Year Premium membership in ACC (a US$ 250 value) DUE DILIGENCE Study Guide DUE DILIGENCE Certification Preparation Handouts DUE DILIGENCE for Financial Professionals Book DUE DILIGENCE Certification Study Tips & Tricks DUE DILIGENCE Exam Solving Tips & Tricks Interactive & engaging live class with IDDA Certified Trainers Full 100 DUE DILIGENCE Exam Practice Questions A Certificate of Completion from ACC accredited by IDDA TERMS & CONDITIONS Cancellations prior to 1 month from the date of the course entitles the participants to Full credit towards other courses Cancellations less than 1 month from the date of the course entitles the participant to 50% credit towards other courses Participants are not entitled to any credit in case of no show Registration is personal and is not transferrable without prior approval from IDDA / ACC Credits are valid for 1 year from the date of cancellation No refund will be processed for any paid registration IDDA / ACC will not be liable for any compensation in case of the unlikely changes in dates of the course. US$ 68.95 Value Do you want to certify a group? Do you want to conduct this training in-house? Call ACC today to ask about our special prices for: ON-SITE TRAININGS SAVE 40% WITH ON-SITE TRAINING * *Terms & Conditions apply
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About IDDA The International Due Diligence Association is the culmination of three decades of pioneering efforts to establish the formal discipline of due diligence relevant to an increasingly complex world. Based on formal methodology perfected from millions of dollars of scientific research and development coupled with extensive testing in over 7,000 projects in the real world, the guiding principle of the due diligence discipline is pragmatic, practical and predictable decision making. The foundation of the Association is the discovery of due diligence knowledge and its application to decision making in the real world. The boundary breaking turning points include the unique confluence of: The invention of the due diligence science; The invention of specialized complex systems, taxonomies and algorithms of pure science, and transforming these inventions into simpler, down-to-earth due diligence decision making processes; The invention of due diligence standards; The development of the association infrastructure: Membership support systems, Due diligence credentials certifications, Due diligence education and training, Advocacy for due diligence regulations, laws and policies, Practical due diligence tools, and Structures for the development of international chapters and national committees. Mission advance the discipline and industry of due diligence, and The success of due diligence professionals worldwide, Through education, certification and advocacy, Enabling due diligence at the global and local scale. Objectives Educate society in the benefits of due diligence Provide formal certification training and testing programs for the due diligence profession Build a cadre of due diligence professionals, performing to the highest possible due diligence principles and values Support due diligence research for the continuous improvement of due diligence Develop strong relationships with other organizations to help enhance all aspects of due diligence Ensure that the association operates knowing that its every action reflects on the entire due diligence profession Promote the formal science of due diligence Promote due diligence standards, best practices, guidelines, and policies from the International Due Diligence Standards organization Promote tools to allow affordable due diligence for organizations of any size, not just larger organizations assist in development of university-level accredited due diligence courses and degree programs help all sectors of society reach a level of respect for due diligence, such that due diligence becomes an automatic part of decision thinking and management. International Due Diligence Association Colorado, USA www.duediligenceassociation.org info@duediligenceassociation.org