Objectives

Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of:

• Assess fraud risks and internal controls using structured approaches aligned with professional standards. (IIA Competency: Risk Management; Internal Control)

• Evaluate internal audit’s role in fraud prevention and detection, including governance and anti-fraud frameworks. (IIA Competency: Governance, Risk & Control; Professional Ethics)

• Apply a structured fraud investigation process, from planning to reporting, considering legal requirements. (IIA Competency: Internal Audit Delivery; Professional Judgment)

• Use practical investigation techniques, including interviews, reporting, and addressing emerging fraud risks. (IIA Competency: Communication; Data Analytics & Technology; Professional Judgment)

Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Time: 7:00 pm

Online: Zoom

Webinar link will be sent on registration

Zeeshan Shahid

CIA, CFE, FCA (ICAP), ACA (ICAEW)

Zeeshan Shahid is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAP), Associate Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He brings more than 22 years of experience in forensic accounting, consulting, risk advisory, and audit across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the broader Middle East and the USA.

He pioneered one of the first dedicated forensic practices in Pakistan for Deloitte and has since led complex investigations involving fraud, anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC), FCPA, AML/CFT, ethics, and regulatory compliance for public-sector institutions, private enterprises, government bodies, and international organizations.

A former Partner at Deloitte Pakistan, Zeeshan worked extensively with Deloitte’s global member firms on high-stakes forensic investigations in Pakistan and Afghanistan. More recently, he led and expanded the Forensic practice at BDO Saudi Arabia, where he delivered major fraud, compliance, and risk advisory engagements for government ministries, listed corporations, sovereign entities, and high-growth startups.

Since relocating to the United States in 2025, Zeeshan has been operating as an independent forensic and risk advisor, supporting clients on fraud investigations, compliance assessments, internal controls, and governance matters. He continues to contribute thought leadership on financial crime, ethics, and corporate compliance and is recognized for his ability to build high-performing forensic practices and advise senior executives and boards with clarity and confidence. More recently he has joined a reputable CPA firm in North Carolina, RH CPAs to support the growth of their audit and assurance practice.