The President`s Letter - Heartland Chapter of the Association of

Heartland Chapter
Newsletter for
March/April
2012
The President’s Letter
Dear Chapter Members and Colleagues:
Election time is an important time for our Chapter. It is an opportunity for Chapter
members to make a difference in the Chapter by running for an Officer or Board position
or voting to pick the individuals you believe to be best the candidates. Included in this
newsletter is information regarding the candidates for the current election. I thank each
one of them for volunteering to run for a position. I know the commitment and time it
takes to hold an office and am grateful to each candidate for stepping up to doing so.
It is also seminar time. On May 21 and 22, 2012, we are hosting our annual seminar.
We will have National speakers who are experts in the fraud investigation and audit
fields. This year’s seminar will feature two hours of ethics CPE. The seminar is 16
hours of CPE for the following low rates: $214 for general membership; $189 for
Heartland ACFE members; and $99 for members who are students, retirees, or
unemployed. A registration form can be found within this newsletter and on our website
at www.heartlandacfe.com.
Be safe and I hope to see you at our next Chapter meeting on May 8, 2012.
Laurel Tague, CFE
President
Heartland Chapter
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Contact Information
Board Members:
Laurel Tague, CFE, [email protected]
Kimberly Butler, CFE, [email protected]
Cody F. Carse, CFE, CPA, [email protected]
Deb O'Bryan, CFE, [email protected]
Director at Large/Past President
Susan Rainey Biler, CFE, AHFI, [email protected]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
402.982.8676
Director at Large and Historian
Steve McKern, CFE, [email protected]
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society
402.661.8361
Director at Large
Judy Carter, CFE, [email protected]
Nebraska Public Power District
402-563-5936
Member Representative at Large and Membership Chair
Colleen Seymore, [email protected]
AdvanceMed Corporation, an NCI Company
402.431.4714
Training Director
Kimberly Butler, CFE, [email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Pat Sacco, CFE, [email protected]
MAIL:
Heartland Chapter - ACFE
P.O. Box 460726
Papillion, Nebraska 68046-0726
Election Time
ACFE HEARTLAND CHAPTER
2012-2014 ELECTION BALLOT
VOTE For
ONE in Each
Category –
w/ YES
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Kimberly Butler
Internal Auditor - Boys Town
Kim Butler is the current Vice President and Training Director for the Heartland
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; she has served on the board since
2008.
As Internal Auditor at Boys Town, she is responsible for assessing internal
controls, performing risk assessments, and developing audit programs for many
Boys Town Sites, including Boys Town National Research Hospital and Medical
Clinics. She assists in employee investigations and fraud prevention training.
Kim graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2000 with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting
and Criminal Justice. She served a two-year internship with the Lincoln Police
Department in the White Collar Crime Unit. Her career consists of working as a
Medicare Cost Report Auditor, Medicare Fraud Auditor, medical billing and
coding as Assistant Manager for Accounts Receivable. In addition, Kim has
over eighteen years of retail supervisory and management experience.
VICE-PRESIDENT
ERIC RODRIGUEZ, CFE
Enterprise Risk Management/Fraud Aversion – Investigations
Nelnet
Eric Rodriguez graduated from Bellevue University, December 2000 with a BS
in Global Business Management. Eric started his fraud prevention career with
American Express, moved to JP Morgan Chase, in New York for 12 years in
various fraud prevention; detection related positions, 11 years with First Data
Corporation Omaha, various fraud related positions, and five years currently
with Nelnet. Eric has traveled extensively throughout the United States and
internationally performing fraud risk assessments and systems optimization
consultations. In 2007, Eric joined the Enterprise Risk Management
Department at Nelnet Student Loan Company. His responsibilities include
developing, implementing and monitoring fraud prevention strategies to limit risk
associated with education loan portfolios and their related origination, servicing
and collection processes. He also is responsible for fraud and privacy
compliance.
In September 2011, Eric became a Certified Fraud Examiner. Immediately after
receiving his certification, Eric joined the ACFE Heartland chapter. Eric has over
28 years of professional experience.
SECRETARY
DEB O’BRYAN, CFE
Freelance
Deb O’Bryan is a long-standing member of the National Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners and of the Heartland Chapter and has previously served as
Secretary on the Heartland Chapter’s board of directors. She has a bachelor of
science degree from the University of Iowa and a background in business,
finance, and accounting. She worked as a forensic accountant in health care
fraud investigations for 20 years and is a Des Moines Regional Police Academy
graduate. Deb helped establish the Iowa Regional Health Care Fraud
Association. Deb helps to publish the Heartland ACFE chapter newsletter.
She is a freelance writer and works as a photojournalist. She has published
numerous magazine articles, SEO content, press releases, short stories,
newsletters, workshop brochures, speeches, and continuing professional
education courses. Deb also has written and produced feature length award
winning screenplays as well as shorts and infomercials. She has worked in
numerous film productions including feature length, shorts, documentaries and
several television projects in a variety of roles. Deb also is a long-standing
member of the Iowa Motion Picture Association as well as the Iowa Scriptwriters
Alliance and serves on their Boards of Directors.
VOTE For
TWO in
THIS
Category w/
YES
IN THE NEXT CATEGORY – VOTE FOR TWO (2) TO FILL
ELECTED BOARD POSITIONS
BOARD MEMBER(s)
KARYN SPENCER, CFE
Federal Investigator
Karyn Spencer has been an investigator with the Federal Public Defender's
Office in Omaha for 2! years. She handles most of the office's fraud cases,
which have included multimillion-dollar investments, bank loans, Social Security
benefits and more.
Karyn previously was an investigative reporter with the Omaha World-Herald,
and her work included award-winning stories that educated the public about
fraud. She was one of 21 journalists chosen nationwide for a fraud investigation
seminar at the John Jay College Center on Media, Crime and Justice in New
York City. She was a journalist for 17 years and has a bachelor's degree in
liberal studies from the University of South Dakota.
Karyn helped start the Family Legal Project of Nebraska, a nonprofit
organization that helps families in the courtroom and beyond. She publishes the
group's blog and electronic newsletter.
She became a CFE this year after receiving the Heartland chapter's Dennis
Carroll CFE Exam scholarship. If elected to the Heartland Chapter board,
Spencer hopes to use her writing and electronic publishing experience to
enhance the chapter's communications.
SUSAN RAINEY BILER, CFE, AHFI
Special Investigations Administrator
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Susan holds a BS in Criminal Justice-Economic Crime Investigation from
Syracuse University in NY. She is currently employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Nebraska as a Special Investigations Administrator. She has been with
BCBSN for fifteen years and is responsible for the detection and investigation of
unlawful activity directed at the Corporation’s assets. She is an Accredited
Health Care Fraud Examiner.
Susan currently serves as the Past President of the Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners Heartland Chapter. Susan has been a member of the
Heartland ACFE since 1997, and has served all positions since then (Secretary;
Treasurer; Vice President, President).
(No Votes
Necessary)
Laurel has
elected to serve
on the Board in
the Former
Presidents
position
Susan also chaired the Heartland ACFE Seminar for the past five years. She
sits on the Nebraska Health Care Fraud Task Force, the Iowa Health Care Task
Force, and represents BCBSNE on the Board of Governors on the National
Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, Additionally Susan is the following NHCAA
committees and work groups: Membership Forum Committee; Survey
Committee; Behavioral Health Workgroup; Dental Work Group.
LAUREL TAGUE, CFE
Internal Auditor
Werner Enterprises
Laurel has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Business Management and
Organization Behavior from Dana College. Laurel currently is an Internal Auditor
for Werner Enterprises. She currently serves as President of the Association of
Certified Fraud Examiners Heartland Chapter. She also is the Secretary for the
Aksarben Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Laurel has been with Werner Enterprises since December 2010. Her duties
include: evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management,
controls, and governance processes, analytical reviews, operational and
financial auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, administering the
electronic work paper tool, and completing special projects.
Prior to working at Werner Enterprises, Laurel worked for the Douglas County
Internal Audit Department as an Internal Audit Analyst. Her duties included:
conducting testing and auditing on County systems and departments; assisting
with the County risk assessment process; and reviewing the supporting
documentation for the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR). Laurel has over 7 years experience in investigating healthcare fraud.
Calling all members
Do you have an idea to share with other anti-fraud
professionals? Have you had a recent promotion or
received recognition for your anti-Fraud efforts? Are you
the recent recipient of your Certified Fraud Examiner
Certification? Does your company have an employment
opportunity for anti-fraud professionals? We have good
news for you. The newsletter for the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners is the perfect way for members to publicize the information they would
like to share. All information must be submitted to the Editor, Pat Sacco at
[email protected] , for review and consideration for publication. Information
should be submitted by the 25th of the month, i.e., March 25, April 25th etc.
Looking ahead to upcoming meetings –
mark your calendars
The dates for bi-monthly meetings are:
05/08/2012
07/10/2012
09/11/2012
11/13/2012
Meetings begin at 11:30 AM in the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine
Street in the Aksarben area. Lunch service starts at 11:30. Our speakers
present at noon and meetings conclude at 1:00 PM.
For our May 8th meeting, Sylvia Kessler will be presenting on Personality
Profiling: “Change Your Writing and It Will Change Your Behavior”. Ms.
Kessler is a Forensic Document Examiner and Handwriting Expert. Preregistration by May 2nd is encouraged.
Hope to see you there!
Our March 13, 2012 Meeting
Charles Starr, Fraud Division Chief
for the Nebraska Department of
Insurance spoke at our March 13th
meeting about the many interesting
insurance fraud cases investigated by
the Nebraska Insurance Department.
Mr. Starr is a member of the Society
of Claim Law Associates (SCLA) and
has earned a claims law designation
from
the
American
Education
Institute.
Mr. Starr also is a Certified
Information Forensics Investigator
(CIFI),
a
designation
earned
exclusively by the most qualified
information forensic professionals in
the field.
Our congratulations go out to Carleen Gerjevic, Second Vice-President
Special Investigation/Legal Central States Health and Life Company. She is
the recipient of the Spring Richard Podlesak Memorial Scholarship
(Academic) award.
Carleen received her certificate and $1,000 award at our March meeting of
the Heartland Chapter ACFE. Carleen obtained her Associates Degree in
Criminal Justice at Metro in November 2011 with a 4.0 GPA. Carleen is
currently attending Bellevue University to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in
Criminal Justice. She has been in the health industry for 35 years with 25 of
those in investigating health care fraud.
Board Member Judy Carter presents Carlene Gerjevic with scholarship
KUDO’s
To the fall award winner of the Dennis Carroll, CFE – CFE
Award Scholarship: Karyn Spencer, CFE.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for one of our
scholarships, check out the application forms in this newsletter.
Upcoming Heartland ACFE 2012 Seminar
Save the date! Our ACFE 2012 Seminar
is Monday May 21 & Tuesday May 22
Register for our exciting and informational annual conference online at
www.Heartlandacfe.com. The dates are Monday, May 21 and Tuesday,
May 22, 2012 at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Three of
our nation’s experts in their fields will speak and provide tools to enhance
your abilities in your profession and workplace:
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Hugo Holland, Jr., JD, CFE will speak on “Interviewing/Investigating
Fraud.” Hugo is the Assistant District Attorney, First Judicial District in
Shreveport, Louisiana and knows what is needed to prosecute a case. He will
help us detect deception; determine interview questions; and help us be more
effective investigators/auditors. Hugo is also on the ACFE Faculty.
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D Bruce Dorris, JD, CFE, CPA, CVA Program Director for the Association of
Certified Fraud Examiners will speak on “Ethics”. You will receive 2 hours of
Ethics CPE and fulfill the ethics CPE needed to maintain your CFE
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Walter H Manning, CFE will speak on” Digital Forensics and New
Investigative Challenges of Cloud Computing and Virtual Currencies”.
Walter is the Director of Investigations M.D. He has 20 years of experience in
the field of digital forensics and is on the ACFE Faculty.
Attention internal and external auditors, public accountants, law enforcement officers,
and fraud investigators. This fantastic seminar is a great opportunity for you and your
company. The knowledge and networking contacts you gain will be invaluable as you
continue to investigate fraud cases.
For only $214 you will get both days of training from three renowned experts in the
fraud investigation and audit field. This year we have provided for discounts for
Heartland ACFE members. If you are a Heartland ACFE member your fee is only
$189 (you can join the Heartland Chapter now for $20.00 and save $25.00 on the
seminar). Or you can attend for one day for only $150 for nonmembers or $125
Heartland ACFE Members (you must mail in the registration as opposed to
registering online, and please note for which day you are registering). The fee is
only $99 for both days for retirees, students, or if you are unemployed.
Back by popular demand, if you register five people to attend, the SIXTH PERSON
IS FREE (if non-members and members attend together, the free registration will apply
to a member – please send in the registrations together).
You also get all the materials presented by the speakers, 16 CPE hours 2 of the CPE’s
are in ETHICS, breakfast and snacks for both days, and lunch will be provided on
Monday, May 21th AND Tuesday, May 22st, so you’ll have more opportunity for further
networking with your colleagues.
We look forward to receiving your registration form in the near future. If you need more
information please contact Susan Rainey-Biler at [email protected].
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CFE Scholarship Awards
Announcement
Once again the Heartland Chapter is going to be awarding Certified
Fraud Examiner Prep Material and the cost of the exam to two lucky
individuals. This is an exceptional opportunity for people who are
interested in obtaining the Certified Fraud Examiner designation. The
Fraud Examiner Prep course is called the Dennis Carroll, CFE Exam
Scholarship.
In addition the Heartland Chapter will award the (academic) Richard
Podlesak Memorial Scholarship again this fall.
Please see the forms below for the application, agreement, and
requirements. If you would like the forms emailed to you please contact
Pat Sacco at [email protected]. We are happy to send them to
you.
HEARTLAND CHAPTER
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS
2012 Richard Podlesak
Memorial Scholarship Application
Please consider this is as my application for the 2012 spring semester scholarship sponsored by
the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. I understand the
scholarship will be awarded on the basis of overall academic achievement, letters of
recommendation, and a brief essay on why I desire to receive the scholarship and how fraud
awareness will enhance my professional career. I am a full-time undergraduate or graduate
student meeting the requirements set forth in the scholarship policy/requirements documents at
an accredited college or university majoring in accounting, business, criminal justice, or similar
field of study.
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Name_______________________________________________________ Date ____________
Permanent address______________________________________________________________
City____________________________ ____________State _____________Zip_____________
Phone_______________________ E-mail___________________________________________
College or university _______________________________________ How many years? _____
Major _________________________________Anticipated Graduation date________________
Academic advisor_______________________________________________________________
Advisor’s address_______________________________________________________________
City________________________________ State _______________Zip___________________
Phone____________________________ E-mail______________________________________
Enclosed:
___ Official transcript(s) from any college or university attended.
___ Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a Certified Fraud Examiner or member
of the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.)
___ Brief essay explaining why I deserve the scholarship and how fraud awareness will enhance
my career.
I certify that information contained within this application and my enclosures is true and
accurate.
____________________________________________
Signature
I understand that I must contact the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners to receive the name of a chapter member. It is my responsibility to meet with the
chapter member or attend a chapter meeting for a possible recommendation. Applications must
be postmarked by February 24, 2012. The scholarship award will be announced by March 2012.
Applications and additional questions should be addressed to:
Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Attn: Scholarships Program Co- Coordinator, Judy Carter, 1414 15th St. Columbus, NE
68601
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Phone (402) 563-593 or
Phone (402) 777-4272
HEARTLAND CHAPTER
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS
2012 Richard Podlesak
Memorial Scholarship
The Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is an organization of
professionals committed to detecting, deterring, and preventing fraud and white-collar crime.
The Richard Podlesak Memorial Scholarship competition is open to full-time undergraduate
students (at least 12 hours per semester) or part-time graduate students (at least 3 hours per
semester) or students in accelerated degree programs (6-9 hours per session) in an accredited
college or university and must have a major in accounting, business, criminal justice, or similar
field of study as determined by the scholarship committee.
Scholarship(s) will be awarded on the basis of:
1) Academic achievement demonstrated by official transcripts;
2) Three letters of recommendation (One must be from a Certified Fraud Examiner or
member of the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner, Inc.
and the others may be from faculty members, academic advisors, or work supervisors.);
and
3) A brief essay explaining why the applicant deserves the scholarship and how fraud awareness
will enhance their professional career.
An application must include:
1) Completed application form. These are available from your college’s academic department or
the website for the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners at
www.heartlandacfe.com
2) Official transcript(s) from all college(s) or university(s) attended;
3) Three letters of recommendation as indicated above; and
4) The brief essay as indicated above.
Contact the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners or person listed
below to receive the names of a potential chapter member(s) for a sponsor. The applicant is
responsible for meeting with the chapter member or attending a chapter meeting for a possible
recommendation.
Applications (via email or mail) and all scholarship components (mail originals) must be
submitted and postmarked by February 24th, 2012. The award(s) is slated to be announced at the
Heartland Chapter ACFE meeting in March 2012.
Applications and additional questions should be addressed to:
Heartland Chapter, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Attn: Scholarships Program Coordinator Judy W. Carter, CFE
c/o Nebraska Public Power District 1414 15th St. Columbus, NE 68601
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Phone: (402) 563-5936 or
Phone: (402) 777-4272
Heartland Chapter – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc
Richard Podlesak Memorial Scholarship
Policy Statement – Scholarship Program
General:
It will be the policy of the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,
Inc. to establish, maintain, and promote a Scholarship Program. The intent of this program will
be to further the post secondary education of students who are likely to pursue a profession that
will allow them to further the detection, deterrence, and investigation of white collar crime. The
Chapter scholarship will be known as the Richard Podlesak Memorial Scholarship in
recognition of Richard Podlesak, a charter member of the Chapter and a Certified Fraud
Examiner who actively promoted professional certifications within the investigative and security
industries. The Chapter Board of Directors will designate annually the number and amounts of
scholarships to be awarded during each year.
Eligibility Criteria:
Persons eligible to apply for the scholarship must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours per
semester) or part-time graduate students (at least 3 hours per semester) or students in accelerated
degree programs (6-9 hours per session) in an accredited college or university and must have a
majoring in accounting, business, criminal justice, or similar field of study as determined by the
scholarship committee. The student(s) selected and awarded scholarships will be paid
scholarship funds after successfully completing the semester for which the scholarship was
awarded. To receive reimbursement student must furnish the Chapter grade reports with a 3.0 or
better average and evidence of completion of required hours.
Selection Process:
The Chapter Board of Directors will appoint a scholarship committee comprised of at least three
active members of the Chapter who will review and rank submitted applications. The committee
will recommend for approval to the Board of Directors candidates to be awarded the
scholarship(s) authorized by the Board of Directors. Criteria that will be used during the
selection process for the scholarship will include but not be limited to:
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Grade point average (official transcripts for high school or collegiate courses completed).
Community service.
Extra-curricular activities.
Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a Certified Fraud Examiner or member
of the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc.). Others may
be from faculty members, academic advisors, or work supervisors.
Brief essay on why the individual deserves to be awarded the scholarship and how fraud
awareness will enhance their professional career including why they are interested in the
detection, deterrence and investigation of white-collar crime.
Administration:
The scholarship nomination committee will be responsible for:
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Providing scholarship applications and eligibility criteria to colleges and universities
in the areas served by the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners, Inc.
Review all applications and rank candidates based on the selection criteria and make
recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval candidates to be awarded the
scholarship(s) authorized by the Board of Directors.
Furnish any required information regarding the scholarship to the national
headquarters of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
The sponsoring Chapter member will be responsible for:
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Notifying the winner(s) of their selection as the scholarship winner, after approved by
the Board of Directors.
Recognize recipient(s) and present scholarship documents at applicable Chapter
meeting including furnishing information on how the applicant can contact the
Chapter Treasurer to obtain reimbursement after successfully completing the semester
for which the scholarship was awarded.
Maintenance of Scholarship Fund:
The Chapter Treasurer will establish a bank account to maintain monies designated for the
scholarship. These monies will be segregated from other Chapter funds, but will be kept in
accordance with standard procedures as outlined in the Chapter By-Laws. The bank account
designated for the scholarship fund will have no more than $10,000 in it at any one time.
Monies designated for the scholarship fund will be funded, as designated by the Chapter’s Board
of Directors, from proceeds received by the Chapter from the Chapter’s Annual/Biennial
Conference and seminars of the national Association of Certified Fraud Examiners hosted
locally. Additional monies donated by companies or individuals specifically designated for the
scholarship fund will only be deposited into the account established for the scholarship.
The Chapter President will ensure that an annual newsletter is published to donors to
communicate how donated scholarship funds are distributed.
HEARTLAND CHAPTER
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS
Dennis Carroll, CFE
CFE Exam Scholarship
Application
Please consider this is as my application for a 2012 CFE EXAM scholarship sponsored by the
Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. I understand the
scholarship(s) will be awarded on the basis of stated requirements.
(Please Print)
Name_______________________________________________________
Permanent address_____________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State _____________Zip________________________
Phone____________________ Office Phone ________________
Email________________________________
College or university ____________________________________ How many years? ________
Major _____________________________________________ Graduated ___Year _________
ACFE Associate Member No._____________
Enclosed (all must be provided):
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Proof of a four-year college degree and/or Proof of a minimum of two years of
professional experience in a fraud related profession and/or comparable professional
experience; and
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Letter from current employer stating candidate’s years of professional experience in fraud
related profession; and
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No more than a one-page explanation of why the candidate should be awarded a
Heartland Chapter ACFE – Dennis Carroll CFE exam scholarship
I agree to the requirement for entering into the “Service Agreement” with the Chapter and
all other requirements associated with the receipt of this scholarship.
I certify that information contained within this application and my enclosures is true and
accurate.
Signature
Date___________________
Original Applications and additional questions should be addressed to:
Heartland Chapter, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Attn: Scholarships Program Coordinator, Judy W. Carter, c/o Nebraska Public Power
District P.O. Box 499 Columbus, NE 68602-0499 Phone: (402) 563-5936
Heartland Chapter – ACFE
Dennis Carroll, CFE
CFE Exam
2011 Scholarship Requirements
OVERVIEW:
The Heartland Chapter will offer up to 2 scholarship(s) (cost of study materials and
exam) for eligible chapter members to study and sit for the Certified Fraud Examiners
(CFE) exam.
REQUIREMENTS*:
All requirements must be met in order for the candidate to be considered for the
scholarship.
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Candidate must have been a Heartland Chapter member for at least one year
and be in good standing with the ACFE as an Associate member (paid national
annual dues)
Candidate must have at least two years of professional experience in a fraud
related profession
Candidate must have a four year college degree or comparable professional
experience in order to be eligible to sit for the exam and be awarded this
scholarship, as noted by the national ACFE requirements
Candidate must sign a legal agreement whereby they will agree that upon
passing the CFE exam, the person shall serve in an elected position for the
Heartland Chapter’s board of directors for a term no less than two years and
within the first three years after passing the exam. If for ANY reason, other than a
move out of the area of Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, -hereinafter known as
the “Heartland Chapter area”, the candidate is unable to fulfill this requirement
upon passing the exam, a full refund of the cost study materials and the exam
shall be reimbursed by the candidate to the Heartland Chapter – ACFE.
The Heartland Chapter will purchase computerized study materials and provide
them to the candidate. Study materials will be returned to the Heartland Chapter
after passing, failing, or at the end of the one year period allowed for taking the
exam.
When the candidate feels ready to take the exam within the requisite time, the
Heartland Chapter will pay for the exam (one time). Failure to pass all four parts
of the exam the first time will result in the candidate reimbursing the Heartland
Chapter for the cost of the exam only.
Any additional times the CFE exam is taken will be at the cost of the candidate
The candidate will have up to one year to take and pass the CFE exam upon
receiving the study materials. Failure to do so will require the candidate to
reimburse the Heartland Chapter the full cost of the study materials.
The candidate will be required to provide the following:
o Letter from employer stating years of professional experience in fraud
related profession
o No more than a one page explanation of why they should be awarded the
Heartland Chapter - ACFE CFE exam scholarship
COSTS
(Paid by Chapter unless student does not pass within required time or does not
fulfill chapter service agreement requirements):
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ACFE Exam Prep Course (CD Rom) ($715) and
• Approx.
• $ 865
Exam Fee ($150) =
*The Agreement (CFE Exam Scholarship) contains the specific terms and conditions. A
copy of this Agreement may be obtained by accessing the chapter website at
www.Heartlandcfe.com. Should you have any questions please consult one of the
Board of Directors or submit an email to the Chapter.
HEARTLAND CHAPTER, ACFE
DENNIS CARROLL, CFE
CFE Exam Scholarship
Agreement
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the Heartland Chapter Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (hereinafter referred to as “Heartland
Chapter”), and
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(hereinafter referred to as “Candidate” and/or “Recipient”).
WHEREAS, the Heartland Chapter will offer up to 2 scholarship(s) (cost of study
materials and exam) for eligible chapter members to study and sit for the Certified Fraud
Examiners (CFE) exam. Winner(s) of said scholarship(s) will be announced at the
March spring meeting.
WHEREAS, the Heartland Chapter has established requirements that must be met in
order for the candidate to be considered for a scholarship;
WHEREAS, Candidate, confirms that (s)he meets all the scholarship requirements as
established by the Heartland Chapter;
WHEREAS, Candidate acknowledges that as part of becoming eligible for said
scholarship, (s)he hereby executes the underlying Agreement and agrees to be bound
and obligated by its terms and conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Heartland Chapter and Candidate, in consideration of the
mutual covenants and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and with the intent to be
legally bound, hereby contract and agree as follows:
I.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement is binding as of the date of its execution and delivery.
II.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The Heartland Chapter sets forth the following requirements of which the
Candidate acknowledges (s)he has met or has demonstrated compliance with
such by supplying the requisite documentation to the Heartland Chapter,
acknowledging that:
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III.
Candidate is in good standing with the ACFE and is currently and has been a
Heartland Chapter member for at least one year;
Candidate is an Associate member of the ACFE (paid national annual dues);
Candidate has a minimum of two years of professional experience in a fraud
related profession; and
Candidate has obtained a four-year college degree or possesses comparable
professional experience – as required by national ACFE.
RECIPIENT’S OBLIGATIONS
A Candidate who subsequently becomes a recipient of a scholarship awarded by
the Heartland Chapter, hereby agrees that upon passing the CFE exam, shall
agree to serve in an elected position or appointed position (i.e., Chapter Training
Director) for the Heartland Chapter’s board of directors for a term no less than
two years and within the first three years upon passing the exam. If for ANY
REASON the Recipient is unable to fulfill this requirement upon passing the
exam, a full refund of the study materials and the exam shall be reimbursed by
the Recipient to the Heartland Chapter – ACFE. The refund becomes due and
payable no later than thirty (30) days after the event or circumstances occurs
which triggers a refund.
IV.
HEARTLAND CHAPTER’S OBLIGATIONS & CONDITIONS
The Heartland Chapter will purchase computerized study materials and provide
them to the Recipient. Study materials shall be returned to the Heartland
Chapter no later than thirty (30 days) after the exam results have been provided
to the Recipient.
When the Recipient notifies the Heartland Chapter that (s)he is ready to take the
exam, the Heartland Chapter will remit payment to National for the exam (one
time). Failure to pass all four parts of the exam the first time shall result in the
Recipient reimbursing the Heartland Chapter for the cost of the exam only.
Any additional times the CFE exam is taken will be at the cost of the Recipient.
V.
RESTRICTIONS & PARAMETERS
The Recipient will have up to one year to take and pass the CFE exam upon
receiving the study materials. Failure to do so will require the Recipient to
reimburse the Heartland Chapter the full cost of the study materials.
The candidate is required to provide the Heartland Chapter the following:
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VI.
Letter from employer stating
candidates years of professional
experience in fraud related profession
No more than a one page explanation of why the candidate should be
awarded a Heartland Chapter ACFE – Dennis Carroll CFE Exam
Scholarship
GOVERNING LAWS
The laws of the State of Nebraska shall govern this Agreement and action related
thereto shall be in the Courts of Douglas County, Nebraska.
VII.
NON-WAIVER
No failure to exercise or delay in exercising on the part of the Heartland Chapter,
any right, power, or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver therefore, or
will any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege hereunder
preclude the further exercise of the same right or the exercise of any other right.
VIII.
GENERAL PROVISION
If any part of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, such judgment shall not affect or nullify the remainder of this Agreement,
which shall remain in full force and effect.
IX.
AMENDMENT
This Agreement can only be modified or amended in writing by a duly authorized
representative of each party.
By Signing below, the Parties agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
HEARTLAND ACFE CHAPTER
CANDIDATE/RECIPIENT
By:
BY:
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(Print Name)
(Print Name)
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(Signature)
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(Signature)
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(Date)
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(Date)
Interested in joining our CFE Chapter?
Membership application is below.
2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name_________________________________________________________________________
Employer______________________________________________________________________
Position_______________________________________________________________________
Professional Designations_________________________________________________________
Mailing Address Preference: Home_______ Office_______
Street_________________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________ State_____________Zip Code________________
Telephone: Office___________________________ Fax________________________________
EMAIL_______________________________________________________________________
"(Check) If you DO NOT want Heartland ACFE to include your information on the online
Heartland ACFE Membership Directory located at www.heartlandacfe.com
" New Membership Application " Membership Renewal
HEARTLAND CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP DUES (check one):
! CHAPTER MEMBER $15 (MUST BE A CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINER)
ACFE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:___________ Date CFE obtained__________
! CHAPTER ASSOCIATE $20 (NON-CFE & MEMBER OF NATIONAL ACFE)
ACFE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:_____________________________________
! CHAPTER AFFILIATE $20 (NON CFE /NOT A MEMBER OF NATIONAL ACFE)
! CHAPTER AFFILIATE – STUDENT $15 (EITHER FULL OR PART TIME)
PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR STUDENT ID
!DEPARTMENT DISCOUNT 5 – 9 EMPLOYEES JOINING THE CHAPTER $15
ACFE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:_____________________________________
!DEPARTMENT DISCOUNT 10 OR MORE EMPLOYEES JOINING THE
CHAPTER $10 ACFE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:_______________________________
PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO THE HEARTLAND CHAPTER ACFE
PLEASE MAIL THIS APPLICATION AND YOUR CHECK TO:
HEARTLAND CHAPTER ACFE
P.O. BOX 460726; PAPILLION, NE 68046-0726
Annual dues for the Heartland Chapter do not include annual dues for the National
ACFE. Please call 800-245-3321 or visit www.acfe.com
if you would like to join the ACFE or to obtain your ACFE Membership Number. If you
have any questions, please email us at: [email protected].
This membership will be valid from 1/1/2012 until 12/31/12.
Signature_____________________________________________________
Date___________________________
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Sacco, CFE, AHFI
Newsletter Editor
Email address: [email protected]