ANTI-FRAUD Resource Guide

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NEW! Developing an Integrated Anti-Fraud,
Compliance and Ethics Program, PG. 37
27th Annual ACFE Global
Fraud Conference, PG. 14
NEW! 2016 CFE Exam
Prep Course, PG. 10
ANTI-FRAUD Resource Guide
FIRST QUARTER 2016
TIPS
for building an effective
ETHICS
Fraud Conference CPE: 4-40
14
NEW! Developing an Integrated
Anti-Fraud, Compliance and
Ethics Program CPE: 16
37
Contents
Membership and Certification (pgs. 3-10)
10 Tips for Building an Effective Ethics Program................................................................................................3
ACFE Membership Benefits.................................................................................................................................6
How to Become a CFE.........................................................................................................................................7
CFE Exam Review Course....................................................................................................................................8
CFE Exam Prep Course......................................................................................................................................10
ACFE Learning Events (pgs. 12-53)
Calendar of Events.............................................................................................................................................12
Conferences (pgs. 14-18)
27th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.....................................................................................................14
2016 ACFE Middle East Fraud Conference.......................................................................................................16
2016 ACFE European Fraud Conference...........................................................................................................17
Additional Conferences......................................................................................................................................18
Seminars (pgs. 19-53)
Principles of Fraud Examination.........................................................................................................................19
Auditing for Internal Fraud.................................................................................................................................20
Conducting Internal Investigations....................................................................................................................21
Featured Items: Building an Ethics Program.....................................................................................................22
Fraud Prevention................................................................................................................................................23
Professional Interviewing Skills.........................................................................................................................24
Using Data Analytics to Detect Fraud................................................................................................................25
Detecting Fraud Through Vendor Audits...........................................................................................................26
Fraud Risk Management....................................................................................................................................27
How to Testify....................................................................................................................................................28
Investigating Conflicts of Interest......................................................................................................................29
NEW! Obtaining, Managing and Searching Electronic Evidence��30
Advanced Fraud Examination Techniques.........................................................................................................31
Uncovering Fraud with Financial and Ratio Analysis.........................................................................................32
Bribery and Corruption.......................................................................................................................................33
Building Your Fraud Examination Practice.........................................................................................................34
Contract and Procurement Fraud.......................................................................................................................35
Controlling the Risk of Assett Misappropriation...............................................................................................36
NEW! Developing an Integrated Anti-Fraud, Ethics and Compliance Program��37
Financial Institution Fraud..................................................................................................................................38
Financial Statement Fraud..................................................................................................................................39
Health Care Fraud...............................................................................................................................................40
Featured Items: An Analytical Approach...........................................................................................................41
Investigating on the Internet..............................................................................................................................42
Money Laundering Schemes.............................................................................................................................43
Mortgage Fraud..................................................................................................................................................44
NEW! Presentation Skills for Fraud Examiners.....................................................................................................45
Protecting Against Data Breaches and Cyberfraud ..........................................................................................46
NEW! Understanding the Mindset of the Fraudster . ..........................................................................................47
Effective Report Writing for Fraud Examiners...................................................................................................48
Tracing and Recovering Fraud Losses...............................................................................................................49
ACFE Faculty......................................................................................................................................................51
ACFE Webinars..................................................................................................................................................52
ACFE On-Site Training........................................................................................................................................53
ACFE Bookstore (pgs. 54-59)
Self-Study CPE...................................................................................................................................................54
Books and Manuals...........................................................................................................................................57
ACFE Merchandise............................................................................................................................................59
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TIPS
for Building an
Effective Ethics Program
By Bethmara Kessler, CFE, CISA
When it comes to ethics, most companies want to do
the right thing. While telling everyone in the organization
to “always do the right thing” might seem like the easiest
approach, building an ethical culture isn’t that simple. A
key component of building an ethical culture is to build an
effective ethics program, and it’s important to be mindful
about why that’s not so simple.
The reality is that organizations are made up of people
who have different experiences, biases and views that shape
their thinking. It’s an ongoing dynamic challenge to keep
each individual’s values completely in line with the company’s values. To further understand this challenge, try this
experiment:
Pick 25 random people from different generations, at
different levels and in different roles in your business, and
ask them these questions:
• “Is it okay for someone to take a few small office
supplies home?”
• “Is it okay for people to check personal email,
Facebook or Twitter accounts on company time?”
• “If you are out for a business dinner with a large group
and your server takes really good care of you, is it
reasonable to give them a 30 or 40 percent tip?”
What you’re bound to find is that the answers to these
questions won’t always be clearly black and white, or easily
answered with a “yes” or “no.” The variability of response
and situational interpretation exponentially increases with
the number of employees and geographic footprint of the
company. Simply put, the people portion of values alignment is what makes building an effective ethics program
a challenge. Ultimately the goal should be to continually
shape a positive culture around ethics and compliance.
Here are 10 tips on how you can do that:
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Make it a priority.
People must have
a real belief that behaving ethically is an important
value of their company. Treating the ethics program
as a “one and done” or “check the box” compliance activity
with episodic touchpoints that do the same things over
and over won’t work well. Be deliberate about finding ways
to keep the tenets of an ethical culture visible in a way that
is clear and shows employees that you really care.
2
Hire ethical people. It might
sound obvious, but this is important. Work
with your human resources partners to incorporate screening tactics that will help ensure that potential
candidates are ethical. In addition to background checks
and résumé verification, use the interview process to focus
on how the candidate would handle ethical challenges and
situational dilemmas.
3
Support your ethics program
with great policies.
A great policy is one that resonates with everyone
in the business, regardless of who they are or where they
sit. It needs to be relatable and it should speak to people
in the business’ unique language. Keep policies simple
and make them easy to use. Don’t bury people in detail or
present something that reads like a legal textbook. Be as
clear and transparent as possible, avoiding the pitfalls of
leaving too much open to interpretation. Remember that
policies don’t need to be completely rules-based — great
policies should help people make good decisions.
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Hold people accountable for complying with
policies. Say what you will do and
do what you say. If there are separate policies for
people at different levels, be transparent with everyone about those differences. Otherwise employees
might perceive that you’re not holding everyone accountable to the same standard. This will erode the
ethical culture of the business over time.
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Be aware of the global
impact of your program.
If your business has a global footprint, do
your homework to understand laws, cultural practices and other nuances that could derail your program’s success. Tailor your program to the audience
— don’t just translate what you use in your home
country to local languages. Engage local
folks to build and tailor
the program to ensure
it will resonate with
local employees.
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Engage people in a way
that has impact. Be creative,
and develop fun and engaging ways to
bring the subject to life. Tell stories and cautionary
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Open the door.
Many businesses talk about
having open-door policies, but sometimes those policies
aren’t available to the people who need them the most.
Encourage open and honest communication to help employees
ethically navigate the business. Don’t shoot the messenger — make
people feel safe to come forward if they know something or see
something that doesn’t seem to fall in line with the company’s ethical values or standards. Actively publicize your hotline and encourage people to come forward.
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Create teachable moments.
When
something bad happens identify the root cause. Determine whether someone needs coaching, a process needs
to be improved or a policy needs to be rewritten. Fix the underlying
issues, and, in an appropriate way, use the lessons learned to teach
others how to recognize or avoid similar situations in the future.
tales in a way that will help shape
people’s thinking. Have your staff
submit ideas to open up an ongoing dialogue and help solve ethical
dilemmas or challenges. Use experiential learning techniques such
as role-playing and tabletop simulations to foster a deeper understanding of the company’s values
and expectations. Pilot new ideas
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Be quick and decisive. The faster you act, the more
credible your business and its commitment to doing the right thing.
Implement protocols for investigations that clearly define the accountabilities and processes that ensure a consistent and timely handling of issues. Make sure that people have a real belief and
trust in the integrity of your investigative process even
if the outcomes are not always
publicly visible and
clear to all.
to get real feedback that can improve the impact of your program.
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Find out how you’re doing.
what you say? Is your ethics program driving their thinking
Don’t assume that all of your hard work is
and changing behaviors?
Your ethics program should be organic and always evolving. Use
these 10 tips to get started or to improve processes already in place. 
paying off. Always ask for suggestions for im-
provement. Does your organization think you’re being authentic? Do they think you’re speaking to them in ways they can
relate? Do they believe that you say what you mean and mean
Bethmara Kessler, CFE, CISA, is Vice President of Corporate Audit
at Campbell Soup Company and an ACFE faculty member.
CFE Shares His Secrets to Success
Daniel Worrell, CFE, progressively and consciously grew his career from his
first job out of college to his current position as the Director of Internal Controls
at the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority. “My first exposure
to the anti-fraud field was as an auditor for the New York Office of the State
Comptroller,” says Worrell. “Solving or mitigating internal control weakness has
been something that I enjoy. From that initial exposure, I have made sure that
every job that I have held since has included some level of anti-fraud responsibility.” Here, he shares his tips to help his colleagues succeed in their careers
whether they are in the beginning stages or seasoned professionals.
What is your current role and what does it entail?
My current role is Director of Internal Controls for the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) with specific responsibilities for the
MTA Capital Construction Company, which manages more than $15 billion in
construction on behalf of MTA. My overall responsibilities include oversight of
internal controls, integrity monitoring, construction fraud detection, ethics and
compliance, policy development and vulnerability assessments.
What do you think contributed to your success?
My success is driven by my professionalism and not taking things for granted.
I’ve learned to be inquisitive by employing professional skepticism throughout
my career. This has allowed others to view me as a business partner focused
on improving organizational effectiveness, and not merely seeking issues for a
report. This approach helped establish me as someone that you could call on to
give an unbiased perspective with professional credibility.
What are the most rewarding aspects of your job?
The most rewarding aspects of my job: 1) knowing the impact that the MTA
has on the New York downstate region and 2) recognizing that I play a key role
in combating fraud and waste within my organization.
I also enjoy that I am a business partner who is sought after as a leader in risk and
controls implementation. In my role I work with independent integrity monitors
who conduct investigations and monitor services on the MTA’s mega-projects.
When the work identifies fraud and abuse and we are able to implement recommendations that benefit the MTA and its constituents, it is extremely gratifying.
Also, on a personal level, it is rewarding for me when leaders within my organization seek my input to implement a new process or to review allegations
of fraud and abuse. It means that they trust my judgment and see me as a
business partner.
What are the best opportunities
for someone entering into your
career?
Someone entering into this field should
take full advantage of professional organizations. These organizations provide
networking opportunities with like-minded
individuals who can provide mentoring
opportunities to assist individuals along
their career path. They can also provide a
platform for developing the essential skills
needed to succeed in the profession,
Daniel Worrell, CFE
expose you to potential employers in
Director of Internal Controls,
your field and they can enlighten you on
New York State Metropolitan
different perspectives for being current
Transportation Authority
and effective in the industry. I must say
that had I not had these vehicles early on
in my career, I would not know the sheer volume of opportunities available to me.
What do you wish you knew (but didn’t) when you first contemplated this career?
What I wish I knew, but didn’t, before I started my career was the importance
of having a good network of people who know and support you, and can open
many doors. Also, there is a fine line in influencing people so that they recognize your good work without being seen as a self-promoter. It’s an extremely
challenging thing for me to speak about my achievements, even to this day.
But I know that it is important to help people feel comfortable knowing that
you are capable of performing the timely work with great results and that you
can fit in with the team and culture. People have to feel comfortable with you;
otherwise, it becomes a chore on both sides. Similarly, I learned very early on
that doing good work without others knowing will get you only so far. I have
found that when you don’t speak of your triumphs, they go unnoticed. Having a
personable disposition where people can relate to you, want to work with you
or even like you can create circumstances in which they want to see you excel,
which can open opportunities.
When you are not working, what types of things do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy spending time with my family when I am not working. I also enjoy
spending my time as a Regional and National leader of the National Association
of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA). The organization’s motto is “Lifting As We
Climb,” so I get a great deal of fulfillment in living this motto by helping the next
generation of leaders to find their own path in their careers.
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How to Become a CFE
1. Join the ACFE. Only ACFE members in good standing can become CFEs.
2. Prepare for and pass the CFE Exam.
The ACFE can help you prepare for the exam in a way that matches your individual learning style.
If you prefer to work on
your own, at your own pace:
The CFE Exam Prep Course® is a computer selfstudy program that helps prepare you for the CFE
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Features:
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Did you know?
CFEs earn on average 23%
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More than 75% of the Fortune 500 employ CFEs.
Fraud losses were 55%
lower and durations were
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To learn more, see pgs. 8-9, or call an
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2016 Calendar of Events
EVENTS BY DATE
Dates
Presentation Skills for Fraud Examiners
January 13
Professional Interviewing Skills
January 14-15
Location
New Orleans, LA
CPE
Members
Non-Members Pg.
8
$295
$395
45
16
$695
$845
24
Financial Statement Fraud
January 25-26
Vancouver, BC
16
$730
$890
39
February 1-4
Houston, TX
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
Detecting Fraud Through Vendor Audits
February 1
Investigating on the Internet
February 2-3
Atlanta, GA
8
$295
$395
26
16
$695
$845
42
$845
Using Data Analytics to Detect Fraud
February 4-5
Phoenix, AZ
16
$695
2016 ACFE Middle East Fraud Conference
February 14-15
Dubai, UAE
13
See pg. 16
February 22-23
Manila, Philippines
16
$795
$945
24
Developing an Integrated Anti-Fraud, Compliance
and Ethics Program
February 29-March 1
Denver, CO
16
$695
$845
37
$2295*
February 29-March 3
Las Vegas, NV
30
$2295*
2016 ACFE European Fraud Conference
March 20-22
Brussels, Belgium
4-20
See pg. 17
Contract and Procurement Fraud
March 21-22
Uncovering Fraud with Financial and Ratio Analysis
March 23-24
March 21-24
Obtaining, Managing and Searching
Electronic Evidence
March 31-April 1
16
$695
$845
35
16
$695
$845
32
Washington, D.C.
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
San Diego, CA
16
$695
$845
30
New York, NY
Auditing for Internal Fraud
April 4-5
Boston, MA
16
$695
$845
20
Principles of Fraud Examination
April 11-14
Austin, TX
28
$1195
$1395
19
April 18-21
New York, NY
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
Protecting Against Data Breaches and Cyberfraud
April 25-26
Chicago, IL
16
$695
$845
46
April 2016
Sacramento, CA
16
$695
$845
32
May 2-3
Ottawa, ON
16
CAD 1030
CAD 1250
35
Conducting Internal Investigations
May 12-13
Orlando, FL
16
$695
$845
21
Fraud Risk Management
May 2016
London, U.K.
16
GBP 625
GBP 725
27
$2295*
8
27th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
June 12-17
Las Vegas, NV
4-40
See pg. 14
July 11-14
Los Angeles, CA
30
$2295*
Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster
July 18
Tracing and Recovering Fraud Losses
July 19-20
Controlling the Risk of Asset Misappropriation
July 2016
Philadelphia, PA
Memphis, TN
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8
$295
$395
47
16
$695
$845
49
16
$695
$845
36
July 2016
San Francisco, CA
16
$695
$845
27
Bribery and Corruption
August 11-12
Melbourne, Australia
16
$875
$1040
33
August 15-18
Chicago, IL
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
August 2016
Columbia, SC
16
$695
$845
20
Money Laundering Schemes
August 2016
August 2016
and Ethics Program
August 2016
August 2016
New York, NY
Washington, D.C.
16
$695
$845
43
16
$695
$845
39
16
$695
$845
37
16
$695
$845
24
EUR 1025
September 1-2
Amsterdam, Netherlands
16
EUR 850
2016 ACFE Fraud Conference Canada
September 11-14
Montreal, QC
4-23
See pg. 18
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Advanced Fraud Examination Techniques
September 19-21
Austin, TX
24
$995
$1195
31
September 26-29
Washington, D.C.
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
Building Your Fraud Examination Practice
September 2016
September 2016
October 2016
Los Angeles, CA
Baltimore, MD
Schedule subject to change. Visit ACFE.com/Training for the most up-to-date Calendar of Events.
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$295
$395
34
16
$695
$845
25
16
$695
$845
21
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Dates
Location
September 1-2
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 1
February 2-3
Principles of Fraud Examination
April 11-14
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Group Savings: Gather a team of three or
more individuals to register for the event that
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8
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26
16
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42
28
$1195
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Advanced Fraud Examination Techniques
September 19-21
Austin, TX
24
$995
$1195
31
October 2016
Baltimore, MD
16
$695
$845
21
April 4-5
Boston, MA
16
$695
$845
20
2016 ACFE European Fraud Conference
March 20-22
Brussels, Belgium
4-20
See pg. 17
Protecting Against Data Breaches and Cyberfraud
April 25-26
Chicago, IL
16
$695
$845
46
17
August 15-18
Chicago, IL
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
August 2016
Columbia, SC
16
$695
$845
20
and Ethics Program
February 29-March 1
Denver, CO
16
$695
$845
37
2016 ACFE Middle East Fraud Conference
February 14-15
Dubai, UAE
13
See pg. 16
February 1-4
Houston, TX
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
$2295*
8
February 29-March 3
Las Vegas, NV
30
$2295*
27th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
June 12-17
Las Vegas, NV
4-40
See pg. 14
16
14
May 2016
London, U.K.
16
GBP 625
GBP 725
27
July 11-14
Los Angeles, CA
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
Building Your Fraud Examination Practice
September 2016
8
$295
$395
34
Los Angeles, CA
September 2016
16
$695
$845
25
February 22-23
Manila, Philippines
16
$795
$945
24
August 11-12
Melbourne, Australia
16
$875
$1040
33
$845
Controlling the Risk of Asset Misappropriation
July 2016
Memphis, TN
16
$695
September 11-14
Montreal, QC
4-23
See pg. 18
Presentation Skills for Fraud Examiners
January 13
8
$295
$395
45
January 14-15
16
$695
$845
24
March 21-22
16
$695
$845
35
March 23-24
April 18-21
Money Laundering Schemes
August 2016
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY
New York, NY
New York, NY
August 2016
May 12-13
Orlando, FL
Ottawa, ON
May 2-3
Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster
July 18
July 19-20
Philadelphia, PA
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18
16
$695
$845
32
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
16
$695
$845
43
16
$695
$845
39
16
$695
$845
21
16
CAD 1030
CAD 1250
35
8
$295
$395
47
16
$695
$845
49
February 4-5
Phoenix, AZ
16
$695
$845
25
April 2016
Sacramento, CA
16
$695
$845
32
Obtaining, Managing and Searching Electronic
Evidence
March 31-April 1
San Diego, CA
16
$695
$845
30
July 2016
San Francisco, CA
16
$695
$845
27
January 25-26
Vancouver, BC
16
$730
$890
39
March 21-24
Washington, D.C.
30
$2295*
$2295*
8
16
$695
$845
37
16
$695
$845
24
30
$2295*
$2295*
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and Ethics Program
August 2016
August 2016
September 26-29
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Fraud Conference
June 12-17, 2016 | Las Vegas, NV
Venue Information
ARIA Resort & Casino
3730 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89158
Hotel Phone: (866) 359-7757 or
+1 (702) 590-7757
Room Rate: $189* single/double (limited
government rooms available)
Hotel Cut-Off Date: May 11, 2016
CPE Credit
4-40
Course Level
NO MATTER WHAT you’re reaching for in your career as an anti-fraud
Basic-Advanced
professional, you’ll find the knowledge, connections and tools you need
Prerequisites
at the 27th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. With more than 3,000
attendees and 70+ educational sessions, this conference offers more training options and resources than any other anti-fraud event in the world.
• Learn proven best practices from
experienced industry leaders
• Connect with professionals from
around the world and across
multiple industries
• See the latest anti-fraud solutions in
action in the Anti-Fraud Exhibit Hall
• Advance your career with professional development support from
the ACFE Career Connection
• Earn up to 40 CPE credit to maintain your CFE and other professional credentials
None
*Reservations subject to availability. Hotel Reservation Policy:
Attendee must submit a credit card or deposit equal to the
first night’s room rate, plus tax as a guarantee, at the time the
reservation is made. Attendee’s credit card will be charged
the (1) night’s room rate plus tax at that time. Deposits are
only refundable for cancellations received by ARIA at least
(48) hours in advance of the confirmed arrival date. Hotel Resort Fee Policy: A $10.00 daily resort fee will apply. This fee
will cover internet access, local and 800 number phone calls,
access to The Spa at ARIA Fitness Center, daily newspaper
and airline boarding pass printing.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY
MARCH 28 TO SAVE $200!*
Make plans now to attend the can’t-miss anti-fraud event of the year. Space is
limited and this conference will sell out. Register today at FraudConference.com.
“I was blown away by the number and
diversity of the attendees and the quality
of the speakers. I definitely plan on attending next year’s conference.”
— David Bach, CFE, CPA
Vice President, Credit Suisse
*Payment must be received by March 28 to receive early registration savings. Discount does not apply to government, group or other special pricing, and is not available for all package types.
See FraudConference.com for complete pricing information.
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Keynote Speakers
Steve van Aperen
Body Language Expert
“The Human Lie Detector”
Steve van Aperen is an expert in the field of behavioral interviewing, reading body language and
detecting deception. He has conducted behavioral interviews on numerous criminal investigations
and trains corporations and law enforcement agencies worldwide to analyze verbal, nonverbal and
paralinguistic behaviors.
David Barboza
Investigative Journalist
The New York Times (Shanghai Bureau)
Pulitzer Prize Winner
Journalist David Barboza was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 2013 “for his
striking exposure of corruption at high levels of the Chinese government.” In 2002, he was part of a
team that was named a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Enron scandal.
Conference Fees
Most Popular
Event Packages
Early Registration*
(Through March 28, 2016)
Advanced Registration*
(Through May 3, 2016)
Standard Registration
(After May 3, 2016)
Government Rates
Full Conference — Includes
Pre, Main & Post Events
(June 12-17, 2016)
Members: $1450
Non-Members: $1700
Members: $1550
Non-Members: $1800
Members: $1650
Non-Members: $1900
Members: $1375
Non-Members: $1625
Main Conference Only
(June 13-15, 2016)
Members: $1050
Non-Members: $1300
Members: $1150
Non-Members: $1400
Members: $1250
Non-Members: $1500
Members: $925
Non-Members: $1175
Group Registration — Make the ACFE Global Fraud Conference a team event and save even more. Groups of three or more from
the same organization will receive additional savings on conference packages.
For more information or to register, visit FraudConference.com or contact an
ACFE Member Services Representative at (800) 245-3321 / +1 (512) 478-9000.
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2016 ACFE Middle East
Fraud Conference
February 14-15, 2016 | Dubai
Join more than 300 anti-fraud professionals in Dubai for the first-ever
Hotel Information
ACFE Middle East Fraud Conference. With dynamic keynote speakers,
four tracks of educational sessions and invaluable networking opportunities, you’ll discover the knowledge and resources you need to prevent,
detect and deter fraud more effectively.
Keynote Speakers
Atlantis, The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hotel Phone: (+971 4) 426-0000
Contact Atlantis, The Palm directly for the
best available room rate or visit
ACFE.com/MiddleEast for a list of
alternative hotels
CPE Credit
13
Course Levels
Basic-Advanced
Prerequisites
None
Prof. Dr. Marco Gercke
Director
Cybercrime Research
Institute
Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE,
CPA, CVA
Vice President and
Program Director
Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners
Jeffrey Robinson
Author, Expert on Organized
Crime and Fraud
Conference Fees
Early Registration†
(by January 14)
(after January 14)
Government
Rate
Member
USD 1145
USD 1295
USD 895
Non-Member
USD 1345
USD 1495
USD 1095
Learn more at ACFE.com/MiddleEast
Hosted by
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Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin
Rashed, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai,
Chairman of FAD and the Chairman
of Dubai Media Inc.
Payment must be received by Early Registration Deadline to obtain savings.
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2016 ACFE European
Fraud Conference
March 20-22, 2016 | Brussels
The ACFE European Fraud Conference offers you the opportunity to exchange insights and develop cutting-edge skills in the global fight against
fraud. In addition to attending informative sessions offering practical
techniques and tips, you’ll network with leaders of Europe’s anti-fraud
community and earn up to 20 CPE credits.
Hotel Information
Sheraton Brussels Airport
Hotel Phone: +32 2 710 80 00
Room Rate: EUR 109-169 (includes
breakfast and VAT)
Hotel Cut-Off Date: Feb 18, 2016
CPE Credit
Keynote Speakers
4-20
Course Levels
Basic-Advanced
Prerequisites
None
Anita Raghavan
Author, The Billionaire’s
Apprentice
SAVE EUR 125 THROUGH
FEBRUARY 19!†
Liseli Pennings, CFE
Deputy Training
Director
Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners
Visit ACFE.com/European to register.
Conference Fees
Registration Packages
Early Registration†
(by February 19)
(after February 19)
Full Conference Package
Pre-Conference and
Main Conference
Members........... EUR 1250
Non-Members... EUR 1400
Members........... EUR 1375
Non-Members....EUR 1525
Members........... EUR 1200
Non-Members... EUR 1350
Members............ EUR 1325
Non-Members.... EUR 1475
N/A
Members............ EUR 275
Non-Members.... EUR 365
Main Conference Only
Pre-Conference Only
Group Registration — Bring a team of three or more from your organization and save an additional EUR 25 on Full and Main Conference packages. For details or to register, contact [email protected] or call +1 (512) 478-9000.
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Upcoming Conferences
Fraud is a global issue and with more than 75,000 members
around the world, the ACFE is providing an international solution.
Join us at one of our conferences for unparalleled training opportunities with a global perspective, tailored to your region.
September 11-14, 2016 | Montreal
Discover answers to the challenges and critical issues faced by anti-fraud professionals during the 2016 ACFE Fraud Conference Canada. With a stronger
focus on elements of fraud, regulations and laws specific to Canada, as well as
deeper insights to trends and prevention tools to fight fraud on a global scale,
Visit ACFE.com/Canada
for the latest information.
this year’s conference will prove invaluable to your career.
Register by August 11 to save CAD 100!
2016 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific
Fall 2016 | Singapore
What challenges do organizations in the Asia-Pacific region face in the fight
against fraud? What new methods are fraudsters using to attack organizations’
vulnerabilities, and how do we combat them? Discover solutions, connections
and resources you need to address these issues and more at the 2016 ACFE
Details coming soon — visit
ACFE.com/AsiaPac for updates.
Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific.
The ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific returns to Singapore in the fall of
2016. Dates and details will be announced soon − check ACFE.com/AsiaPac
for the latest updates.
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Principles of Fraud
Examination
Build a solid foundation in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence
with Principles of Fraud Examination, the most comprehensive course
on the subject. Explore the four basic areas of fraud examination: fraud
prevention and deterrence, law, financial transactions and fraud schemes,
and investigation. This course is taught by leading practitioners who will
provide best-practices guidance and expert insight on dealing with the
professional challenges you encounter daily.
Fees
Members: $1195
Non-Members: $1395
CPE Credit
28
For 3½ days, immerse yourself in anti-fraud training while interacting with
colleagues and peers. The course includes lectures, group discussions
and video presentations.
Field of Study
Visit ACFE.com/POFE for more information.
Course Level
You Will Learn How To:
Basic
Who Should Attend:
• Interpret the causes of frauds, and
how to prevent and deter future
frauds by detecting red flags
• Business professionals, educators
and students interested in the
anti-fraud field
• Conduct all steps of a fraud
investigation from planning the
investigation and interviewing
prospective witnesses to writing
effective reports
• Experienced fraud examiners
seeking to complement their practical experience with the knowledge of leading anti-fraud experts
• Detect fraudulent financial transactions and conduct fraud risk
assessments
• Identify occupational fraud
schemes and external threats of
fraud
• Individuals who are considering
starting a practice focused on
fraud deterrence and detection
Prerequisites
None
This course fulfills the annual ethics CPE requirement
for CFEs.
REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE $200!†
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• Anti-fraud professionals interested in becoming Certified Fraud
Examiners
• Examine the legal issues that affect fraud examinations including
rules of evidence, key legal rights
and privacy issues, and testifying
Schedule
Austin, TX | April 11-14, 2016
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
Hotel Phone: (800) THE-OMNI
Room Rate*:$249 single/double, limited gov’t rate rooms available
Hotel Cut-Off Date: March 23, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: March 11, 2016
Austin, TX | December 5-8, 2016
“This is an amazing course and I have
already recommended it to others. The
speakers were great. They all had great
examples/stories to help make the learning
fun, easy to understand and relevant. I can’t
wait to go to the next ACFE conference!”
— Patricia Parker, CFE, MS
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
JW Marriott Austin
Hotel Phone: (888) 236-2427
Room Rate*:$239 single/double, limited gov’t rate rooms available
Hotel Cut-Off Date: November 13, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: November 4, 2016
*Reservations subject to availability. Limited gov’t rate rooms available.
†
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As an auditor, finding fraud is part of your professional responsibility.
Auditing for Internal Fraud will help you develop and sharpen your existing skills and teach you the techniques necessary for effective fraud
detection. During the 2-day course, you will explore the challenges
that auditors traditionally face in identifying fraud and learn the fundamentals of auditing for fraud, with an emphasis on understanding the
common schemes, detection techniques and methods of preventing
occupational fraud.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
Who Should Attend:
• Identify the types, costs and red
flags of common internal fraud
schemes, including fraudulent
financial statements, bribery and
corruption, and asset
misappropriation
• Controllers and corporate
managers
• CPAs, CAs or equivalent
• Forensic and management
accountants
• Recognize the auditor’s fraudrelated responsibilities in audit
engagements and avoid potential
malpractice
• Internal and external auditors
• Certified Fraud Examiners and
other anti-fraud professionals
• Identify the obstacles auditors often face in finding fraud and ways
to avoid them
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Field of Study
Auditing
Course Level
Basic
Prerequisites
None
for CFEs.
• Effectively assess an organization’s fraud risks
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• Incorporate fraud brainstorming
into the audit planning
• Apply data analysis techniques to
find fraud
“I took away at least 25 ideas I can put into practice
right away.”
• Employ methods for preventing
management and occupational
fraud
— Mary Nicks, CPA, CGMA
Explorer Pipeline CAE
Schedule
Boston, MA | April 4-5, 2016
Hilton Back Bay
Hotel Phone: 800-HILTONS
Room Rate*: $269 single/double
Columbia, SC | August 2016
New Orleans, LA | November 2016
Visit ACFE.com/AIF for updated seminar dates and information.
*Reservations subject to availability.
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Conducting Internal
Investigations
A well-run internal investigation can enhance a company’s overall
well-being and can help detect the source of lost funds, identify responsible parties and recover losses. It can also provide a defense to legal
charges by terminated or disgruntled employees. But perhaps most
importantly, an internal investigation will signal to other employees that
the company will not tolerate fraud.
This seminar will prepare you for every step of an internal investigation
into potential fraud, from receiving the initial allegation to testifying as a
witness. Learn to lead an internal investigation with accuracy and confidence by gaining knowledge about various topics, such as relevant legal
aspects of internal investigations, using computers in an investigation,
Fees**
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge and Applications
Course Level
collecting and analyzing internal and external information, interviewing
Basic
witnesses and writing reports.
Prerequisites
None
Who Should Attend:
• Conduct an effective internal
investigation, step by step
• Attorneys, legal professionals and
law enforcement personnel
• Pinpoint legal issues that might
arise during an internal
investigation
managers
• Use computer and Internet
technology to make your internal
investigations more effective
for CFEs.
• Detectives and private
investigators
• Governance, risk management and
compliance officers
• Collect and analyze internal and
external documents
• IT professionals
• Perform admission-seeking
interviews
• Loss prevention and security
professionals
• Confidently testify as a witness
Schedule
Orlando, FL | May 12-13, 2016
Rosen Centre Hotel
Hotel Phone: (800) 204-7234
Hotel Cut-Off Date: April 11, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: April 12, 2016
Portland, OR | October 2016
Baltimore, MD | October 2016
Visit ACFE.com/CII for updated seminar dates and information.
**Fees vary by location.
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Fraud Week 2015
Highlights of a Week Devoted to Raising
Fraud Awareness
International Fraud Awareness Week
proved to be another great opportunity for fraud fighters around the
world to show their support this past
November.
There was strong support in state
government — Governor Greg Abbott
of Texas, Governor Pete Ricketts of
Nebraska and Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota all issued official
proclamations in support of the week.
Colleges got creative. The University of Central Florida hosted a
screening of “Catch Me If You Can,” about conman Frank Abagnale,
and the ACFE Purdue University Chapter held an anti-fraud seminar.
Utica College waived application fees for their online fraud and
financial crime degree programs, and held a complimentary webinar
centered on ID theft and money laundering.
Building an Ethics
Program
The tips in our cover story (page 3) are only the
beginning. Get more in-depth training on how to
build an effective ethics program in your organization with these ACFE resources.
SEMINAR
NEW! Developing an Integrated
Anti-Fraud, Compliance and
Ethics Program
Explore the essential steps your organization needs to take to develop an ethics program that will effectively foster
ethical behavior, promote compliance
and deter fraudulent activities by your
employees.
See page 37.
Fraud against the elderly was also tackled. Legacy Caring launched
an anti-fraud video and Detective Rick Belik of the Omaha Police
Department gave two senior fraud talks educating seniors about
common scams and how to avoid them.
Companies stepped up and in a big way. Clorox offered their
employees specific fraud-prevention training and Experian hosted
a roundtable event to educate clients on preventive measures for
businesses. Wessel & Company ran an article in the local newspaper and trained staff on fraud detection techniques. SAS posted
educational materials on social media each week while PriceWaterhouseCoopers India set up kiosks at various regional offices — they
distributed marketing collateral and hosted Q&A sessions. The
executives and management at Hollard Group engaged in communications and events to set the “tone at the top” with the staff, and
Whistleblower Security Inc. wrote blog posts and distributed newsletters to educate the public about fraud prevention and detection.
The ACFE would like to thank everyone involved in such a successful International Fraud Awareness Week and give special recognition
to our Featured Supporters: CRI Group, FGB, Mashreq and USAA for
their involvement.
SELF-STUDY
COURSE
See page 56.
BOOKS AND
MANUALS
While it’s easy to think that with this much involvement, fraud will
soon be a thing of the past, it’s important to remember that with
each new piece of technology that emerges, fraudsters continue
to evolve. Fraud Week is a great time to examine these risks, but
fraud awareness is a year-round effort. Thank you again and we look
forward to a host of new wonderful ideas to raise fraud awareness
next year! 
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How to Build an Effective
Ethics Program
Learn how to write and implement
an effective ethics policy, examine
challenges you may face after the
program has been implemented and
learn best practices for ensuring your
program is successful.
CALL (800) 245-3321 or +1 (512) 478-9000
Corporate Management,
Governance and Ethics Best
Practices
This book provides a cohesive framework for implementation of current
best practices covering all functions
of a business corporation, including
governance and ethics.
See page 58.
Fraud Prevention
Virtually every entity suffers from fraud, though management might not
know it. With fraud costing organizations an estimated 5 percent of their annual
revenues, organizations lacking proactive fraud prevention measures are the most
at risk. This 1-day, instructor-led course will show you why traditional internal controls can be ineffective in preventing many frauds and how to combat fraud more
effectively and economically.
Fees
Discover what you can do to protect your company from fraud. Learn about
management’s responsibilities for preventing fraud and effective internal controls
to aid in this effort. This course will take you further into leading techniques to
manage the risk of fraud and cut its ongoing cost for all types of entities.
Members: $295
Non-Members: $395
Field of Study
Who Should Attend:
• Define the legal aspects of fraud
prevention
• Business professionals who
conduct interviews
• Recognize the differences between
fraud deterrence and fraud detection
• Identify reasons why traditional internal controls often fail to deter fraud
• Controllers and corporate managers
• Implement the seven factors for
establishing an anti-fraud program
• Find the gaps in your fraud prevention process
• Outline the elements typically found
in an anti-fraud policy
• Detectives and private investigators
compliance officers
• Internal and external auditors, CPAs,
CAs and forensic accountants
CPE Credit
8
Course Level
Basic
Prerequisites
None
Register for this course in Las Vegas
and Bribery and Corruption (pg. 33)
and SAVE!
professionals
anti-fraud field
• Certified Fraud Examiners and other
anti-fraud professionals
Schedule
Las Vegas, NV | December 2016
Visit ACFE.com/FP for updated seminar dates and information.
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Professional
Interviewing Skills
Are people lying to you? Do you know for sure? When do actions
speak louder than words? This 2-day, interactive seminar will teach you
how to be more effective in asking direct and follow-up questions, while
evaluating both verbal and non-verbal responses, so you can detect lies
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
and uncover the truth during interviews.
Who Should Attend:
• Plan and schedule interviews
conduct interviews
• Comply with legal issues that affect
interviews
• Identify different types of interview
questions for individual personality
styles
• Detect deception and create strategies to gain quality information
compliance officers
• Obtain confessions and signed
statements
Fees**
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Communications
Course Level
Basic
Prerequisites
None
professionals
anti-fraud field
Register for this course in New Orleans
and Presentation Skills for Fraud Examiners (pg. 45) and SAVE!
Register for this course in Washington, D.C. and Developing an Integrated
Anti-Fraud, Compliance and Ethics
Program (pg. 37) and SAVE!
“I enjoyed attending the Professional Interviewing Skills seminar.
The experience was insightful, interesting and suggestive of different perspectives and approaches on interviewing. I loved it!”
— Natalie LePage, CFE
TransAlta
Schedule
International Locations
Omni Riverfront
Hotel Phone*: 800-THE-OMNI
The Peninsula Manila
Hotel Phone: +63 (2) 887-2888
Room Rate*: PHP 7000 (inclusive of breakfast)
Hotel Cut-Off Date: January 20, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: January 22, 2016
New Orleans, LA | January 14-15, 2016
Washington, D.C. | August 2016
Manila, Philippines | February 22-23, 2016
Visit ACFE.com/PIS for updated seminar dates and information.
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Using Data Analytics to
Detect Fraud
Using Data Analytics to Detect Fraud will introduce you to the basic
techniques of uncovering fraud through data analysis. Taking a
software-independent approach, this 2-day course provides numerous
data analytics tests that can be used to detect various fraud schemes.
You will also discover how to examine and interpret the results of those
tests to identify the red flags of fraud.
Who Should Attend:
• Use data analytics to detect fraud
• Implement the full data analytics
process, from determining which
data to acquire to spotting the
warning signs of fraud
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
managers
Field of Study
accountants, accounts payable
and financial analysts
Course Level
• Use different tools available to
perform data analytics
• Internal and external auditors,
CPAs and CAs
• Recognize common red flags of
fraud that appear in the data
• Implement data analytics tests
that can be used to detect
numerous fraud schemes
Fees**
Auditing
Basic
Prerequisites
None
Visit ACFE.com/DA
• Analyze non-numeric data, such
as text and timelines, for signs of
fraud
Register for this course in Los Angeles
and Building Your Fraud Examination
Practice (pg. 34) and SAVE $100!
Schedule
Phoenix, AZ | February 4-5, 2016
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Hotel Phone: +1 (602) 262-2500
Hotel Cut-Off: January 18, 2016
“Data analysis techniques,
applicability and fraud scheme
red flags information was
extremely well laid out. Very
helpful.”
Los Angeles, CA | September 2016
Charlotte, NC | November 2016
— Jackie Mounts, CFE
Florida Dept. of Revenue, Office of
Inspector General
Amsterdam, Netherlands | September 2016
Visit ACFE.com/DA for updated seminar dates and information.
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Detecting Fraud Through
Vendor Audits
The potential for fraud is not solely an internal threat; the businesses
that provide an organization with goods and services can engage in fraudulent behavior as well. One of the ways to mitigate these external risks
is to establish a contractual right-to-audit in purchasing and other vendor
contracts. Auditing vendors and suppliers can be a critical fraud deterrent
and detection device for management to ensure they are being treated
equitably and are not victims of fraud.
Fees**
Members: $295
Non-Members: $395
CPE Credit
8
Detecting Fraud Through Vendor Audits is a 1-day course designed to explain how to develop a solid foundation for vendor audits; how to identify
which vendors to target; how to prepare for a vendor audit; how to identify, gather and audit relevant vendor documentation; and what common
• Ensure that contract language
supports future audits
Auditing
Course Level
Intermediate
vendor fraud schemes to look for.
Field of Study
Who Should Attend:
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the contract and procurement process
• Forensic accountants
• Assess the strength of current
vendor contracts and audit clause
language and why it is vital to do so
• Controllers, CPAs and other
accounting professionals
• Identify and select good candidates for vendor audits
• Government auditors and
investigators
• Recognize key parties affected by
the vendor audit and obtain their
support for the audit process
• Procurement officers
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Investigating on the Internet (pg. 42)
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other anti-fraud specialists
• Identify and collect essential
pre-audit background information
• Determine and request supporting
documentation for audit
• Apply the most effective audit
tests to detect potential fraud
• Recognize the types of fraud and
related red flags that might be
uncovered during a vendor audit
• Respond to identified vendor fraud
warning signs
Schedule
Atlanta, GA | February 1, 2016
Wyndam Atlanta Hotel Galleria
Hotel Phone: +1 (770) 955-1700
Hotel Cut-Off: December 31, 2015
Charlotte, NC | November 2016
Amsterdam, Netherlands | September 2016
Visit ACFE.com/VA for updated seminar dates and information.
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With organizations losing an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues to fraud, the need for a strong anti-fraud stance and proactive, comprehensive approach to combating fraud is clear. Develop an effective
fraud risk management program and apply a supporting risk assessment
framework within your organization. In this 2-day seminar, you will learn
to design and implement entity-wide controls to prevent fraud, as well as
support fraud risk management initiatives by establishing an anti-fraud
culture and promoting fraud awareness throughout the organization.
Fees**
Members: $795
Non-Members: $945
CPE Credit
Who Should Attend:
16
Field of Study
• Identify fraud risks and the factors
that influence them
• Bank and financial institution
auditors
• Analyze existing risk management
frameworks and how they
pertain to managing fraud risk
Course Level
• Develop and implement the
necessary components of a
successful fraud risk management
program
compliance officers
Prerequisites
• Identify the elements of a strong,
ethical corporate culture
CPAs and CAs
Management Advisory Services
Intermediate
Familiarity with common fraud schemes
and risks
for CFEs.
• Promote fraud awareness to
employees at all levels of the
organization
Schedule
San Francisco, CA | July 2016
“This is a course that
should be taken no matter
what level of experience
you may have.”
London, U.K. | May 2016
Visit ACFE.com/FRM for updated seminar dates and information.
— Noel L. Barreto, CFE
Bank of America
**
Fees vary by location.
REGISTER NOW
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How to Testify
Establish yourself as a consummate courtroom professional. Learn how
to testify effectively on direct and cross-examination, basic courtroom procedures, and most important, tricks for surviving on the witness stand.
Improve your techniques on how to offer testimony about damages and
restitution while learning to know when to draw the line between aggressive
testimony and improper advocacy. Walk away with more effective report writing skills and explore the different types of evidence and legal remedies in this
2-day, instructor-led course.
Fees
Members: $795
Non-Members: $945
CPE Credit
16
• Meet the qualifications to serve
as an expert witness in a legal
proceeding
• Comply with the rules governing
the content and procedure of
expert testimony
• Prepare the proper subject matter
for testimony concerning fraud
cases
• Testify effectively before a judge
and jury
• Maintain credibility during
cross-examination by opposing
counsel
Who Should Attend:
managers
• Criminal investigators from local,
state and federal agencies
CPAs, CAs and forensic
accountants
professionals
• Business managers and educators
who may be called upon to testify
in court
Schedule
Dallas, TX | October 2016
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Field of Study
Course Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Understanding of basic fraud examination
techniques
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Investigating Conflicts of
Interest
Conflicts of interest can present significant fraud risks for corporations,
government agencies, fiduciaries, customers and suppliers. It is also one
of the most difficult areas of fraud to investigate and obtain adequate evidence. Improper investigations can create counterclaims and civil actions
Fees
against organizations and fraud examiners.
Members: $295
Non-Members: $345
In this class, gain an understanding of how and why conflicts arise and
CPE Credit
how to spot the warning signs of a conflict of interest, plus leave with an
understanding of issues specific to these types of engagements.
• Implement investigative techniques for conflict of interest
engagements
• Conduct the flow of conflict of
interest investigations
• Deal with witnesses and the
legal implications of these unique
investigations
• Prepare witness statements, documents and electronic evidence
• Obtain appropriate evidence and
preserve it to build a conflict of
interest case
8
Field of Study
Who Should Attend:
managers
accountants
Course Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Understanding of basic fraud examination
techniques
Register for this course and How to
Testify (pg. 28) and SAVE!
professionals
Schedule
Dallas, TX | October 2016
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NEW COURSE!
Obtaining, Managing and
Searching Electronic Evidence
Fraud examinations are constantly evolving, and technology is often the
driving force behind these changes. In today’s data-driven environment, the
evidence obtained to investigate and eventually prosecute a fraud can come
from numerous sources — many of which are now digital. Identifying where
digital evidence might be stored and using specialized tools and techniques
to preserve this data will require new expertise from both the digital forensics
practitioner and the fraud examiner.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
This 2-day seminar will introduce you to digital forensics and discuss accepted
techniques to identify, preserve and manage digital evidence. You will learn
how to qualify and work with digital forensics experts to effectively narrow the
focus of large volumes of data and identify those elements that will best serve
the case. Learning how to work with these professionals and how to plan an
investigative strategy in the digital environment will maximize your chance for
a successful fraud examination.
Who Should Attend:
• Obtain and secure the digital
evidence you are looking for
• Locate evidence in the cloud and
on mobile devices
• Internal auditors, forensic accountants and bank examiners
Schedule
San Diego, CA | March 31-April 1, 2016
Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown
Hotel Phone: (800) EMBASSY
Hotel Cut-Off: February 29, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: February 29, 2016
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Course Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Some familiarity with how electronic
evidence is obtained and secured
• Identify digital forensics best
practices as they apply to a fraud
examination
†
Field of Study
CALL (800) 245-3321 or +1 (512) 478-9000
Advanced Fraud
Examination Techniques
Acquire the case experience and know-how you need to excel in your
job. This 3-day advanced course takes place in a uniquely interactive
learning environment where you will work on two actual fraud cases
that have been modified for teaching purposes. Working through these
scenarios, you will simulate many aspects of a real case — interviewing
a suspect and trying to obtain a confession; compiling evidence and
building your case; offering testimony and being cross-examined. By
understanding how it feels to be part of a small team working a real
investigation, you will enhance your skills as a fraud examiner and expand
your capabilities.
• Plan and execute complex fraud
examinations
• Use functional knowledge of
advanced legal issues
pertaining to your investigation
• Strengthen your evidencegathering skills by determining
what items are relevant and how
they should be collected and
interpreted
• Implement advanced analytical
techniques for detecting common
fraud schemes
• Improve your ability to use technology and the latest computer
software
• Prepare for and conduct critical
interviews of both witnesses and
suspects pertinent to the case
• Testify under direct and crossexamination
Fees
Members: $995
Non-Members: $1195
CPE Credit
24
Field of Study
See ACFE.com/AFET for more information.
Who Should Attend:
managers
Course Level
Advanced
Prerequisites
A solid understanding of the legal,
financial, investigative and criminological
principles of fraud prevention, detection
and examination.
for CFEs.
investigators
compliance officers
• Government employees
CPAs and CAs
professionals
“The best CPE course that
I have taken in my
professional career.”
— Marlin Evenson
Schedule
Austin, TX | September 19-21, 2016
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
Hotel Phone: 800-THE-OMNI
Room Rate*: $209 single/double, limited gov’t rate rooms available
Hotel Cut-Off: August 18, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: August 19, 2016
†
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Uncovering Fraud With
Financial and Ratio Analysis
Anomalies in an organization’s financial reports can be an indicator that fraudulent activity is occurring — if you know what to look for.
Digging deep into the financial statements offers an advanced method
of detecting fraud by uncovering relationships that don’t make sense and
highlighting red flags of potential manipulation. Learn how to use in-depth
financial and ratio analysis to spot the warning signs of fraud in your organization. Practical problems and real case examples discussed throughout
the course will illustrate the principles and techniques presented.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Who Should Attend:
• Design financial analyses aimed at
detecting fraud schemes, including asset misappropriations and
financial statement fraud
other anti-fraud specialists
• Elevate the fraud-detection capabilities of traditional horizontal,
vertical and ratio analyses
• Forensic accountants
• Controllers, CPAs and other
accounting professionals
• Recognize financial anomalies,
including duplicate transactions
and violations of Benford’s Law
Schedule
New York, NY | March 23-24, 2016
Executive Conference Center
Venue Phone: +1 (212) 903-8060
No room block established for this course. Please visit ACFE.com/NewYork for hotels in the area.
Sacramento, CA | April 2016
Visit ACFE.com/UFRA for updated seminar dates and information.
REGISTER NOW
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Prerequisites
A solid understanding of the creation of
and relationships between an organization’s financial statements and records
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and Contract and Procurement Fraud
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• Implement monitoring tools to
help automate and improve detection of financial red flags
|
Advanced
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• Formulate targeted ratios that
combine non-financial data with
financial data
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Course Level
• Apply complex ratios, such as the
Beneish M-score and other
multiple-factor analyses
†
Auditing
CALL (800) 245-3321 or +1 (512) 478-9000
A dramatic increase in the number of enforcements and in the penalties paid during settlements has made bribery and corruption key issues
for many global organizations. The extension of anti-corruption laws to
vendors presents an added vulnerability to companies in the U.S. How
do you ensure that both your employees and the third parties that play a
Fees**
critical role for your organization are following the rules?
Learn how to effectively incorporate anti-bribery and corruption compliance policies into your anti-fraud strategy at this 2-day ACFE seminar.
You will gain an understanding of how the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act and other anti-corruption legislation impact
your organization and how to protect against the twin threats of bribery
and corruption, from identifying possible violations to managing a
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Course Level
global investigation.
Overview
Prerequisites
Who Should Attend:
None
• Navigate the legal elements of
bribery and corruption
• Implement policies and procedures to comply with the FCPA,
UK Bribery Act and other anti-corruption legislation
Visit ACFE.com/BC
• Identify common corruption
schemes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of
your anti-corruption compliance
program
• Conduct third-party due diligence
• Respond to red flags of corruption
• Manage investigations across
international borders
• Forensic and management accountants, accounts payable and
financial analysts
compliance officers
• Internal and external auditors, CPAs
and CAs
anti-fraud field
anti-fraud specialists
Register for this course in Las Vegas
and Fraud Prevention (pg. 23) and
SAVE!
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and Effective Report Writing for Fraud
Examiners (pg. 48) and SAVE!
“Very relevant, dynamic and
engaging course.”
— Agnessa Vartanova, CFE, CIA, CPA
Internal Audit Manager
Ball Corporation
Schedule
Nashville, TN | October 2016
Las Vegas, NV | December 2016
Visit ACFE.com/BC for updated seminar dates and information.
Melbourne, Australia | August 11-12, 2016
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Hotel Phone: +61 3 9653 0000
Room Rate*: AUD 270
Hotel Cut-Off Date: July 11, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: July 11, 2016
**
†
Fees vary by location.
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Building Your Fraud
Examination Practice
Demand for fraud examination services is at an all-time high. Lawyers,
consulting firms, government agencies and companies of all sizes require the
expertise of fraud examiners. A challenge for many small firms and solo practitioners is connecting with these opportunities and growing their business.
This 1-day, instructor-led course will teach you the types of fraud examination
services in demand and provide practical advice on how to market your services
to those who need them most. Find your niche in the anti-fraud profession.
Who Should Attend:
• Build a personal brand that will
help you attract and retain clients
• Develop your business plan
• Business professionals with midsize and larger firms who plan to
introduce or expand their current
offering to include fraud examination services
• Promote your firm through a
variety of media
• Network to build your client base
through referrals
• Individuals who are considering
starting a practice focused on
fraud deterrence and detection
accountants
Schedule
Visit ACFE.com/BYFP for updated seminar dates and information.
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Fees
Members: $295
Non-Members: $395
CPE Credit
8
Field of Study
Business Management and Organization
Course Level
Overview
Prerequisites
None
Register for this course in Los Angeles
and Using Data Analytics to Detect
Fraud (pg. 25) and SAVE!
Contract and
Procurement Fraud
The rise in contract management and the outsourcing of goods and
services has created an increase in procurement fraud, which can occur
at any stage of the contracting and procurement process. Appropriate
Fees**
controls, fraud prevention strategies and proper tendering processes are
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
necessary in the fight against this fraud. This 2-day course will teach you
the best practices for preventing, detecting and investigating contract
and procurement fraud.
CPE Credit
16
Organizations can be defrauded through collusion among bidders,
Field of Study
between employers and contractors, and by sole procurement employ-
ees. Consequently, you need to be aware of the vulnerabilities and risks
Course Level
associated with fraud schemes that attack the purchasing, procurement
and contract functions. Acquire the knowledge, skills and techniques you
Overview
need to prevent, detect and deter these devastating frauds.
Prerequisites
None
Who Should Attend
• Determine if a procurement
scheme violates legal statutes or
civil laws
• Government procurement officers
• Identify the red flags of bribery
and corruption
• Forensic and management accountants,
accounts payable and financial analysts
• Recognize bid-rigging and
market-allocation schemes
• Reduce the risk of vendor fraud
• Develop an investigation plan to
respond to suspected procurement fraud
• Internal and external auditors, CPAs and CAs
Visit ACFE.com/CPF
and Uncovering Fraud with Financial
and Ratio Analysis (pg. 32) and SAVE!
compliance officers
• Attorneys, legal professionals and law
enforcement personnel
• Loss prevention and security professionals
Schedule
Executive Conference Center
Venue Phone: +1 (212) 903-8060
No room block established for this course. Please visit
ACFE.com/NewYork for a list of nearby hotels.
The Westin Ottawa
Hotel Phone: 800-WESTIN-1
Hotel Cut-Off Date: April 1, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: April 1, 2016
New York, NY | March 21-22, 2016
Ottawa, ON | May 2-3, 2016
†
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Controlling the Risk of
Asset Misappropriation
Asset misappropriations pose a risk to all organizations. According
to the ACFE’s 2014 Report to the Nations, these schemes are by far the
most common form of occupational fraud, accounting for 85 percent of
cases reported and resulting in a median loss of $130,000 per incidence.
By identifying areas of vulnerability and implementing targeted preventive
and detective measures, anti-fraud professionals can reduce the impact
these threats might have on their organizations.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Learn how to stay a step ahead of this form of employee fraud with the
2-day ACFE seminar, Controlling the Risk of Asset Misappropriation. This
training course will help you assess your organization’s risk of asset misappropriation and will provide best practices for deterring and identifying
the costly theft or misuse of company resources.
• Identify common asset misappropriation schemes, including
skimming, larceny and check
tampering
• Assess entity-wide fraud risks,
including how the organizational
culture affects the threat of asset
misappropriation
• Assess the process-level fraud
risks in the cash receipts, cash
disbursements, payroll and other
functions
• Establish effective internal controls to mitigate the risk of asset
misappropriation schemes
Who Should Attend:
managers
investigators
accountants
professionals
• Respond to an asset misappropriation scheme that has been
identified
Schedule
Memphis, TN | July 2016
Visit ACFE.com/CRAM for updated seminar dates and information.
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Field of Study
Auditing
Course Level
Overview
Prerequisites
None
NEW COURSE!
Developing an Integrated
Anti-Fraud, Compliance
and Ethics Program
Tone at the top can set a precedent for an ethical corporate culture, but a
formal ethics program provides a clear framework for the organization’s
expectations, policies and potential consequences. While compliance
and ethics are the foundation of such programs, the pervasive threat of
fraud makes it critical to also integrate fraud-focused initiatives into the
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
program, including anti-fraud and whistleblower policies.
Learn best practices for creating an effective compliance and ethics
program that incorporates anti-fraud measures. This 2-day course will explore the essential steps your organization needs to take in developing a
program that will effectively foster ethical behavior, promote compliance
and deter fraudulent activities by your employees.
Field of Study
Behavioral Ethics
Course Level
Overview
Prerequisites
None
Who Should Attend:
• Assess an organization’s ethical
and compliance culture
• Create effective anti-fraud,
compliance and ethics policies
compliance officers
• Structure the organization to
reinforce a culture of ethics and
compliance
• Internal auditors
for CFEs.
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D.C. and Professional Interviewing
Skills (pg. 24) and SAVE!
• Attorneys and legal professionals
• Implement a whistleblower
reporting system
• Design and conduct effective
ethics and compliance training
• Address ethical breaches and
noncompliance
• Monitor the anti-fraud, compliance
and ethics programs and remediate any identified deficiencies
Schedule
Denver, CO | February 29-March 1, 2016
Embassy Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center
Hotel Phone: (800) HILTONS
Hotel Cut-Off Date: January 29, 2016
Washington, D.C. | August 2016
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Financial Institution Fraud
Financial institutions have always been targets for criminals. But in this
age of technological advancements and increases in organized criminal
activity, financial institutions are finding it difficult to stay ahead of the
fraudsters. Add to this the significant regulations related to the industry
and it becomes clear that personnel must maintain constant vigilance in
order to detect and prevent fraud at banks and other financial institutions.
This 2-day, instructor-led course will address challenges and solutions
related to fraud and financial institutions, including cyberfrauds and privacy issues. Relevant regulations, such as anti-money laundering laws and
practices, the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act and the GrammLeach-Bliley Act, will be addressed along with related and applicable
anti-fraud solutions. Learn what controls can be implemented to secure
your data in order to minimize the threat of data and identity theft.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Course Level
Overview
• Identify common fraud schemes
particular to financial institutions,
including loan fraud and check
fraud
Who Should Attend:
• Implement Anti-Money Laundering
(AML) and Know Your Customer
(KYC) best practices
investigators
• Identify the warning signs of
insider embezzlement
compliance officers
• Secure data to prevent data and
identity theft
• Internal auditors, forensic
accountants and bank examiners
• Perform due diligence and
prevention
“This course is one of the
most complete seminars I
have attended! Great job.”
— Donaldo A. Laird, CFE
Certified Forensic Auditor and
Investigator
Schedule
Salt Lake City, UT | October 2016
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managers
• Establish fraud risk assessments
and an anti-fraud framework
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Prerequisites
CALL (800) 245-3321 or +1 (512) 478-9000
The complexity of financial statement fraud has received considerable
attention over the past few years and will continue to cause concern. This
course is designed for those who regularly review and evaluate financial
statements. Auditors, both internal and independent, will benefit from an
enhanced understanding of what the numbers mean and the increased
Fees**
ability to detect indicators of fraud.
This 2-day, instructor-led course also discusses the fraud-related responsibilities of financial professionals and provides attendees with practical
techniques to detect financial statement manipulation.
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Who Should Attend:
Accounting
• Recognize the most common
financial statement fraud schemes
Course Level
• Identify the red flags of financial
statement fraud
managers
Prerequisites
• Detect fraud using audit
procedures
• Address issues that might affect
discussion and analysis of the
financial statements
• Understand the fraud implications
of emerging issues in financial
reporting
compliance officers
CPAs and CAs
Overview
None
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professionals
anti-fraud field
Schedule
New York, NY | August 2016
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Vancouver, BC | January 25-26, 2016
The Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
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Health Care Fraud
Health care costs are a top concern for both businesses and individuals, and for good reason: By the year 2019, total national health care
spending is expected to exceed $4.57 trillion, representing 19.6 percent
of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product. Health care companies and providers today face unique industry regulations, procedures and considerations, as well as a heightened potential for fraudulent activity. Consequently, fraud fighters need an in-depth understanding of the industry
environment and the types of health care fraud that can occur, including
how to prevent, detect and investigate them.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
This 2-day, instructor-led course is designed for anti-fraud and audit professionals who work in the payer, provider, vendor and employer benefit
areas or advise clients who operate within the health care continuum. Get
the targeted training you need to keep up with the latest fraud schemes
and related laws affecting this highly complex profession.
Who Should Attend:
• Navigate the complex payment
systems in the U.S. health care
industry
• Accountants, auditors, attorneys
and investigators who service
health care industry clients
• Identify the common health care
schemes committed by providers,
beneficiaries and third parties
• Categorize health care violations
under the legal enforcement
framework
• Conduct a health care fraud
investigation
• Develop fraud prevention procedures specific to the health care
industry
• Government investigators charged
with identifying fraud or noncompliance with government-funded
health care facilities and efforts
• Internal auditors for hospitals,
medical offices and other health
care organizations
• Public-sector investigators
Schedule
Indianapolis, IN | December 2016
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Field of Study
Course Level
Overview
Prerequisites
None
Law Enforcement and
Government Agencies:
Be Prepared
Is your agency prepared with the
resources it needs to detect, deter
and prevent fraud? Does someone
on your team know what to do
when they encounter fraudulent
activity? Do you want to provide
anti-fraud training to your employees at discounted rates?
An Analytical Approach
Analyzing data and crunching numbers are crucial
parts of the fraud examiner’s toolkit. Get the training
you need to make the most of these powerful and
rapidly evolving tools.
SEMINAR
The Law Enforcement and Government Partnership (LEGP) assists
domestic and international agencies at the federal, state and local
levels by providing various discounts and benefits upon recognition
of the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. The partnership provides a variety of benefits that fortify an agency’s body of anti-fraud
knowledge. By joining the LEGP, agencies around the globe are
strengthening their abilities to fight fraud.
One of our most recent agencies to join the partnership is the Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury. They
stated, “More than 35 of our investigators and auditors hold the CFE
credential. We have endorsed this credential for many years, and we
support any investigators and auditors who pursue this designation.”
See page 32.
SEMINAR
Joining the LEGP not only provides your staff with discounts on training and events, it also gives you access to discounted pricing on the
CFE Exam Prep Package (CFE Exam Prep Course and CFE Exam).
Having your agency’s staff obtain the CFE credential will make your
team stronger in the fight against fraud and will also provide your
community a more educated and trained workforce to take on the
mission of investigations and fraud detection.
Visit ACFE.com/LEGP to view our website for partnership benefits
and an informational video to help get you started. There are no application materials for the LEGP program, and joining is free. To receive
updates on the latest agencies to enroll in the LEGP and connect
with more than 1,000 LinkedIn members in the public sector who
are dedicated to fraud prevention and detection, join the ACFE Law
Enforcement and Government Partnership group on LinkedIn. For
more information on how to participate, contact Liseli Pennings at
[email protected]. 
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Uncovering Fraud with Financial
and Ratio Analysis
Learn how to use in-depth financial
and ratio analysis to spot the warning
signs of fraud in your organization.
This course provides an overview of
numerous types of analyses that can be
used to identify embezzlement, corruption schemes and fraudulent financial
reporting.
Using Data Analytics to Detect
Fraud
This course covers basic data analysis
techniques you can use as part of
your fraud investigations. It provides
a variety of data analytics tests that
can be used to detect various fraud
schemes and provides guidance on how
to interpret the results.
See page 25.
SELF-STUDY
COURSE
Data Analysis Techniques for
Fraud Examiners
Featuring case studies, best practices,
sample programs, survey findings and
strategies for success, this book by
ACFE Regent Emeritus Martin Biegelman, CFE, can help you make sense of
the complex issues and requirements
associated with corporate compliance.
See page 54.
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Investigating on
the Internet
Are you using online resources in your internal and external investigations to your best advantage? Presented in non-technical terms, Investigating on the Internet will teach you how to use the Internet to find and
follow leads and make your fraud examinations more effective.
With a better understanding of the information available online, you can
increase the efficiency and success of your fraud examinations. In this
seminar, you will learn how to locate evidence online, discuss methods
for researching foreign corporate records and examine various techniques for optimizing online searches.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Computer Science
Course Level
Who Should Attend:
• Conduct fraud examinations using
the Internet efficiently and legally
• Create advanced searches on
popular search engines
• Search public record sources and
commercial databases online
managers
• Obtain information from foreign
corporate records
financial analysts
• Analyze the evidence you have
found and close the investigation
compliance officers
CPAs and CAs
professionals
Schedule
Atlanta, GA | February 2-3, 2016
Wyndam Atlanta Galleria
Hotel Phone: +1 (770) 955-1700
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Prerequisites
None
Register for this course in Atlanta and
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investigators
• Mine social networking sites like
Facebook and LinkedIn for data in
your investigation
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Overview
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“Probably the most current,
up-to-date information that
I know of being presented
on this subject matter.”
— J. F. Belichick, CFE, PI
Money Laundering
Schemes
Money laundering is a common element in many fraud, corruption and
terrorist-financing cases, and has an economic impact on most businesses and government entities. As technology’s accessibility and ease of
use increase, so does the number of ways a fraudster can conceal his
Fees
ill-gotten gains.
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
This seminar will teach you how to recognize both traditional and emerg-
CPE Credit
ing methods of laundering assets, including new payment technologies.
You will also learn the tools and techniques you need to conduct a successful money laundering investigation.
• Evaluate the goals of a money
launderer at each stage of the
laundering process
• Identify traditional laundering
schemes, as well as schemes
involving emerging payment
methods
• Implement procedures to detect
money laundering and identify red
flags
• Conduct money laundering
investigations at the domestic and
international levels
• Report the results of the investigation and recommend corrective
measures
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Field of Study
Who Should Attend:
• Criminal investigators from local,
state and federal agencies
• Forensic accountants and bank
examiners
compliance officers
Course Level
Overview
Prerequisites
None
and Financial Statement Fraud (pg. 39)
and SAVE!
CPAs and CAs
professionals
Schedule
New York, NY | August 2016
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Mortgage Fraud
In the most recent Financial Crimes Report to the Public, the FBI states
that “the continuing deterioration of the real estate market and the dramatic rise in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures helped fuel the
financial crisis of 2009 and exposed fraudulent practices that were prevalent throughout the mortgage industry.” Compounding the problem, as the
FBI notes, is that “a high percentage of mortgage fraud involves collusion
by industry insiders, such as appraisers, mortgage brokers, attorneys, loan
originators, and other professionals engaged in the industry.”
To help combat this financial plague, fraud examiners must be knowledgeable of the process, players and potential scheme types prevalent
in the mortgage environment. This 2-day course will help you learn to
identify the warning signs of mortgage fraud, and will provide you with
practical approaches to preventing, detecting and investigating such
schemes. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the best training to fight this
growing threat to businesses and the economy.
Fees
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
CPE Credit
16
Course Level
Course Level
Overview
Prerequisites
None
• Identify mortgage fraud indicators
and the most common types of
mortgage fraud
• Implement mortgage fraud prevention measures, including best
practices
• Recognize red flags of credit,
collateral, capacity documents and
closing documents
• Understand legal aspects of
mortgage fraud, including how it
is prosecuted at the federal and
state level, and current federal and
state legislative efforts
Who Should Attend:
compliance officers
• Internal auditors, forensic accountants and bank examiners
• Real estate and financial industry
personnel
• Investigate a suspected mortgage
fraud scheme to resolution
Schedule
Tampa, FL | November 2016
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NEW COURSE!
Presentation Skills for
Fraud Examiners
Communicating in a way that builds trust and confidence is a mandatory
skill for successful fraud examiners. Poorly designed or delivered presentations can diminish the significance of your content and lose your listeners’
interest, but more importantly, it can impact your contribution to your organi-
Fees
zation, dull your appeal to new clients and degrade your credibility.
Members: $295
Non-Members: $395
Develop the essential skills and best practices you need as a fraud examin-
CPE Credit
er to design, rehearse and deliver presentations. In this 1-day, instructor-led
course, you will experience hands-on coaching and real-world scenarios
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that will prepare you to give your best presentation.
Field of Study
Dr. Paul Homoly, a recognized expert in communication skills, will lead this
Course Level
Communications
course. Dr. Homoly is a Certified Speaking Professional and has been coach-
Overview
ing professionals worldwide since 1978. As an attendee, you will receive a
Prerequisites
copy of his book, Just Because You’re Leading... Doesn’t Mean They’ll Follow.
• Pique listeners’ interests when
delivering critical content and
evidence
• Minimize stage fright
• Remain comfortable during presentations, depositions and court
room testimonies
• Connect with listeners in a way
that builds your likeability and
trustworthiness
Who Should Attend:
• Anyone who speaks to influence,
educate, inspire, lead or move
listeners to action. This workshop
is for content experts who speak
one-on-one, in conference rooms
and court rooms, at seminars and
workshops, in telephone conversations, during webinars, and at
general sessions and leadership
conferences
None
Register for this course in New
Orleans and Professional Interviewing
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• Signal your confidence through
movement
• Use the sound of your voice to
influence your listeners
Schedule
New Orleans, LA | January 13, 2016
Omni Riverfront
Hotel Phone: 800-THE-OMNI
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Protecting Against Data
Breaches and Cyberfraud
Losing data to fraud can be more costly than the loss of cash or other
assets. To ensure data security, safeguard intellectual property and protect against cyberfraud, fraud examiners must stay informed of rapidly
advancing technologies, emerging business trends and the methods
Fees
employed by increasingly sophisticated information thieves.
Members: $695
Non-Members: $845
This 2-day, instructor-led course will clarify these issues while guiding you
CPE Credit
through the crucial strategies needed to mitigate the threat of malicious
data theft and minimize the risk of inadvertent data loss. You will also
learn useful steps for the creation of data security policies and related
internal controls.
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Course Level
Course Level
• Describe the ways data can be
stolen by employees and information thieves
• Enact data security measures and
be prepared in the event of a data
breach
• Contend with data theft maneuvers such as social engineering,
hacking and espionage
• Identify various sources of data
loss, both internal and external
• Recognize the impacts of converging trends such as cloud computing and BYOD
• Evaluate legal and regulatory concerns related to data security
Who Should Attend:
compliance officers
• Corporate managers
professionals
CPAs and CAs
anti-fraud field
Schedule
Chicago, IL | April 25-26, 2016
Hyatt Regency Chicago
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Overview
Prerequisites
None
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NEW COURSE!
Understanding the
Mindset of the Fraudster
Once a fraud scandal goes public, the “what, when, where and how”
become a matter of public record. But what about the “why”? What
drives these individuals to lie, cheat and swindle? Understanding the path
a fraudster takes from employee to criminal can provide valuable insight
that can help strengthen your anti-fraud initiatives and make your fraud
examinations more successful.
Take a fascinating look inside the mind of a fraudster during this 1-day
ACFE course. Through discussions of human behavior, video interviews
with convicted fraudsters and interactive problem-solving, you will gain
a deeper understanding of motivations and personality traits common to
Fees
Members: $295
Non-Members: $395
CPE Credit
8
Field of Study:
Course Level
many fraudsters.
Overview
Who Should Attend:
• Recognize common characteristics of fraud perpetrators
• See what societal and organizational factors can lead to fraud
• Recognize red flags in employee
behavior
• Use behavioral knowledge to enhance your fraud examination
• Design anti-fraud programs to
include behavioral characteristics
compliance officers
Prerequisites
None
for CFEs.
Register for this course in Philadelphia
and Tracing and Recovering Fraud
Losses (pg. 49) and SAVE!
professionals
Schedule
Philadelphia, PA | July 18, 2016
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
Hotel Phone: (800) 222-8733
Hotel Cut-Off Date: June 17, 2016
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Effective Report Writing
for Fraud Examiners
Whether working with a client or as part of an internal investigation,
communicating your findings is an important part of the fraud examination process. A written report provides not only a record of the investigation’s results, but can build credibility for your work. Learn to write
an effective report during this 1-day ACFE seminar. This instructor-led
course will introduce you to the fundamentals of good report writing
and enable you to clearly and effectively communicate the results of
Fees
Members: $295
Non-Members: $395
CPE Credit
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your investigation.
Field of Study
Who Should Attend:
• Assess your audience and plan
your report
• Organize your report content to
maximize readability
conduct interviews
• Incorporate visual aids to illustrate
key points
• Identify and address relevant legal
issues in report writing
managers
• Write effective expert-witness
reports
investigators
• Avoid common mistakes when
preparing reports
compliance officers
accountants
professionals
anti-fraud field
Schedule
Nashville, TN | October 2016
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Communications
Course Level
Overview
Prerequisites
None
Register for this course in Nashville
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Tracing and Recovering
Fraud Losses
A conviction or civil judgment in a fraud case is a victory, but where
does it leave the victim? Recovering fraud losses is critical to resolving
the examination — and it is often complex due to fraud’s inherently
clandestine nature. Fraud examiners must be prepared to deal with the
strategic, organizational, investigative and legal challenges of tracing and
recovering the hidden proceeds of fraud.
From tax filings to Facebook, there is a wealth of tools that you can use
to trace illicit funds and recover hidden assets. This 2-day ACFE training
course provides an overview of the resources, legal considerations and
techniques to prepare for and conduct an asset recovery examination.
Fees
Members: $795
Non-Members: $945
CPE Credit
16
Field of Study
Course Level
Who Should Attend:
• Play an important role in recovery
as a fraud examiner
• Structure an asset recovery
examination
• Leverage online resources and
social media sites to find people
and assets
• Use financial records and data
analytics to locate hidden assets
• Comply with legal aspects and
considerations faced in this line
of work
• Asset recovery specialists
Overview
Prerequisites
None
managers
investigators
Register for this course in Philadelphia
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Fraudster (pg. 47) and SAVE!
financial analysts
• Recover fraud losses from third
parties
CPAs and CAs
• Locate and seize assets
internationally
professionals
• Individuals considering starting a
practice focused on fraud deterrence and detection
Schedule
Philadelphia, PA | July 19-20, 2016
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
Hotel Phone: (800) 222-8733
Hotel Cut-Off Date: June 17, 2016
Early Registration Deadline†: June 17, 2016
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MORE LEARNING
MORE SAVINGS
Earn additional CPE credit and save on training costs by attending an
ACFE combo event. These events offer two courses back-to-back in one location, allowing you the
opportunity to get the latest anti-fraud education on two topics.
Register for a combo course and save up to $200 on registration fees. Plus, register by the course’s early
registration date to save an additional $95! See individual event pages for full details.
Upcoming Combo Events:
January 13-15 | New Orleans, LA
July 2016 | Philadelphia, PA
NEW! Presentation Skills for Fraud Examiners
NEW! Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster
ACFE.com/ComboNO
ACFE.com/ComboPhilly
February 1-3 | Atlanta, GA
August 2016 | Washington, D.C.
NEW! Developing an Integrated Anti-Fraud,
Ethics and Compliance Program
ACFE.com/ComboAtlanta
ACFE.com/ComboDC
March 21-24 | New York, NY
ACFE.com/NewYork
TRAINING
EVENTS
ACFE.com/Training
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ACFE Faculty
ACFE faculty members are leading experts in various aspects of detecting, preventing and deterring fraud. They combine years of practical,
professional experience with exceptional speaking and presentation skills.
Although they come from diverse backgrounds, they all share a common
commitment to giving you knowledge, strategies and techniques you can
begin applying immediately to become more effective at fighting fraud.
Jenny Brawley, CFE
Mortgage Fraud Investigations
Associate Director,
Freddie Mac
Allen F. Brown, CFE, CPA
Former Assistant Legislative
Auditor
Rebecca S. Busch, RN, CFE
CEO and President, Medical
Business Associates, Inc.
Hugo A. Holland, Jr., J.D., CFE
Prosecutor,
State of Louisiana
Ryan C. Hubbs, CFE, CIA,
CCEP, PHR, CCSA
Sr. Manager, Fraud Investigation
& Dispute Services
EY
Andrew H. Kautz, CFE
Manager, Special Investigations Unit, Great-West Life
Assurance Company
For detailed bios of ACFE faculty, visit
ACFE.com/Faculty.
Course leaders subject to change. Visit
ACFE.com/Faculty for updated information.
Don Rabon, CFE
President,
Successful Interviewing
Techniques
James D. Ratley, CFE
President and CEO,
ACFE
Chris Rosetti, CFE, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
NYSNA Pension Plan & Benefits
Fund
J. Aaron Christopher, Ph.D.,
CFE, CPA
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Northeastern State University
Bethmara Kessler, CFE, CISA
Chief Audit Executive
Campbell Soup Company
Tiffany Couch, CFE, CPA, CFF
Principal,
Acuity Forensics
Walter W. Manning, CFE
President,
Investigations MD
Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA,
CVA
Vice President and Program
Director, ACFE
Tamara May, CFE, CPC-P, PMP
President,
T.R. Turner & Associates Inc.
Ralph Q. Summerford, CFE,
CPA/ABV, CIRA
President, Forensic Strategic
Solutions, Inc.
Eric Feldman, CFE, CIG
Managing Director for
Corporate Ethics and
Compliance Programs,
Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
Sherman McGrew, J.D., CFE
Program Analyst
U.S. TSA
E. Michael Thomas, CFE,
CBA, CIA, CPA, CRP
Partner,
Crowe Horwath, LLP
John Gill, J.D., CFE
Vice President – Education,
ACFE
Cynthia Hetherington, CFE
President,
Hetherington Group
Janet McHard, CFE, CPA, CFF
President,
McHard Accounting
Consulting, LLC
Liseli Pennings, CFE
Deputy Program Director,
ACFE
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Alton Sizemore Jr., CFE, CPA
President,
Alton Sizemore and Associates
Jonathan E. Turner, CFE, CII
Senior Director, Corporate
Compliance,
Wright Medical Technology
Gerard M. Zack, CFE,
CPA, CIA, ACFE Fellow
Managing Director – Global
Forensics, BDO Consulting
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ACFE Webinars
ACFE Webinars help you stay on the leading edge of the fight against
fraud by providing training and professional development on relevant,
timely topics.
Earn CPE wherever you have Internet access, without worrying about travel
or shipping hassles. ACFE Webinars are focused on providing you with
actionable insights you can begin using in your work immediately.
For the most current information on
upcoming CPE webinars, plus access to
the wide selection of archived webinars,
please visit webinars.ACFE.com.
Putting a Case Together: $1.4 Million Expense
Reimbursement Fraud, a Forensic Accountant and the FBI
CPE Credit: 4
ORIGINAL AIR DATES
PART ONE: MAY 28, 2015
PART TWO: JUNE 4, 2015
In the ACFE’s first ever two-part webinar, a questionable signature on an expense reimbursement led a publicly traded company to call for a more in-depth look at internal controls. This fraud examiner discovered that the
signature was only the beginning of what would become a $1.4 million expense reimbursement fraud. Learn how
collaborating with the client, their internal and external counsel, and the FBI led to the culmination of an indictment
within three weeks of the issuance of the report and a guilty plea less than five months after the questionable
signature was discovered.
The ABCs of Bankruptcy Fraud
CPE Credit: 2
ORIGINAL AIR DATE
JULY 30, 2015
More than 900,000 consumers (individuals or couples), and about 27,000 businesses filed for bankruptcy last year.
Although the vast majority of bankruptcy filings are submitted by consumers or businesses who do not seek to
manipulate the system, the process is subject to abuse. This webinar examines the bankruptcy system and its
actors (e.g., trustees, lawyers, accountants), discusses the different types of bankruptcy fraud and offers specific
suggestions for detecting fraudulent transactions.
Navigating the Evolving Challenges of Business Corruption, Fraud and FCPA Issues in
China’s New Normal
CPE Credit: 2
ORIGINAL AIR DATE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
China is the world’s second-largest economy and over recent years has been the world’s main driver of global
economic growth, making it a critical market for multinational companies and private equity investors. However,
after two decades of rapid growth, China’s economy has reached a critical inflection point and is now unmistakably
slowing. The pressure from structural changes underway will generate an environment even more conducive for
fraud and corruption than ever before. Understanding the impact of China’s new normal will be critical for CFEs to
address potential fraud issues and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance.
Potholes on the Ethical Road from Investigation to Prosecution
CPE Credit: 2
Learn how ethical issues arise throughout the life of a file from investigations to prosecution — and the impacts of
ethical choices — by exploring a series of real-life examples. This webinar provides an overview of the sources of ethORIGINAL AIR DATE
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
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ical guidance for anti-fraud professionals and how to use them. This includes current and practical scenarios for fraud
investigations, and examples of programs and best practices to ensure the best outcome in the fight against fraud.
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ACFE On-Site Training
ACFE On-Site Training is a cost-effective way to meet the professional
development needs of your staff. Instead of booking flights, hotels and
rental cars, have one or more of our industry-leading faculty members
come to your location, at a time that’s convenient for you and your team.
The instructor(s) will bring years of experience on the front lines of the fight
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against fraud and the ACFE course materials that have helped make the
CFE the “gold standard” in the anti-fraud profession.
Benefits of On-Site Training
• Productive — Increase your team’s ability to detect and prevent fraud with knowledge
and solutions that can be applied immediately. ACFE On-Site Training uses the ACFE
course materials that have helped the ACFE become the world’s leading provider of
anti-fraud education.
• Convenient — On-Site Training is conducted at a time that works with your team’s
schedule. And since it takes place at your location, you save travel time.
For more information about how ACFE
On-Site Training can provide a convenient,
cost-effective way to make your team
more skilled at fighting fraud, contact us
today.
ACFE.com/OnsiteTraining
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• Cost-Effective — Hosting an ACFE On-Site Training session costs less than sending a
group of people to an off-site training event.
• Dynamic — During the course, your team will experience an interactive learning environment where their specific concerns
and questions will be addressed in a positive atmosphere. And there are no distractions from questions that have no relevance for your business — all discussions are focused on your specific needs and concerns.
• Motivating — The shared learning experience provides a valuable opportunity for team building and increasing staff motivation and morale.
• NASBA Compliant — ACFE On-Site Training Courses are NASBA compliant to meet the continuing professional education
needs of your staff.
ACFE On-Site Training Topics
Choose topics from the ACFE’s comprehensive anti-fraud curriculum that most directly address the training needs of your staff. Our
Core courses provide a solid foundation in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence, and are recommended for all anti-fraud professionals. Advanced and Specialized courses provide more in-depth knowledge to help develop expertise in focused areas. We will
be happy to help you determine, based on the experience of your team and your specific training needs, the best training options.
Fraud Examination Core Courses
Do you have a group of people who need the fraud-fighting
knowledge and skills represented by the CFE credential? The
CFE Exam Review Course can help your team master the concepts tested on the CFE Exam.
• Auditing for Internal Fraud
• Conducting Internal Investigations
• Fraud Prevention
• Fraud Risk Management
• Using Data Analytics to Detect Fraud
Fraud Examination Advanced and Specialized Courses
The CFE Exam Review Course is now available as an On-Site
Training Course. Your team will benefit from the comprehensive
review and instructor-led discussions, as well as added motivation from attending class with colleagues.
• Bribery and Corruption
• Contract and Procurement Fraud
• Controlling the Risk of Asset Misappropriation
CERTIFIED FRAUD
EXAMINER
• Detecting Fraud Through Vendor Audits
• Financial Statement Fraud
• Uncovering Fraud with Financial and Ratio Analysis
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CPE Credit: 2
Self-Study CPE
CPE Credit: 3
Planning and Preparing for a
Successful Fraud Examination
Written Statement Analysis
Course Level: Basic | Prerequisite: None
This course will teach you to understand how every word plays
a part in a statement and identify signs of fabrication that could
be staring back at you from the written page.
This course explores the first steps that you should
take when an allegation of fraud is brought forward.
From developing a response plan to building your fraud
examination team and conducting interviews, this course
will help you to respond quickly, efficiently and effectively
when an allegation of fraud is received.
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CPE Credit: 6
Data Analysis Techniques for
Fraud Examiners
Course Level: Overview | Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce you to the basics of using data
analysis to uncover fraud. You will work through several
interactive examples to illustrate simple analysis techniques.
With these examples, you will learn how to perform a
variety of tests and interpret the results to identify common
red flags of fraud.
Detecting and Deterring
Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest present major risks at all organizations,
and these risks only increase with globalization. This course
will teach you how to identify, combat and investigate
conflicts of interest that arise in businesses and government
agencies.
• Identify characteristics of conflicts of interest
• Recognize common factors that hinder ethical
decisions
• Recognize conflict-of-interest scenarios
• Recall the benefits and challenges of using data
analytics
• Identify measures used to prevent, detect and
remediate conflicts of interest
• Identify the four phases of the data analysis process
• Determine the components needed to perform
conflicts-of-interest risk assessments
• Recognize common red flags for data that appear to
be suspicious or fraudulent
• Select data analysis techniques that can be applied
based on the type of fraud scheme(s) under investigation
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• Identify challenges that often arise when addressing
conflicts of interest across multiple cultures
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Pick: Legal Issues in
Fraud Examinations
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CPE Credit: 2
Overcoming Bias in
Investigations and Audits
When bias enters an individual’s work, the results can be very harmful.
Allowing bias to impact audits and investigations can lead to the
wrong person being punished and the real perpetrator getting away.
This course explores bias and its effects on investigations and audits.
You will examine conscious and unconscious bias, how bias affects
work and how you can counter its effects.
• Recognize bias and how it can manifest
The ACFE Bookstore offers hundreds of
resources including books and manuals,
self-study CPE courses, the CFE Exam Prep
Course, merchandise and more. In this
interview, ACFE Research Specialist, Ron
Cresswell, J.D., CFE, offers his suggestion
on one must-have ACFE resource to help you in your fight
against fraud.
What is your professional background and current
role at the ACFE?
I’m a legal writer in the Research Department of the ACFE. My
job involves writing, updating and researching ACFE training
materials. Before joining the ACFE, I worked in the legal publishing industry, where I focused on compliance issues. Prior to
my publishing career, I was a civil litigation attorney.
• Distinguish conscious from unconscious bias
What ACFE bookstore product
would you recommend as a beneficial resource to CFEs?
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• Recognize how bias affects auditors and investigators
• Identify how bias relates to professional skepticism
• Determine ways to mitigate the effects of bias
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The Legal Issues in Fraud Examinations
online self-study is a good resource for
any CFE.
Why would CFEs be interested in this product?
From gathering evidence to writing reports, legal issues play a
crucial role in fraud examinations. Therefore, it’s important for
CFEs to understand relevant legal concepts, such as constitutional rights, the rules of evidence and privacy laws. Such
knowledge can help CFEs avoid mistakes and use the law to
their advantage. This course provides a solid overview of the
legal issues most often faced by fraud examiners.
CPE Credit: 12
Corporate Con: Internal Fraud
and the Auditor
How is the information in this product useful for CFEs
in their professional roles?
Chances are you will encounter fraud at some point in your career.
But will you know how to recognize it when you do? Prepare yourself to spot the signs of fraud with Corporate Con: Internal Fraud
and the Auditor.
In this course, you will learn the various types of internal fraud, the
detection methods used to uncover those schemes and preventive
measures that can help reduce the incidence of internal fraud. The
appendix also includes a sample fraud policy and a comprehensive
fraud risk checklist.
WORKBOOK
CD
DVD (NO CPE CREDIT)
ONLINE
This newly revised and redesigned three-part course uses
text, videos, interactive exercises and review questions to
explain the legal issues applicable to fraud examinations.
The first part discusses common fraud claims, such as
bribery and embezzlement, as well as the major federal
laws prohibiting fraud. The second part explains various
legal considerations that arise during fraud examinationss,
including the constitutional and privacy rights of suspects
and employees. This part also contains advice for conducting workplace searches. The final part examines the
federal rules of evidence, and it includes best practices for
giving testimony and maintaining a chain of custody. After
completing this course, fraud examiners will have a broad
understanding of the legal landscape. 
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CPE Credit: 4
CPE Credit: 4
Self-Study CPE
Legal Issues in Fraud
Examinations
Internal Controls for Fraud
Prevention
Legal issues can have a dramatic impact on the outcome
of your fraud examinations. This course will help you learn
to navigate the most common pitfalls, including the legal
elements of fraud claims, the rules of evidence, privacy rights
and other issues relevant to fraud examinations.
Internal controls form a complex system that involves the
collaboration of the board of directors, the audit committee,
internal and external auditors, risk management personnel,
investigators, operations personnel and others. This online
self-study course will explore the key roles in preventive
controls and essential components of internal control, inherent limitations of internal controls and much more.
• Identify the legal elements of fraud
• Differentiate types of fraud claims in civil and criminal cases
• Recognize the most important federal fraud-related
statutes
• Compare types of remedies available in fraud cases
CPE Credit: 3
• Determine employees’ rights during an internal
investigation
• Recognize legal risks associated with workplace searches
• Identify the rules and types of evidence
How to Build an Effective
Ethics Program
CPE Credit: 4
Financial Investigations for
Non-Financial Professionals
Financial statements can be daunting to non-financial
professionals, yet many times that is exactly where fraud is
concealed. This course will prepare you to uncover indicators
of fraud concealed in financial records, even if you’re not an
accountant.
In this course you will review the essential financial statements and their components, the basic accounting principles
that drive the numbers on these statements, examples of
typical occupational fraud schemes that can be uncovered
using financial statements and rudimentary financial analysis
techniques that can point you toward suspicious activity.
This course teaches you how to write and implement an
effective ethics and whistleblower policy. The course discusses general ethics and how it relates to business. It also
provides instruction on how to assess the ethical climate of
your organization. Finally, it examines challenges faced after
an ethics program has been implemented and provides tips
to ensure the program remains successful.
• Analyze why good people do bad things
• Identify the essential components of an ethics and
whistleblower policy
• Determine best practices to use for developing and
implementing an effective ethics training program
• Evaluate the impact of ethics on employees and the
culture of an organization
= This course fulfills the annual ethics CPE requirement for CFEs.
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NEW!
2016 Fraud Examiners
Manual, U.S. Edition
The Fraud Examiners Manual is the global standard for the anti-fraud
profession. Because no other work provides such a comprehensive
guide, every fraud fighter should keep a copy in their library.
The Fraud Examiners Manual:
Books and Manuals
• Examines hundreds of fraud schemes
• Reviews legal principles involved in prosecuting fraudsters
through both the criminal and civil systems
• Provides the tools and techniques necessary to gather information and evidence when conducting a
fraud examination
• Explores why people commit fraud and what can be done to prevent it
• Contains a sample fraud examination report, fraud examination checklist, and sample engagement
and advisory letters
CD-ROM or Download: $79 Members / $159 Non-Members
Printed: $159 Members / $249 Non-Members
Printed/CD Set: $179 Members / $299 Non-Members
Report Writing Manual
By the ACFE Research Team | Paperback, 162 Pages
Being able to write a clear and thorough report is a key component of fraud examination and can
greatly influence a fraud examiner’s professional credibility with litigators, management, direct
supervisors and peers. The Report Writing Manual provides simple, informative explanations detailing
the elements that a fraud examination report should include and how to express the results of your
investigation in an eloquent and succinct manner.
Small Business Fraud Prevention Manual
By the ACFE Research Team | Paperback, 273 Pages
Small business owners and managers cannot afford losses due to fraud yet in many of these types
of businesses are the most common victims. The ACFE’s Small Business Fraud Prevention Manual
provides information on the most common internal and external fraud schemes committed by customers, employees and vendors against small businesses, as well as tips on how to prevent these
schemes from happening to you.
Corporate Fraud Handbook: Prevention and Detection, Fourth Edition
By Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA | Hardcover, 448 Pages
In the Corporate Fraud Handbook, Fourth Edition, Wells explores the three main categories of
occupational fraud and abuse — asset misappropriation, corruption, and fraudulent statements —
and identifies and classifies 13 separate schemes. Wells also provides an overview of the complex
social factors that go into creating an occupational offender, exploring why people do things, and for
what reasons. Understanding why employees engage in this behavior is the key to creating ways to
prevent it.
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NEW!
Profiling the Fraudster:
Removing the Mask to
Prevent and Detect Fraud
By Simon Padgett | Hardcover, 272 pages
Books and Manuals
If you’re a fraud examiner, auditor, forensic accountant, law enforcement professional or anyone challenged with safeguarding your organization’s assets,
Profiling the Fraudster shows you how to remove the mask and recognize the
characteristics and behavioral patterns of potential fraudsters within your organization.
The book explores:
• Fraud examination techniques and how they can be enhanced by using the characteristics of fraudulent
behavior
• Profiling potential perpetrators of fraud
• How to compile a fraud profile
• Organizational fraud, including abuse of power, embezzlement, computer fraud, expense abuse and more
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NEW!
Internal Control/Anti-Fraud
Program Design for the Small
Business
Fraud and Fraud Detection:
A Data Analytics Approach
You Can’t Lie to Me
By Steve Dawson, CFE
Hardcover, 224 pages
By Sunder Gee
By Janine Driver with Mariska van Aalst
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Spam Nation
NEW!
By Marc Goodman
Corporate Management,
Governance and Ethics Best
Practices
Investigator and Fraud Fighter
Guidebook
By S. Rao Vallabhaneni
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Future Crimes
By Brian Krebs
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By Charles E. Piper, CFE
ACFE Duffel Bag
This rugged, refined duffel bag with the ACFE seal, constructed of washed beige cotton
canvas and genuine leather, is perfect for a trip to the gym after work, an overnight business trip or a weekend getaway. The top zipper closure opens to a spacious main storage
area that includes a zippered interior pocket and two small interior pockets without zippers.
Sling the bag over your shoulder using the removable and adjustable shoulder strap or use the
double carrying handles.
Merchandise
Columbia Sportswear ACFE Fleece
Jacket
®
Stay warm and comfortable in our
sporty Columbia® Fleece Jacket. Soft,
breathable and quick drying, our pullover is an ideal layer for any activity. It
features a full-color embroidered ACFE
seal and is 100% polyester fleece with
a full-zip front, elastic cuffs, zip close
hand-warmer pockets and an open
bottom with drawcord hem.
Stainless Steel
Travel Mug
Laptop Computer
Bag
Featuring the ACFE seal printed on
stainless steel, this mug offers a
distinguished look, while keeping your
drink hot at work, at home or while you
travel. The ACFE travel mug also includes a spill resistant lid with a thumb
slide closure and non-skid bottom as
well as a contoured rubber handle.
Holds up to 16 oz.
Featuring a checkpoint-friendly design,
this versatile laptop bag folds flat on
the X ray belt to increase your speed,
convenience and security.
Dual Ballpoint
Stylus Pen
Quickly move from paper to touchscreen with this stylish pen. The ACFE
Dual Ballpoint Stylus Pen features a
ballpoint pen on one end for writing.
On the other end it features a stylus
tip ideal for touch screens, such as
iPhones and iPads or any other touch
screen device.
The back zippered compartment
holds up to a 17” laptop and has a
zippered pocket for files or cords.
The main compartment includes file
dividers and includes an assortment
of pockets, and pen loops for additional organization. The front zippered
pocket holds a removable TechTrap
organizer and includes a media pocket
and ear bud port.
ACFE Leather Gift Set
The ACFE Leather Gift Set includes a leather messenger bag and iPad case,
both made from full-grain, pull-up cowhide and 18 oz. washed brown cotton
canvas. The set is packaged in a rustic tin, making it a perfect gift for you or
your favorite fraud examiner.
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2016 CFE Exam Prep Course
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The CFE Exam Prep Course includes helpful study tools
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•Review important concepts covered on the CFE
Exam with 1,500 study questions
•Simulate the CFE Exam environment with timed
practice exams
•Read more about topics on which you need additional
review with the included PDF version of the Fraud
Examiners Manual
•Stay on track to earning your CFE credential by measuring your progress towards your target dates for
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