Global Schemes with a Local Touch: Fraud Trends affecting Smaller Businesses in the New Decade June 24, 2010 Eastern This interactive and visually engaging presentation will look at fraud risk trends facing smaller businesses in this new decade. Explore the technologies that are being combined with new and emerging fraud schemes, allowing fraudsters to target, defraud, destabilize and devastate smaller businesses in short periods of time. Compliance 101 For Certified Fraud Examiners May 27, 2010 Eastern In this web conference you'll learn the fundamentals of compliance programs. You'll learn about the US Sentencing Guidelines which lay out the foundations of what makes for effective compliance programs, and how companies across the US, and even globally, are using them to create programs that are effective for finding and fixing legal and ethical problems. Electronic Evidence: Why You Should Care! April 22, 2010 Eastern This presentation will examine the major issues a fraud examiner will encounter when dealing with electronic evidence. Through the use of current case studies, participants will discover the pitfalls and challenges, as well as the intrinsic value of electronic evidence in forensic investigations. 2009 Frauds In The News March 25, 2010 Eastern This presentation will briefly touch on many of the fraud schemes that were reported in the news during 2009. These schemes include cash larceny, check tampering, construction frauds, false employee reimbursements, payroll frauds, identity theft, investment scams, loan frauds, Ponzi schemes, corruption and financial statement frauds. So You Want to Be a Fraud Examiner? February 25, 2010 Eastern Are you considering becoming your own boss? Nearly six years after becoming a full-time forensic accountant, and three years since starting her own company, Tiffany Couch shares the joy (and pain) of starting and maintaining a thriving practice. Inside Drug Cartels and the Dirty Banks That Serve Them January 21, 2010 Eastern During his presentation, Mr. Mazur explains why the imagination and creativity of drug lords and their bankers outpace government strategies. AML/OFAC Risk Assessment - The Cornerstone of an Effective Compliance Shop December 17, 2009 Eastern This webinar will help you understand the criticality of these assessments in the current fraud-ridden environment, the increased importance of risk assessments being advocated by government regulators, and industry best practices for conducting an assessment. The First Eleven Places You Look When Investigating on the Internet November 19, 2009 Eastern Do you know how to search the Internet for maximum efficiency and effectiveness? Need a fundamental understanding of how the experts approach complex Internet searches, using the latest websites that can provide information in a way that is easy to use, understand, and navigate? Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Best Practices & Economic Uncertainty October 22, 2009 Eastern This advanced-level webinar will cover the cost benchmarks and cost-savings ideas from the study and plus other guidance from the SEC, PCAOB and COSO and today's best practices. The goal of the class is to save your company time and expense in compliance efforts by implementing a top-down risk-based approach to preventing or detecting material financial statement fraud and errors. The Rise of Insurance Fraud During an Economic Downturn September 24, 2009 Eastern This webinar will detail diverse issues and dynamics of insurance fraud and the effects the latest scams have on the bottom line of any size business. Procurement Fraud’s Anatomy & Illusiveness August 20, 2009 Eastern This session breaks down this widespread fraud in a manner that allows you to gain an understanding of its unique characteristics, detection difficulty, type of individual who traditionally commit procurement fraud, and when a conspiracy is required for a scheme. Mortgage Fraud in a Fiscal Recession June 18, 2009 Eastern During this webinar you will hear an assessment of where the industry is today in the fight on mortgage fraud. We will also be discussing many of the new emerging trends and fraud schemes which are changing the mortgage fraud world. Healthcare Reform and the New Opportunities for the Ethically Challenged May 21, 2009 Eastern In this webinar, you will discuss an overview of the dollars involved, not just in the United States, but worldwide and how the global economy is also inviting global organized efforts into the healthcare arena. Beyond the Technical: Practical and Legal Issues for Deploying Digital Forensics April 23, 2009 Eastern The need for digital forensics in fraud examinations is increasing, but organizations may not be aware of the practical or legal issues that may impact their options to obtain these specialized investigative services. This session will provide practical advice to help organizations make critical decisions. The Fraud Examiner as an Expert Witness March 26, 2009 Eastern This session will give you insight on the pitfalls of expert testimony, and ways to combat attacks by opposing counsel, as well as other helpful tips. Securities Fraud: Fundamental Principles and Resources February 26, 2009 Eastern Securities fraud always seems to be in the news, with some of the biggest – like Enron, WorldCom and now Madoff – becoming household names. This webinar will provide you with fundamental principles related to the detection and prevention of securities fraud. ACFE Webinar Building a World-Class Compliance Program January 22, 2009 Eastern Learn why an effective compliance program is critical for your organization, what constitutes a “world-class” compliance program and how to go about building one in this ACFE webinar. The False Claims Act: A Primer for Fraud Examiners December 18, 2008 Eastern The session will also look at the teamwork required between the relator, his counsel and experts, and the Department of Justice and other Federal investigators. Preventing Employee Fraud at the Point of Entry: Legal and Effective Pre-Employment Screening November 20, 2008 Eastern In this session, learn the basics of legal and effective background checks, as well as hiring techniques aimed at identifying and discouraging dishonest applicants in the first place. Risk Factors and Red Flags of Occupational Fraud October 23, 2008 Eastern In this webinar you will also participate in two case study scenarios where you and other attendees will evaluate the risk for fraud, select investigative procedures to address the risk, and reach conclusions after reviewing results of the investigative procedures. Taking Anti-Fraud Skills around the Globe September 25, 2008 Eastern This session will highlight the advantages and pitfalls that arise when CFE’s take their skills across national boundaries. If you already travel internationally, or are interested in pursuing more international engagements, this session will help you be better prepared and more effective. A “How-To” Guide to Fraud and Forensics August 21, 2008 Eastern You will develop an understanding of the following concepts: elements of fraud, nature of why people commit fraud, fraud detection and prevention, writing comprehensive fraud reports, financials statement fraud, asset misappropriation schemes and interviewing skills. Social Engineering - The Foundation of Today's Fraud Schemes June 19, 2008 Eastern This presentation will detail the elements and indicators of social engineering, provide examples of current social engineering schemes, review the risks entailed by these schemes and provide best practices for risk mitigation. . Understanding and Disrupting Terrorist Financing May 29, 2008 Eastern This session will discuss four factors necessary to understand the multi-dimensional elements involved in the funding process. It will also provide a comprehensive overview of twelve systemic weaknesses exploited by terrorists, encompassing a variety of criminal activity. In addition, the session will provide an overview of the new generation of terrorist, trends, methodologies and the terrorist attack cycle. The presentation will also include discussion of preventive and detective mechanisms, as well as case studies. Fashioning a Fraud: Case Study April 24, 2008 Eastern This session presents a case study modeled after ‘Her Passion for Fashion’ as included in the ACFE/Wiley publication Fraud Casebook: Lessons from the Bad Side in Business. You will be taken through a case study designed to teach how multiple methods of discretionary expense fraud were detected and investigated. The case study uncovers some traditional and some unusually creative fraudulent schemes. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): What Fraud Examiners Should Know March 27, 2008 Eastern The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) has become an enforcement priority regulators and a major compliance issue for United States companies with overseas operations. The Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) are stepping up efforts to investigate and prosecute business corruption significantly raising the reputational and financial risks to companies. Globalization requires U.S. companies and the Certified Fraud Examiners who support them, to become more familiar with the FCPA and the consequences of violations which include penalties and prison time. Legal Elements of a Fraud Examination January 24, 2008 Eastern Many anti-fraud professionals experience easily avoidable pitfalls because they are unfamiliar with elementary legal concepts of a fraud examination. This Group-Internet-Based Webinar will introduce you to the basic concepts of fraud in its legal capacity. What evidence is considered relevant and admissible and how much is needed to prove your case, are a few of the topics to be discussed. Other issues to be covered include search of an employee’s work space and perceived questioning limitations of employees. Healthcare Fraud in America December 20, 2007 Eastern In today’s society, the healthcare industry is in a state of transition. Faced with many unique regulations, systems, procedures and records, the potential for fraudulent activity in this area is at a heightened state. During this webinar, you will have an overview of the state of healthcare fraud, the schemes and steps taken to curb those bent on defrauding Medicare, Medicaid and other healthcare insurance programs. There will also be discussion of the different agencies involved with the detection and investigations of these particular frauds. Get the information you need to keep up with the latest fraud schemes and related laws affecting this highly complex profession. Fraud in the Digital Age November 15, 2007 Eastern This webinar will take a closer look to see how technology is being used to improve classic fraud schemes and how it has created many new opportunities for fraudsters. It will also examine how emerging technologies have created new pitfalls which organizations now face on an everyday basis. Organized Retail Crime October 25, 2007 Eastern This webinar will provide a broad overview and insight into the growing trend of Organized Retail Crime (ORC). This will prepare you to identify when your business has become a target of ORC and provide information on groups you can join to more effectively address them. Anti-Fraud Programs Under AS 5 September 20, 2007 Eastern Evaluating anti-fraud programs has been challenging due to the lack of authoritative guidance. PCAOB AS 5 changes the rules, but leaves much room for interpretation. New publications from various sources can raise your evaluation to a higher level of quality and insight. New tools are starting a transformation of AFPC evaluations that will radically change the nature and extent of practice in this critical anti-fraud area. Learn how to apply these fraud-fighting tools and techniques to your current practice. Financial Statement Fraud in NonProfit Organizations August 23, 2007 Eastern Financial statement fraud in nonprofit organizations is perpetrated using methods that are very different than those used by commercial businesses, and is committed for very different reasons as well. Financial reporting fraud may be committed by either sham charities or by actual working organizations. And the methods used to commit these frauds may surprise you. Case Studies in Employee Fraud June 27, 2007 Eastern Learn from the instructor how these perpetrators developed and executed their fraud, how they were individually able to conceal their crime, how it finally unraveled and the ultimate outcome of each. Fraud and Abuse in Construction and Major Capital Projects May 31, 2007 Eastern This session is designed to identify risks related to the various project elements: schedule, quality and costs. The primary focus is on two major risks – the delivery method, which includes the contract and the use of control techniques and resources to provide effective oversight. Combating Mortgage Fraud March 15, 2007 Eastern Our timely Webinar will provide you with information and updates that will help you identify mortgage fraud and make you more effective in the prevention, detection and investigation of a mortgage fraud. Stock Option Abuses: Allegation, Investigation, Documentation & Recovery December 11, 2006 Eastern The ongoing wave of recent corporate scandals involving stock-option backdating and other abuses has led to numerous high-ranking executives being ousted and sparked a wave of investigations. Webinar participants will hear from leading professionals about implications of stock-option abuses, including the investigative challenges, keys to success, and tips for implementing a successful outcome. Focusing on the investigative compliance and recovery aspects, the panel will also provide insights for participants facing these issues, including scope, special situations, and law enforcement referrals. Using Digital Forensic Technology in Your Investigations August 24, 2006 Eastern Today, almost every investigation involves potential digital evidence. This session will describe the initial questions you should ask about the investigation, including what types of evidence may be available, what types of fraud may have occurred and whether insiders and/or outsiders could be involved. It will focus on the different forms of electronic evidence that may be present and how it can be used to support your case. Designing Successful Know Your Customer Programs June 29, 2006 Eastern Many companies are required to adopt “Know Your Customer” programs as part of their overall anti-money laundering plan. Financial Analysis for Non-Experts March 30, 2006 Eastern When accountants are explaining financial transactions or statements, does it sound like a foreign language? You have found yourself knee-deep in a career of fraud examination with no accounting background. Let us fill in the void and stamp out the fear of the unknown.
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