The Fine Line Between Oversight and Overreach

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The Fine Line Between Oversight and Overreach

Attendees of the session led by Gerry Zack, CFE, CCEP, CIA, at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference received a lesson in mitigating risk by identifying and responding to privacy issues when performing fraud investigations. From racist social media posts to messy divorces and document retention policies, Zack walked members of the workshop through a variety of scenarios to brainstorm how to handle difficult privacy situations in the workplace. 

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Simplifying Evidence Analysis with the Help of AI

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Simplifying Evidence Analysis with the Help of AI

Texas State University associate professor and ACFE Hubbard Award winner Zach Kelley was excited to talk about a partnership that connected his students with regional district attorneys — all with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). He shared more about this unique partnership in his session at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, “From Images to Insights: University Students Advancing AI-Based Evidence Analysis.” 

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Digging Deep with Primary Sources 

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Digging Deep with Primary Sources 

During their breakout session at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, Jennifer Mackovjak, CFE, and Craig Kelbus reviewed cases they worked where critical information was found using primary source materials. They emphasized the importance of digging deep to search beyond public databases to get necessary information for solving fraud investigations. 

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Safeguarding Your Organization Against Grant Fraud

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Safeguarding Your Organization Against Grant Fraud

Robert Hogan, CFE, is the owner of fraud examination and forensic accounting firm Hogan Forensics. During his session at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, Hogan shared his invaluable insights on grant fraud, informed by his extensive field experience and profound understanding of compliance and risk management.

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