Live coverage from the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including anti-fraud articles, session highlights, video clips and photo gallery.
At the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, "Testifying as an Expert Witness," presented by Tasha Soroosh, Deputy District Attorney IV at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office provided invaluable insights into the intricacies of courtroom testimony for fraud examiners, emphasizing the importance of preparation, professionalism and effective communication.
Read MoreTuesday morning of the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, Matt Friedman, CEO of The Mekong Club, an organization of Hong Kong’s leading businesses joined to end all forms of human trafficking, took the main stage. Friedman explored the violent and terrifying reality of human trafficking schemes around the world, including his own interactions with victims and their stories. But, where do we, as fraud examiners, come in? Where do we find the intersection of fraud examination and the dark reality of modern slavery? Friedman says it is not as far as we think.
Read MoreIn this video, Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith detailed the sense of danger they were in after they reported their concerns over potential fraud in the Social Security Administration during their session at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.
During her Tuesday morning breakout session, “Expanding Fraud Risk Awareness: Rationalization and Dark Triad Personalities,” Stephanie Mongiello, J.D., CFE, used Wood as an example of a predator-type fraudster. According to Mongiello, predator-type fraudsters are serial offenders noted for their lack of conscience. They are always on the lookout for an opportunity to commit fraud.
Read MoreAccording to Steven Dawson, CFE, CPA and president of Dawson Forensic Analytics, the best internal control that can be implemented at organizations, regardless of size or complexity, is increasing the perception of detection. That was the subject of his educational session, “Increasing the Perception of Detection: Controls that Address the Mind of the Perpetrator,” presented virtually during the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.
Read MoreThis classic case of embezzlement is one of many case studies of nonprofit fraud schemes presented by Rollie Dimos, CFE, CIA, CISA, during the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. Dimos, director of Internal Audit and the Center for Leadership and Stewardship Excellence at the Assemblies of God national office, said Ameer’s scheme illustrates the convergence of the three elements of the Fraud Triangle: pressure, opportunity and rationalization.
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