Be sure to check our Partnerships web page for information about IIA-DC, IIA-NoVA and ACAMS events.
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posted Dec 10, 2011 5:56 AM by Gregory Paige
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updated Feb 20, 2012 6:54 AM
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posted Oct 2, 2011 12:31 PM by Gregory Paige
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updated Oct 30, 2011 2:43 PM
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FCPA and the UK Bribery Act
U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was enacted on 1977. It is critical to be updated on the number of foreign bribery and corruption matters in recent years and the enhanced enforcement actions by the Regulators.
The United Kingdom's Bribery Act of 2010 went into effect on July 1, 2011. The Act holds companies operating in any jurisdiction accountable to prevent and detect corruption and bribery actions undertaken on its behalf directed at anyone, not just foreign officials.
How are these two prominent anti-corruption laws being enforced? What is the impact on companies operating internationally? What opportunities do CFE practitioners have to assist in prevention and detection of corruption under thaws statutes? Additional topics of discussion will include areas of accounting responsibilities, compliance, current enforcement and regulatory trends. Prominent FCPA practitioners, including Attorneys, Forensic Accountants and Investigators will provide more insights into effective FCPA compliance programs and investigation techniques.
Join us on October 26, 2011 for this anti-corruption training event and receive 5 hours CPE.
Other key topics to be discussed will be:
· Compliance
· Current enforcement and regulatory trends
· Investigative techniques
· Due diligence
· Federal oversight
INVITED SPEAKERS:
· Robert N. Driscoll - Partner, Alston & Bird, LLP
· Bill Olsen - Principal, Grant Thornton LLP
· Hugh P. Quinn, CPA, CFE, JD - Principal, Quinn Forensics, Inc.
· Vivian Robinson - Partner, McGuire Woods
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
· Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
· Special investigation unit personnel
· Forensic accountants and auditors
· Internal and independent auditors
· Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies
· Internal and independent auditors Lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Wednesday – October 26, 2011
TIME: 8:00AM – 1:30PM (training starts promptly at 8:30AM)
LOCATION: D.C. Bar Conference Center
1101 K Street NW (Corner of 12th and K Street)
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005-4210
202-737-4700
COST: (includes breakfast and lunch)
· Chapter Members $45
· Non Chapter Members $55
CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn five (5) continuing professional education credits. |
posted Jun 14, 2011 8:40 AM by Gregory Paige
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updated Jul 5, 2011 8:23 PM by Cheryl Hyder
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The DC Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in coordination with the DC chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is very excited to present the following two day training event. 
Summary of key topics to be discussed will be:
Day One:
· Emerging Issues for Online Gambling for Third Party Processors and it's Legal Implications
· Banker’s Perspective on aligning your AML Program Regarding New Products at Financial Institutions
· Money Laundering Update
· Bank Secrecy Act
· Uncovering Financial Crime
· Emerging Issues within Terrorist Financing
Day Two:
· Virtual Currencies Exposing the Financial Crimes Challenges
· Emerging Issues within Money Laundering
· Global Perspective Involving Financial Crimes
· Ethics (2 hours)
Please note: Chapter business and awards are scheduled to take place on Day Two. Please contact acfedc.org if you would like to participate and are unable to attend.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
· Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
· Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
· Banking specialists
· Forensic accountants and investigators
· Internal, independent and government auditors
· Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies
· Internal and independent lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Monday and Tuesday – June 27-28, 2011
TIME: 8:00AM – 4:30PM (each day training starts promptly at 8:30AM)
LOCATION: 2550 M Street, Patton Conference Center (Main Lobby)
(Between 24th and 25th Streets, near Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle Metro Stations)
PRICING*: (each day includes breakfast and lunch and light afternoon snack)
Don't forget to renew your ACFE chapter membership at the reduced rate of $40
Full Two Days (16 CPE)
· ACFE Chapter Members $225
· ACAMS Chapter Members $225
· Non Chapter Members (ACFE) $275
· Non Chapter Member (ACAMS) $275
Day One only (8 CPE):
· ACFE Chapter Members $125
· ACAMS Chapter Members $125
· Non Chapter Members (ACFE) $150
· Non Chapter Member (ACAMS) $150
Day Two only (8 CPE):
· ACFE Chapter Members $125
· ACAMS Chapter Members $125
· Non Chapter Members (ACFE) $150
· Non Chapter Member (ACAMS) $150
ACFE 2011-2012 Membership $40
CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn sixteen (16) continuing professional education credits (day two includes 2 hours of ethics).
* Full refunds are available anytime when requested prior to 3 days of the event. No refunds will be made for “No Shows” (a “No Show” is a person who registers for a program but who does not cancel registration or attend the program). Any registered person may elect to transfer the registration to another person at anytime. Cancellations can be made only by email at chapter@acfedc.org.
* Payments can be electronically made anytime prior to the event start. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate "pay at the door" or payment by checks or cash.
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posted May 6, 2011 7:26 AM by Gregory Paige
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updated May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
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Many companies struggle to determine who will be responsible for managing fraud proactively and reactively within their organization. Not having a coordinated effort can cause confusion in a company’s ability to respond to fraud.
This confusion can cause companies to struggle to determine who will be responsible for managing fraud related issues and could ultimately place the company at greater risk.
This can include a lack of trust by employees in the anti-fraud initiatives of the company, inefficient and ineffective responses to allegations of fraudulent activity, and a dangerous deficiency in the sharing of knowledge throughout the company
This presentation will cover how to define the roles and responsibilities associated with the proactive and reactive initiatives in place to respond to fraud, the importance of developing coordination with these initiatives and how this can lead to setting a more robust tone and culture within an organization.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
· Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
· Special investigation unit personnel
· Forensic accountants and auditors
· Internal and independent auditors
· Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies
· Internal and independent auditors, lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Thursday – May 12, 2011
TIME: 8:00AM – 1:30PM (training starts promptly at 8:30AM)
LOCATION: The Sumner School and Museum, Washington DC
1201 17th Street, NW, Washington DC
(near the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro Stations)
COST: (includes breakfast and lunch)
· Chapter Members $45
· Non Chapter Members $55
CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn five (5) continuing professional education credits. |
posted Feb 26, 2011 2:40 PM by Gregory Paige
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updated Mar 21, 2011 6:19 PM
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The FBI estimates annual losses from mortgage fraud to be in the range of $4 - $5 billion. In addition the FBI has approximately 3,000 pending investigations with 1,571 cases opened in fiscal year 2009.
From loan origination schemes to illegal property flipping, mortgage fraud is a growing threat that is hurting homeowners, businesses, and the national economy. Please join us in learning new ways to detect and combat mortgage fraud, including collecting and analyzing data, spotting emerging trends and patterns and investigative techniques to find and stop criminals before the fact.
Other key topics to be discussed will be:
· The role of mortgage fraud in the financial crisis
· Key mortgage fraud scams
· Tips on preventing mortgage fraud
· Current investigative efforts
· Federal oversight efforts
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
· Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
· Special investigation unit personnel
· Forensic accountants and auditors
· Internal and independent auditors
· Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies
· Internal and independent auditors Lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Thursday – March 17, 2011
TIME: 8:00AM – 1:30PM (training starts promptly at 8:30AM)
LOCATION: The Sumner School and Museum, Washington DC
1201 17th Street, NW, Washington DC
(near the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro Stations)
COST: (includes breakfast and lunch)
· Chapter Members $45
· Non Chapter Members $55
CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn five (5) continuing professional education credits.
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posted Jan 10, 2011 3:47 PM by Unknown user
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updated Feb 8, 2011 4:06 PM by Gregory Paige
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Presentations Available Below
Investigations: Financial Statements and Tax Returns
1/31/2011
This event will focus on implementing and administering sound investigative guidelines critical to the success of a financial statement and/or tax return related investigation and avoidance of criminal and civil liabilities. Additionally, we will explore the use of internal and external resources to address these issues and the adoption of sound policies and procedures in light of the increased risks associated with the investigation of financial and tax fraud.
This session will provide insight into financial investigations from varying perspectives: practitioner/consultants, regulators and attorneys.
Other subject matter to be discussed will be:
- Identifying important available tools of analysis
- Enhancing the understanding of applications of analytical procedures, digital analysis, data mining and related investigative techniques
- Illustrating specific skill-set needs to facilitate fraud investigation
- Developing investigative techniques and skill sets
- Avoiding legal pitfalls when investigating possible fraud
- Awareness of consequences associated with investigations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
- Special investigation unit personnel
- Forensic accountants and auditors
- Internal and independent auditors
- Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies
- Internal and independent auditors Lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
- Special investigation unit personnel
- Forensic accountants and auditors
- Internal and independent auditors
- Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies
- Internal and independent auditors Lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Monday – January 31, 2011
TIME: 8:00AM – 1:30PM (Training starts promptly at 8:30AM)
LOCATION: The Sumner School and Museum
1201 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC (near Farragut North Metro Station)
COST: (Includes breakfast and lunch)
- Chapter Members: $45
- Non Chapter Members: $55
CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn 5 continuing professional education credits.
REGISTRATION - Please visit http://financialandtaxreturns.eventbrite.com for Registration!
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posted Nov 10, 2010 10:00 AM by Unknown user
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updated Nov 10, 2010 10:48 AM
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Presentations Available Below
As criminals become increasingly sophisticated, the number and breadth of fraud schemes directed towards commercial payments have increased. Our presenter will set the groundwork by examining recent cases of commercial payments fraud (ACH, Wire Transfer, and Check Fraud); provide perspectives on how this fraud is evolving; and discuss what it means for banks and business. This training is designed to help identify and become more aware of Cyber Fraud Schemes.This training will assist and teach you about the crime of identity theft and will provide detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft. Financial investigators will learn how to aid clients in the detection and prevention of identity theft. Law enforcement will learn how to obtain resources and how to help victims of identity theft. As a consumer, you can learn how to avoid identity theft – and learn what steps you need to take when your identity is stolen. In addition, you will learn about credit freeze which allows you to restrict access to your credit reports and assist you in helping you to advise and protect your clients. Who should attend: · Certified Fraud Examiner and anti-fraud specialists · Special investigation unit personnel · Loss prevention and security professional · Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies · Detectives and private investigators · Internal and independent auditors lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Monday – November 8, 2010 TIME: 8:00AM – 1:30PM (Training starts promptly at 8:30AM) LOCATION: The Sumner School and Museum in Washington, DC 1201 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC (near Farragut North Metro Station) COST: (Includes breakfast and lunch) Chapter Members: $45 Non Chapter Members: $55 CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn 4 continuing professional education credits. REGISTRATION: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/623893081. Register by using our chapter website at www.acfedc.org Email questions to chapter@acfedc.org
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posted Jun 10, 2010 2:55 PM by Unknown user
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updated Mar 12, 2011 9:51 AM by Gregory Paige
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Legal Updates
(Including Ethics)
June 23, 2010
8 CPE
This year we have seen tremendous changes in the legal world involving fraud and the regulations around combating fraud. The Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE DC) will hold our annual meeting and daylong training session on Wednesday June 23, 2010. In addition, we are pleased to announce this years Fraud Examiner of the Year award recipient.
The training session will be divided into three sections:
Section one will include a discussion of the basic legal elements of fraud presented by a well-known and highly respected member of the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) community. In addition, we will get an update on the newly formed Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission established to "examine the causes, domestic and global, of the current financial and economic crisis in the United States”.
Section two will focus on two specific areas: updates to the bankruptcy laws and updates and new trends in workplace and employment fraud.
Section three will focus on ethics for the certified fraud examiner, covering the basics, most frequent causes for disciplinary action, and ways to avoid the pitfalls.
Presenters to include:
- W. Michael Kramer, J.D., CFE - Attorney at Law, Consultant
- Jennifer Larkin Kneeland – Partner, Linowes and Blocher LLP
- Jeff Pargament – Partner, Pargament & Hallowell, PLLC
Who should attend:
- Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
- Special investigation unit personnel
- Criminal investigators and detectives from local, state, and federal agencies
- Internal and independent auditors, lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Wednesday - June 23rd , 2010
TIME: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (training starts promptly at 8:30AM)
LOCATION: The Sumner School and Museum, Washington, DC
1201 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC (near the Farragut North Metro Station).
COST: (Includes breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack)
- Chapter Members: $100
- Non Chapter Members: $125
CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn 8 continuing professional education credits (includes 2 ethics credits).
* Full refunds are available anytime when requested prior to 3 days of the event. No refunds will be made for “No Shows” (a “No Show” is a person who registers for a program but who does not cancel registration or attend the program). Any a registered person may elect to transfer the registration to another person at anytime. Cancellations can be made only by email at chapter@acfedc.org.
* Payments can be electronically made anytime prior to the event start. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate "pay at the door" or payment by checks or cash.
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posted May 14, 2010 8:46 AM by Unknown user
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updated May 18, 2010 3:54 AM
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The Northern Virginia Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (NOVA IIA) have offered member pricing to our membership for their next seminar -- The Reid Technique of Intervewing in Fraud Cases. Presentation Overview This program will focus on two primary topics:
Behavior Symptom Analysis
During this segment of the program you will learn the verbal and nonverbal behavior symptoms that are displayed by a person who is telling the truth during a non-accusatory interview, as well as those displayed by a person who is withholding or fabricating relevant information. The specific behaviors discussed include attitude; posture; significant posture changes; grooming, personal and protective gestures; eye contact; and, verbal responses. The ability to recognize and evaluate these behaviors becomes particularly important in those cases in which the available investigative information does not definitively establish the credibility of the subject.
At the conclusion of this segment of the program, you will have a behavioral model for both the truthful and deceptive individual that can be used for the evaluation of subjects in future investigative interviews.
The Behavior Analysis Interview
Most investigative interviews consist of two types of questions – investigative and behavior provoking. Investigative questions concern the subject’s version of events, alibi or activities at the time in question, developed by the traditional who, what, where, when, why and how type of questions. Behavior provoking questions are ones that are used to assess the subject’s truthfulness by evaluating the nature of their response. Truthful people answer the behavior provoking questions one way, while a deceptive person usually offers a different verbal response. During this segment of the program you will learn how to phrase and ask the behavior provoking questions, and describe the type of answers to anticipate from the truthful and deceptive individuals.
Speaker: Joseph P. Buckley III is a forensic interviewer, detection of deception examiner, lecturer and consultant. Mr. Buckley is President of John E. Reid and Associates in Chicago, Illinois. He has been with the firm since 1971. He is co-author of three books The Investigator Anthology; Criminal Interrogation and Confessions; and Essentials of The Reid Technique, as well as numerous articles and papers. He is a contributing author to The Encyclopedia of Police Science and the Encyclopedia of Security Management. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the American Society for Industrial Security, the American Management Association, the Chicago Crime Commission, as well as numerous other professional organizations. Mr. Buckley has lectured extensively to law enforcement, government and business groups.
Location: NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 Date/time: June 8, 2010 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
CPE: 8 Pricing: 95.00 NOVA IIA & DC ACFE Members | 145.00 Non-Members
REGISTRATION http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/view.event_detail/cid/209/event_id/14762 and use member buy now button. |
posted Apr 23, 2010 6:43 PM by Unknown user
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updated May 9, 2010 6:10 AM
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Financial investigators must look beyond the numbers to properly address allegations of fraud. Gathering information from interviews is an integral part of the investigation process -- getting to the truth requires more than simply asking questions and recording answers. You will learn significantly more from an interview subject when you are able to identify signs of potential deception, which prompt you to probe deeper and also politely but firmly shut down attempted evasiveness. Interviewing is an art. Our training event is designed to help you refine your soft skills set. When do you have enough information and how do you know the level of honesty? The event will also focus on body language. We will discuss the importance of the messages a person sends with expressions, gestures, cultural/regional differences, universal emotions, and deceptive tells. Who should attend: - Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
- Special investigation unit personnel
- Loss prevention, private detectives, and security professionals
- Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies
- Internal and independent auditors Lawyers, prosecutors and other professionals
DATE: Thursday - May 13th, 2010 TIME: 8:00AM - 1:30PM (training starts promptly at 8:30AM)
LOCATION: The Sumner School and Museum, Washington, DC 1201 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC (near the Farragut North Metro Station). COST: (Includes breakfast and lunch) - Chapter Members: $45
- Non Chapter Members: $55
CPE Credits: This course offers an opportunity to earn 5 continuing professional education credits.
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