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19th Annual ACFE
Fraud Conference and Exhibition July 13-18, 2008 • Hynes Convention Center • Boston, MA Join over 2,000 attendees and: • Learn at more than 60 unique educational sessions • Connect with a diverse group of anti-fraud professionals • Join your colleagues in our Exhibit Hall and Career Fair
2008 Keynote Speakers Senator George Mitchell Distinguished Diplomat and Former U.S. Senator
Alice Fisher Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
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John P. “Sean” Coffey Partner, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP and “King of Shareholder Lawsuits”
Plus many more inside!
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Learn.
Connect.
Join the anti-fraud revolution.
19th Annual ACFE Boats on the Charles River
Fraud Conference and Exhibition July 13-18, 2008 • Hynes Convention Center • Boston, MA
Top Reasons to Attend ✩ Gain perspective from leading keynote speakers ✩ More advanced sessions, case studies and panel discussions designed for experienced professionals ✩ Expand your professional network of contacts for referrals and assistance ✩ Explore new career opportunities at the ACFE Career Fair ✩ Learn from subject matter experts what’s ahead, so you can prepare ✩ Discover innovative solutions and technology in the Exhibit Hall ✩ Earn up to 40 hours of CPE credit towards your CFE, CPA or other professional certifications
Dear Colleague, Professional development is something we all strive for. But what exactly does it mean for each of us? Some focus on learning the latest and greatest tools and techniques to aid in their everyday duties, while others focus on connecting with other professionals who share their challenges and goals. The ACFE has gone to great lengths to make sure all attendees can meet their professional development needs and “join the anti-fraud revolution.” You won’t want to miss this year’s event, as we are privileged to welcome Senator George Mitchell, who is most recently known for his investigation into Major League Baseball’s potential use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone by Major League Baseball players. Our amazing lineup of keynote speakers also includes Alice S. Fisher, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice; Robert Hare, Ph.D, Author, Professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia; and John P. “Sean” Coffey, Co-Managing Partner of Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, New York. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the career development opportunities the ACFE Career Fair has to offer. Representatives from industry-leading companies and government agencies will be at the ACFE Career Fair in search of qualified, employees to fill highly-desired anti-fraud positions. You will benefit whether you are seeking a new job, a new career or simply striving to be aware of the latest trends and opportunities for professional development. We’ve packed a lot into the ACFE Fraud Conference, giving you the chance to customize your learning needs. Choose from more than 60 unique educational sessions presented by industry experts from the world’s top organizations. In addition, the exhibit hall will offer informative demonstrations from more than 60 exhibitors featuring the latest technologies. Both new practitioners and experienced professionals will find this conference invaluable. Don’t miss this opportunity to address your professional development needs, network with the world’s finest professionals and wander around the wonderful city of Boston. You’ll be glad you chose this conference — we guarantee it. Register at www.FraudConference.com or call (800) 245-3321 to speak to one of our representatives. I look forward to meeting you in Boston.
James D. Ratley, CFE President, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners P.S. Be sure to take advantage of early registration and group discounts on pgs. 20-21. | Register by April 18 and SAVE up to $200! See pg. 20-21 for details.
Gather with more than 2,000 anti-fraud professionals from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and realize your full potential in the global fight against fraud. With informative educational sessions, presentations and lots of networking opportunities, you’ll walk away with more tools, resources and contacts than ever before. Diverse Backgrounds, Common Goals
The 19th Annual Fraud Conference attracts professionals from around the world who are involved with any aspect of identifying, preventing and detecting fraud and white-collar crime within organizations. In addition to accountants, auditors, investigators, law enforcement and anti-fraud specialists, professionals in governance, risk management, compliance, corporate security, loss prevention and the legal field are some of the many groups who choose to participate in the conference.
Leading Keynote Speakers
Anti-Fraud Exhibition
Tour the Exhibit Hall during the conference, where more than 60 leading anti-fraud vendors come together. The Exhibit Hall features the Cyber Café, ACFE Bookstore, Professional Development Demonstrations, Book Signings, ACFE Fraud Museum traveling exhibit, silent auction and Career Fair, pg. 6.
Award Ceremonies
Each year, the ACFE presents the prestigious Cressey Award and Cliff Robertson ACFE Sentinel Award in recognition of the professional contributions from these experts.
The ACFE Annual Fraud Conference traditionally hosts the world’s leading authorities from business and government. These experts in their fields share their insights and address the key anti-fraud issues relevant to you. This year’s conference in Boston is no exception. The 2008 lineup of featured speakers is a diverse group of influential leaders and practitioners who will both inform and enlighten you. Read about this year’s conference keynote speakers on pg. 4.
The Cressey Award — The ACFE’s highest honor, The Cressey Award is bestowed annually for a lifetime of achievement in the detection and deterrence of fraud. Cliff Robertson ACFE Sentinel Award — This award is bestowed annually on a person who, without regard to personal or professional consequences, has publicly disclosed wrongdoing in business or government.
More Educational Options
Customize your learning by choosing from 11 parallel tracks with more than 60 unique educational sessions presented by industry experts from the world’s top organizations. Both new practitioners and experienced professionals will find opportunities to enhance their knowledge, expand capabilities and learn new skills. Regardless of your experience level, we offer the right training for you, pgs. 7-19.
More Networking Opportunities
Make contacts and exchange ideas with peers and industry leaders during our numerous networking opportunities. This year’s conference offers new organized networking sessions to help you build your professional network, pg. 5.
The ACFE is also proud to recognize members and chapters who have displayed exceptional achievement in preventing, detecting and investigating fraud with its annual ACFE awards.
Professional Development at the Career Fair
Whether you are seeking a new job, a new career or simply striving to be aware of the latest trends and opportunities for professional development, you won’t want to miss the ACFE Career Fair. Representatives from industry-leading companies and government agencies will be at the ACFE Career Fair in search of qualified employees to fill highly-desired positions, pg. 6.
Customize Your Conference
Attend the entire week-long event (Full Conference) or select any combination of courses (Pre-Conference, Main Conference, Post-Conference) to create training that suits your needs.
Sunday, 7/13 Pre-Conference CPE Credits: 4 (choose one)
The Evolving Legal Landscape of Fraud Examinations, pg. 7
Report Writing for Fraud Examiners, pg. 7
Monday, 7/14
Tuesday, 7/15
Wednesday, 7/16
Thursday, 7/17
Friday, 7/18
Post-Conference CPE Credits: 16
Main Conference CPE Credits: 20
(choose one)
Mortgage Fraud, pg. 19 11 parallel tracks with more than 60 unique educational sessions. See pgs. 8-17 for session descriptions and a full schedule.
Interviewing in High-Tech Fraud Examinations, pg. 19 Auditing/Investigating Fraud Seminar, pg. 18
View a full schedule online and create your schedule by visiting www.FraudConference.com
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Featured Speakers Learn.
Keynote Speakers During our general sessions and working lunches you’ll have the opportunity to hear how some of the worlds leading professionals are influencing the fight against fraud. Walk away educated and inspired. Visit FraudConference.com/keynote-speakers.asp for complete bios of each keynote speaker. Senator George Mitchell
Distinguished Diplomat and Former U.S. Senator In his illustrious 14-year career in the Senate, Mitchell served as Senate Majority Leader from 19891995 and for six consecutive years was voted “the most respected member” of the Senate by a bipartisan group. His efforts as chair of the peace negotiations between the UK and Ireland ended decades of conflict, earned him worldwide praise, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Mitchell might be best known for leading two high-profile independent investigations — a Special Commission investigating allegations of impropriety in the bidding process for the Salt Lake City Olympic Games, and a large-scale investigation for Major League Baseball into potential usage of anabolic steroids and HGH by its players.
John P. “Sean” Coffey
Co-Managing Partner, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, New York Mr. Coffey served as lead trial attorney in two of the most notable civil fraud cases to go to trial (the WorldCom securities class action, which settled for a staggering $6.15 billion, and the Arthur Andersen audit malpractice case, the largest non-profit bankruptcy in U.S. history, in which he obtained a $217 million settlement). Mr. Coffey’s role in the WorldCom case has been featured in many publications, and he was recently profiled by Bloomberg as the “King of Shareholder Lawsuits.” He is currently representing investors in securities litigation arising from financial scandals at Refco, HealthSouth, Delphi, Converium and Omnicom.
Alice Fisher
Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice Alice Fisher was appointed by the President in August 2005 as Assistant Attorney General to head the Criminal Division in the United States Department of Justice. Prior to the appointment, she was a Partner for Latham & Watkins and had previously served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for two years with responsibilities for managing both the counter-terrorism and corporate fraud sections. She currently serves as Chair of the National Procurement Fraud Task Force.
Dr. Robert Hare, Ph.D.
Author, Professor of Psychology University of British Columbia Dr. Robert Hare has devoted most of his academic career to the investigation of clinical psychopaths and the widespread implications for mental health and criminal justice. He regularly consults with law enforcement, including the FBI and the RCMP. His current research explores the infiltration into today’s corporations by those with destructive personality characteristics. In 2006, he co-authored Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go To Work, which extends his theory and research to fraudulent behavior in the business and corporate world.
Patrick Kuhse
Convicted Fraudster Patrick Kuhse will share his life story of prominence as a stockbroker and former Certified Financial Planner, his involvement in a bribery scheme with the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office, his subsequent flight and life as an international fugitive, eventual self-surrender and incarceration in both a foreign jail and U.S. Federal Prisons. During Patrick’s session, he will define business ethics, discuss common ethical dilemmas in the financial services industry, discuss why people make the ethical decisions they do, and provide insight on how to define, develop and control our own ethical behaviors. | Register by April 18 and SAVE up to $200! See pg. 20-21 for details.
Networking Opportunities Connect.
New Member Orientation
Sunday, July 13 • 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. New ACFE members are invited to attend a New Member Orientation before the Welcome Reception. Join other new members to learn more about the CFE credential, member benefits, online resources, chapter participation and more. Meet ACFE leaders, volunteers and staff who will share insight into how to get the most out of your membership and answer any questions you might have.
ACFE Career Fair
Take advantage of this prime opportunity to build relationships by networking with staff and recruiters from the industry’s top companies and government organizations. Share your resume, explore job opportunities or simply stay abreast of the latest trends and opportunities for professional development. Attend brief presentations loaded with relevant tips and suggestions on how to efficiently and effectively navigate the complexities of today’s job market. See pg. 6 for more details.
Welcome Reception
Sunday, July 13 • 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Registration is complimentary. Join us in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday as the ACFE hosts a Welcome Reception for conference attendees. This is the perfect opportunity for attendees to meet vendors and get a sneak peek at the latest anti-fraud services and products while enjoying refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres.
Attendee Networking Reception
Tuesday, July 15 • 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory Pre-register and pay for tickets before conference: $55 Tickets on-site: $75 Dine and network with fellow attendees, ACFE faculty and staff while taking in Boston’s most breathtaking views. The Tuesday night reception is set at the Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory, a unique setting perfect for networking with colleagues, potential clients and customers in a relaxed, social setting. The Skywalk Observatory is a short walk from the Hynes Convention Center and is the only observatory in New England offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Greater Boston area and beyond. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission by ticket only.
Online “My Schedule” Tool: A Great Way to Connect and Meet
Available exclusively to registered conference attendees, the “My Schedule” online tool is your one-stop access to educational sessions, networking, conference announcements and registration needs. This community enables you to create and edit your educational schedule, register and view your itinerary for the week as well as network electronically through the Discussion Forum by posting and answering questions, comments or providing new information.
Anti-Fraud Exhibition
Sunday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 15 During the conference, stay abreast of emerging anti-fraud technology and tools at the Exhibit Hall with more than 60 leading vendors. Meet face-to-face and see for yourself what leading suppliers have to offer you: up-to-date products, services and technology to help you operate more efficiently and profitably. Participate in exhibitor demonstrations while you browse the aisles for new ideas and inspiration. The Exhibit Hall will be the center of excitement with fun social events, numerous raffles and the ACFE Bookstore.
Prudential Center
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Anti-Fraud Exhibition Connect.
Discover Solutions in the Exhibit Hall During the conference, stay abreast of emerging anti-fraud technology and tools at the Exhibit Hall with more than 60 leading vendors. Meet face-to-face and see for yourself what leading suppliers have to offer you: up-to-date products, services and technology to help you operate more efficiently and profitably. Participate in demonstrations or simply browse the aisles for new ideas and inspiration. The Exhibit Hall will be the center of excitement with fun social events, numerous raffles, the ACFE Bookstore and the newly added silent auction benefiting the Ritchie-Jennings Scholarship Fund.
Exhibit Hall Schedule Sunday, July 13 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ✩ Exhibit Hall Open ✩ Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall ✩ ACFE Bookstore, Career Fair and Cyber Café Open Monday, July 14 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ✩ Exhibit Hall Open ✩ ACFE Bookstore, Career Fair and Cyber Café Tuesday, July 15 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ✩ Exhibit Hall Open ✩ ACFE Bookstore, Career Fair and Cyber Café Wednesday, July 16 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ✩ ACFE Bookstore and Cyber Café Thursday, July 17 7:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. ✩ ACFE Bookstore and Cyber Café Friday, July 18 7:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. ✩ ACFE Bookstore and Cyber Café *Schedule subject to change.
Cyber Café
Stay in touch with the world while at the conference. Take advantage of the Cyber Café, where you can check your email, surf the web at high speed or download needed files in your free time. Includes walk-up computer stations, laptop plug-ins and a free wireless zone.
ACFE Bookstore
Expand your anti-fraud knowledge with one of many comprehensive resources and innovative tools available at the ACFE Bookstore. From new books and manuals to the latest software programs or ACFE gear, find it all in the Exhibit Hall.
| Register by April 18 and SAVE up to $200! See pg. 20-21 for details.
In this time of rapid technological change, globalization and market transformation, high achievers must constantly challenge, refresh and renew themselves while pursuing new avenues to prosperity and personal excellence. Access to professional development and the skill-building needed to get ahead and stay ahead is a hallmark of the ACFE. Once again, the ACFE will host the Career Fair for conference attendees. Located within the Exhibit Hall, this is your opportunity to build relationships with potential organizations to target in your job search, share your résumé, explore job opportunities and informally interview with company or agency representatives. Visit FraudConference.com/career-fair.asp for participation details.
Pre-Conference Sessions Learn.
Choose from Two Engaging Pre-Conference Sessions Pre-conference workshops are a great way to kick-start your ACFE Fraud Conference experience and will give you the tools to gain a professional edge. These four-hour sessions provide a higher level of instruction and practical skill development than a typical main conference session. Make plans to arrive early and take advantage of one of these offerings. NEW COURSE!
NEW COURSE!
Report Writing for Fraud Examiners
The Evolving Legal Landscape of Fraud Examinations
CPE Credits: 4 Course Level: Basic / Prerequisite: None Sunday, July 13 • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
CPE Credits: 4 Course Level: Basic / Prerequisite: None Sunday, July 13 • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Alton Sizemore Jr., CFE, CPA Director of Investigations, Forensic / Strategic Solutions, PC
Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, CVA Program Director, ACFE
John D. Gill, J.D., CFE Research Director, ACFE
Figuring out who committed the fraud is often the easiest part of the fraud examination. Writing the report is the hardest part of the process for many people. However, it doesn’t have to be. This class will start by providing you with some tips and tricks for better writing in general. You can use these techniques not only to help you write better reports, but to also write better letters and e-mails. Next, you will be given a standard report template that can be used for most fraud examination cases. Finally we will focus on the different types of reports you may be asked to write, including how they differ and how they should be structured.
Legislation around the U.S. is constantly being filed and made into law. Courts continually issue legal opinions that affect practitioners in fraud-related fields. This pre-conference seminar is designed to cover the ever-evolving legal landscape for fraud examiners and will review, for example, new rules related to evidence, new decisions and legislation in corporate and accountant liability, as well as the basic legal principles that support them. This workshop will also cover other relevant legal changes and developments in fraud examination.
What You Will Learn ✩ Writing more clearly and concisely ✩ Presenting your thoughts and ideas more positively ✩ Avoiding overused words and phrases ✩ Assessing your audience ✩ Understanding the types of fraud examination reports
What You Will Learn
✩ Using a standard reporting format
✩ Evidentiary issues for fraud examiners
✩ Improving your communications to management and outside parties
✩ Recent e-discovery changes
Who Should Attend ✩ Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
✩ Workplace constitutional issues ✩ Other recent legislation and jurisprudence in fraud Who Should Attend
✩ Internal and independent auditors
✩ Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
✩ Forensic accountants
✩ Forensic accountants
✩ Lawyers and law enforcement personnel
✩ Loss prevention and security professionals
✩ Detectives and private investigators
✩ Special Investigation Unit personnel
✩ Loss prevention and security professionals
✩ Law enforcement personnel
✩ Individuals responsible for communicating the results of investigations to management
✩ Internal and independent auditors
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Main Conference Sessions Learn.
Monday, July 14 8:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Opening Session: Senator George Mitchell, Distinguished Diplomat and Former U.S. Senator
Track A Awareness, Prevention and Deterrence 10:20 - 11:40 a.m.
2A Procurement Fraud’s Anatomy and Illusiveness Level: Intermediate
Track B Detection, Investigation and Resolution
Track C Cutting Edge: Emerging Trends and Issues
2B Want to Interview Like a Wiz? Then Follow the Yellow Brick Road
2C Brand-Jackers: Protecting Valuable Trademarks from Cyber Crooks
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Track D Auditing for Fraud in the Future 2D Continuous Internal Auditing and Fraud Prevention: SAS112
Lunch and General Session: Alice Fisher, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
1:40 - 3:00 p.m.
4A The Profile of the WhiteCollar Criminal Level: Basic
Level: Intermediate
2E Worst and Best IT Management Practices Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
11:40 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
4B (session 2 repeated) Want to Interview Like a Wiz? Then Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Track E Friend or Foe: Fraud and Technology
4C Identity Theft Red Flags: Complying with the FACT Act, Section 114 and Managing the Risk
4D Taking Computer-Aided Detection Beyond the Basics
5C Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption in a Globalized, Regulated and Digital Environment
5D Employee Fraud and the Internal Auditor — What To Do When You Find It
Level: Advanced
4E Intellectual Property Theft in the Digital Age — Prevention and Investigation Level: Basic
Level: Basic
3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
5A Finding Fraud in All the Right Places Level: Basic
5B How to Conduct Proper and Ethical Investigations Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
5E Digital Currencies, Social Networks and Virtual Worlds: The New Fraud Frontier? Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Tuesday, July 15 8:30 - 9:50 a.m.
General Session: John P. “Sean” Coffey, Co-Managing Partner, Bernstein Litowitz, Berger & Grossman, LLP
10:20 - 11:40 a.m.
7A (session 5 repeated) Finding Fraud in All the Right Places Level: Basic
7B (session 5 repeated) How to Conduct Proper and Ethical Investigations Level: Intermediate
7C (session 5 repeated) Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption in a Globalized, Regulated and Digital Environment
7D (session 5 repeated) Employee Fraud and the Internal Auditor — What To Do When You Find It Level: Intermediate
7E (session 5 repeated) Digital Currencies, Social Networks and Virtual Worlds: The New Fraud Frontier? Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
11:40 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Lunch and General Session: Dr. Robert Hare, Author, Professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia
1:40 - 3:00 p.m.
9A The Importance of an Effective Whistleblower Hotline and Follow-up Process
9B Investigative Intuition: The Foundation for Case Success
10A Key Steps to Implement a Fraud and Misconduct Strategy
10B Getting Your Case to Criminal Court
11A (session 10 repeated) Key Steps to Implement a Fraud and Misconduct Strategy
11B (session 10 repeated) Getting Your Case to Criminal Court
12A The Violation of Public Trust
12B Investigators Panel: Fraud Investigation — What’s Changed? What’s Stayed the Same?
Level: Basic
9C Uncovering Hidden Clues in Financial Investigations Level: Intermediate
9D Foreign Remote Location Internal Audits Level: Basic
9E Link/Timeline Analysis and Visualization — Key Tools for Complex Fraud Examinations Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
10C The “Whack-a-Mole” Approach to Fighting Fraud Rings
10D Internal Audit’s Role in Fraud Prevention and Detection
10E Life After Google: Advanced Searching for Fraud
11C (session 10 repeated) The “Whack-a-Mole” Approach to Fighting Fraud Rings
11D (session 10 repeated) Internal Audit’s Role in Fraud Prevention and Detection
11E (session 10 repeated) Life After Google: Advanced Searching for Fraud
12C Fair Value Accounting — An Increasing Risk for Financial Statement Fraud
12D Audit Panel: What New Tools and Techniques are Being Used By Auditors to Identify and Fight Fraud?
12E Computer Forensics: The FAQs, The Dos, and The Don’ts
Level: Intermediate
Level: Advanced
Level: Intermediate
Wednesday, July 16 8:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
10:10 - 11:30 a.m.
Level: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Level: Intermediate
Level: Advanced
Level: Intermediate
Closing General Session: Patrick Kuhse, Convicted Fraudster
*Sessions subject to change.
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Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
How To Select Educational Sessions
Please select which sessions you are interested in attending for the Main and Post-Conference (Auditing/Investigating Fraud Seminar only) portions of the 19th Annual ACFE Fraud Conference. Write in your choices on the registration form located on pg. 21 for each session using the session codes. For example, if you are interested in the session “Procurement Fraud’s Anatomy and Illusiveness” under the Awareness, Prevention and Deterrence track on Monday, July 14 from 10:20 - 11:40 a.m., the code would be 2A. You would then put the code 2A for your first choice for Block 2 on your registration form or online. Proceed in this same manner for second and third choices for the same time block, in case your first choice is already filled. Even though you will provide us with three choices, you can only attend one session per time block. NOTE: Please help us avoid overcrowded sessions by pre-registering for your educational sessions and attending your pre-registered selections. To select your workshops and print out your personal itinerary online, go to www.FraudConference.com and click “My Schedule” (your login and password are required). You may also fill out the session selection portion of the registration form located on pg. 21, or call ACFE Members Services at (800) 245-3321 / +1 (512) 478-9000 with your choices.
Track F Betting the Firm: Risk Management 2F Conducting Fraud Risk Assessments Level: Intermediate
Track G Drawing the Line: Legal, Ethics and Compliance 2G Ethical Behavior — Where Do You Stand? Level: Basic
Track H Insiders Fight Against Fraud 2H Construction — Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Track I Doing it Right: Best Practices and Case Studies 2I How to Pass the CFE Exam Level: Basic
Level: Basic
Track J International Issues and Topics of Special Interest 2J FCPA Compliance Pitfalls and Practical Tips for Your Investigation Level: Intermediate
4F Fraud Prevention in Context of Operational Risk Management
4G Ethics Codes Don’t Make People Ethical
4H Healthcare Fraud in America
4I Developing a Strong Fraud Education Program
4J Fraud Prevention in the Age of Offshore Outsourcing
5F Preventing Employee Fraud at the Point of Entry — Legal and Effective PreEmployment Screening
5G The Fraud Control Gap: Implications for Fraud Examiners
5H Organized Retail Crime
5I Preparing Your Case for Your Lawyer Client
5J Taking Anti-Fraud Skills Around the Globe
7F (session 5 repeated) Preventing Employee Fraud at the Point of Entry — Legal and Effective PreEmployment Screening
7G (session 5 repeated) The Fraud Control Gap: Implications for Fraud Examiners
7H (session 5 repeated) Organized Retail Crime
7I (session 5 repeated) Preparing Your Case for Your Lawyer Client
7J (session 5 repeated) Taking Anti-Fraud Skills Around the Globe
9F Risk Factors and Red Flags of Occupational Fraud
9G Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions: The Federal Antitrust Enforcement Effort
9H De-Frauding the Halls of Academe
9I FCPA Compliance Controls and Assessments — How Robust is Enough?
9J The Relationship Between Fraud Risk Mitigation and Anti-Money Laundering
10F Social Engineering — The Foundation of Today’s Fraud Schemes
10G Fostering an Ethical Culture Through Communication
10H Fundamentals of Insurance Fraud
10I Case Studies in Digital Forensics
10J Laying the Foundation: Conducting Investigations in the “BRIC” Countries
11F (session 10 repeated) Social Engineering — The Foundation of Today’s Fraud Schemes
11G (session 10 repeated) Fostering an Ethical Culture Through Communication
11H (session 10 repeated) Fundamentals of Insurance Fraud
12F Risk Management Panel: Is Managing Risk Enough?
12G The Fraud Examiner as an Expert Witness
12H Industry Panel: From Bad to Diverse: Public Sector Anti-Fraud Efforts
Level: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Track K Exhibitor Education and Presentations Session details and descriptions will be available online at FraudConference.com
Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Level: Advanced
Level: Advanced
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Level: Advanced
Level: Advanced
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
Level: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
11I (session 10 repeated) Case Studies in Digital Forensics Level: Intermediate
Level: Basic
Level: Advanced
Level: Intermediate
11J (session 10 repeated) Laying the Foundation: Conducting Investigations in the “BRIC” Countries Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
12I Unraveling Fraud in T&E: A Case Study Level: Intermediate
12J International Issues Panel: When Your Hands are Tied Investigating Borderless Fraud Level: Intermediate
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Main Conference Sessions Learn.
Track A: Awareness, Prevention and Deterrence 2A Procurement Fraud’s Anatomy and Illusiveness Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Tom Caulfield, CFE Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, NRO / Office of Inspector General Procurement fraud is believed by many professionals to be one of the most common and costly of all white-collar crimes. This session breaks down procurement fraud in a manner that allows you to gain an understanding of procurement fraud’s unique characteristics and the difficulties involved in its detection.
4A The Profile of the White-Collar Criminal
10A/11A Key Steps to Implement a Fraud and Misconduct Strategy Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Basic Christopher J. Rosetti, CFE, CPA Partner, BST Valuation and Litigation Advisors, LLC Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigations Empirical evidence suggests approximately 80 percent of all frauds involve asset misappropriations by an organization’s employees. Despite having this knowledge, many small to mid-size organizations have not implemented a strategy or measures to prevent and detect fraud and monitor anti-fraud activities. This session is a road map to help your organization implement a strategy, and it involves a discussion of best practices relating to pre-employment screening, items to be included in your code of conduct, effective training and monitoring.
Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic H. Kenneth Dickson, Jr., CFE, CPA Principal, H. Kenneth Dickson, Jr., CPA PLLC Unlike many other types of criminals, there is actually a profile that fits many aspects and personality traits of the people committing embezzlement and fraud. This seminar will cover the elements of the white-collar criminal and will discuss cases illustrating these personality traits.
5A/7A Finding Fraud in All the Right Places Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Basic Ralph Summerford, CFE, CPA, ABV, CIRA President, Forensic/Strategic Solutions, PC A fraud scheme may be going on right under your nose, but unless you know how to recognize the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) signs, you may miss it completely. In this session you will analyze actual fraud cases to pinpoint where both the internal and external auditors failed to recognize signs of fraud. This session will also prove that you don’t have to be an experienced fraud examiner to recognize when a fraud may be occurring. You can put these techniques to work immediately.
9A The Importance of an Effective Whistleblower Hotline and Follow-up Process Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate Frederick J. Cantz Jr., CFE, CPA Sr. Manager, Internal Audit, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey One of the most effective areas that a business can invest in is a strong program designed to educate employees, vendors and customers of the warning signs of fraud. A key element of this program should always include a well-publicized, anonymous whistleblower hotline program. We will examine some best practices in the administration, monitoring and reporting of hotline activity to detect and prevent fraud, and also to identify potential personnel, operational and strategic issues. We will also present several case studies in which hotline calls assisted in the identification of fraud internal control deficiencies and other potentially criminal activities.
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Register by April 18 and SAVE up to $200! 12A The Violation of Public Trust Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Basic Michael O’Reilly Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation Public corruption cannot be tolerated. Is there any fraud more damaging to our society than having our public officials line their own pockets with taxpayer money? These investigations have huge media appeal and garner a significant amount of public scrutiny as a result. This session will provide insight as to how these matters are investigated and where to look for evidence.
First class all the way — from the speakers to the content! The speakers and ACFE staff were very approachable. I really felt like I was part of something special as a CFE and member of the Fraud Fighting community. Kudos to the ACFE for another memorable learning event!”
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Track B: Detection, Investigation and Resolution 2B/4B Want to Interview Like a Wiz? Then Follow the Yellow Brick Road
12B Investigators Panel: Fraud Investigation — What’s Changed? What’s Stayed the Same? Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. / Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Moderator: Alton Sizemore, CFE, CPA Director of Investigations, Forensic/Strategic Solutions, PC
Don Rabon Author and Investigation Expert
This interactive panel discussion will discuss fraud investigation issues. Topics will center around tools and techniques that have adapted to the evolving landscape of fraud and those which have remained fundamentally unchanged.
Can you imagine Dorothy as the interviewer and the Wicked Witch as the interviewee? Good. You are ready for an interesting and enjoyable quest. To be consummate interviewers, you must have the courage of preparation (the lion), the cognition — brain — to perform (the scarecrow) and a heart of understanding (the tin man). An interview is most certainly a journey, and as interviewers, you are all on the road to the Emerald City — the truth. This session will compare Dorothy’s journey to the interview itself. Compare the attributes of the protagonists to the qualities of an effective interviewer and the strategies of the antagonist to the guilty-deceptive interviewee.
5B/7B How to Conduct Proper and Ethical Investigations Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Eugene Ferraro, CFE, CPP, PCI President/CEO, Business Controls, Inc. This dynamic and fast-paced session will examine the intricacies of conducting proper and effective investigations. You will learn how to traverse the legal minefields and traps inherent in almost every investigation. Attendees will also learn how to use the Process of Investigation® in order to yield the best results and obtain the highest return on their investment of time and resources.
9B Investigative Intuition: The Foundation for Case Success Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic
Track C: Cutting Edge: Emerging Trends and Issues 2C Brand-Jackers: Protecting Valuable Trademarks from Cyber Crooks Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Susan Pai Investigations Senior Manager, Financial Integrity Unit, Microsoft Corporation Criminals from around the world continue to take advantage of the Internet to hijack customers and well-known brands for their own profit. Cybersquatting, the term for the registration of a domain name that infringes upon or otherwise violates the rights of a trademark holder, accounts for the largest number of individual abuse cases amongst various forms of Internet domain name crimes, including domain kiting, offensive content and pay-per-click fraud. This session will provide you with a high-level view of cybersquatting and the related issues of click fraud and domain tasting (including an overview of the some civil and criminal remedies); potential exposure and costs to unknowing consumers, diverted users and trademark owners; and how to approach and conduct cybersquatting investigations. You will also benefit from a brief overview on prevention and remediation strategies including defensive registrations, arbitration, settlement, and litigation in the local, state, federal and world arenas.
Daniel Draz, CFE Corporate Investigations Manager, TransUnion, LLC
4C Identity Theft Red Flags: Complying with the FACT Act, Section 114 and Managing the Risk
The objective of this course is to provide you with information about investigative intuition, conducting effective investigations and the value in trusting your intuition while performing fraud investigations, forensic accounting and audits. This unique training session, developed specifically for fraud practitioners, focuses exclusively on the use of intuition, and how great investigators, accountants and auditors use their intuitive skills to successfully investigate and identify fraudulent issues. Intuition is rarely discussed in industry anti-fraud training but is a “must have” skill in any good investigator’s toolbox.
Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic
10B/11B Getting Your Case to Criminal Court Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Hugo Holland, J.D. Chief Homicide & Special Victims Investigations Division, District Attorney’s Office, First Judicial District Was criminal activity uncovered during your investigation? An experienced prosecutor provides guidelines to assure that your investigation is seriously considered for prosecution.
Maleka Ali, CAMS BSA/AML/Fraud Risk Consultant, Bankers Toolbox, Inc. Regulatory agencies have issued final rules for compliance with identity theft red flags and address discrepancies under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003, with compliance mandatory by November 1, 2008. This session explains the action steps necessary not only for compliance with this new rule, but also to assist in identifying the red flags that indicate identity theft.
5C/7C Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption in a Globalized, Regulated and Digital Environment Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Richard Girgenti, J.D., CFE National Practice Leader, Forensic Services, KPMG LLP In today’s environment, we are seeing increased globalization and regulation along with rapid changes in technologies. With these developments, companies are confronted with new risks and challenges in addressing fraud, corruption, and misconduct. Companies require a variety of new strategies in order to identify and address these risks and challenges. This presentation will focus on identifying these new risks and challenges, discuss what leading companies are doing to address them, and how the risks may change in the future. Further, we’ll consider the elements that businesses must consider as they create and maintain a system of prevention, detection, and response to fraud, corruption and misconduct.
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9C Uncovering Hidden Clues in Financial Investigations
4D Taking Computer-Aided Detection Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Advanced
Himi Kim, CFE, CPA, CIA, CGAP, CITP Director of Audit, New York Department of Transportation
Margie Reinhart, CFE, CPA Forensic/Strategic Solutions, PC
A broad range of information is available that can help investigators identify leads, locate subjects and prospective witnesses, and perform asset searches. In a matter of hours, a skilled investigator can develop critical clues and make connections that may never be found through traditional field investigations. This presentation will teach participants when to use different information sources, which sources are most likely to contain relevant information, where to locate these sources and how to analyze and assess the information obtained.
This session goes beyond discussing the basic concept of data analysis to proactively detect fraud and beyond the basic queries with which many companies are already familiar. Take your skills to the next level and learn how data tells a story. In this interactive session, you and your fellow colleagues will candidly brainstorm and discuss cases and specific examples of data queries that go beyond the basics and provide you the essential tools you need to complete your fraud investigation.
10C/11C The “Whack-a-Mole” Approach to Fighting Fraud Rings
5D/7D Employee Fraud and the Internal Auditor — What To Do When You Find It
Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Chris Swecker Director Corporate Security, Bank of America
Colin Parcher, CFE Director, Investigative Services, Financial Institutions Commission of BC
This session covers issues related to the financial services sector including banks, brokerage houses, etc. We will address financial fraud network activities in a complex, global, Internet-based economy. Financial institutions struggle with connecting the dots within their own compartmentalized worlds, let alone sharing and connecting with other financial institutions. Multiple technologies, different investigative and detection processes and a fragmented law enforcement environment contribute to this. Meanwhile, we all continue to play “whack-a-mole” with fraud rings as they exploit our companies and customers.
This presentation provides an overview of internal fraud, related offences, the warning signs of an employee gone bad, and the different activities they utilize in walking the profits out the door. It will address preventing internal theft and what to do when prevention fails.
12C Fair Value Accounting — An Increasing Risk for Financial Statement Fraud Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Gerard Zack, CFE, CPA, ACFE Fellow President, Zack Accounting & Consulting, P.C. Recent changes in U.S. accounting principles move U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) closer to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by providing for greater use of fair value accounting in the preparation of financial statements. This will present a greater risk of financial statement fraud. This session explains changes in U.S. GAAP, compares U.S. GAAP with IFRS, and the most likely areas where fraud can occur in relation to fair value accounting issues.
Track D: Auditing for Fraud in the Future 2D Continuous Internal Auditing and Fraud Prevention: SAS112 Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Janet McHard, CFE, CPA, CFFA Senior Manager, Meyners & Company, LLC This session is tailored to governmental entities, but applies to everybody. We’ll discuss how Statement of Auditing Standard 112 affects the way external auditors interact with clients, including the information the external auditor will require from them. We’ll discuss documentation required of management for SAS 112 and the auditor’s new responsibilities in assessing risk. The session will also cover suggested continuous fraud monitoring methods for management or internal audit to catch those problems before they become huge. Finally, the session will cover commonly found prevention weaknesses and how governmental agencies (or any entity) can address those weaknesses.
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9D Foreign Remote Location Internal Audits Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic Sonny Brandtner, CFE, CPA Partner, Deloitte & Touche, LLP There is much at stake in assessing the impact of risk on an organization with remote global locations, such as customers, revenue, reputation, brand and shareholder value. Recent high-profile business failures, surges in anti-fraud and corruption prosecutions, increasing operational and business complexities, and heightened regulatory activities have placed a spotlight on global risk. A global internal audit program relies on having a systematic, common process and framework for monitoring and quantifying findings and recommendations related to these diverse sets of risks.
10D/11D Internal Audit’s Role in Fraud Prevention and Detection Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate John Verver, CA, CISA Vice President, Alliances and Product Strategy, ACL Services, Ltd. This session will focus on both internal audit’s rising responsibility for detecting fraud in their organization and the latest methods by which they can provide a critical line of defense against the threat of fraud. Find out how to use risk monitoring techniques in addition to fraud prevention and detection for a comprehensive anti-fraud program.
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We loved the conference! My husband and I have our own CPA firm specializing in forensic
accounting and this was the first ACFE event we have attended. It’s hard for us to take so much time away from work but it was worth it and we’ll do it again. The Advanced programs were the best. — Laurie Dyke, CFE, CPA, CFC Investigative Accounting Group
12D Audit Panel: What New Tools and Techniques are Being Used By Auditors to Identify and Fight Fraud?
4E Intellectual Property Theft in the Digital Age — Prevention and Investigation
Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic
Moderator: Don Mullinax, CFE, CIA, CGFM, ACFE Board of Regents Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP
Walt Manning, CFE Director, AlixPartners LLP
The challenges of, and demands on, auditors to proactively work within their organizations to combat fraud are constantly evolving. In this panel discussion of leading audit experts learn how auditors are taking some traditional tools and utilizing them in new ways and getting out in front of new audit tools to detect fraud in organizations.
Technology has made it significantly easier to steal intellectual property. Organizations must reconsider how intellectual property is secured, and develop new methods for detecting and investigating this type of fraud.
5E/7E Digital Currencies, Social Networks and Virtual Worlds: The New Fraud Frontier? Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Jean-Francois Legault, M.Sc., CISSP, CISA, CISM Senior Manager, Forensic Dispute Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP This presentation will examine how the new generation of online services affects the way criminal activities are perpetrated. From identity theft to money laundering, participants will gain a better understanding of how this evolution will impact fraud.
9E Link/Timeline Analysis and Visualization — Key Tools for Complex Fraud Examinations Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate Michael Woods Managing Partner, Gordian Analysis & Visualization
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Register by April 18 and SAVE up to $200! Track E: Friend or Foe — Fraud and Technology 2E Worst and Best IT Management Practices Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate James DeLuccia, CIA, CISSP, CISA Managing Director, Intellection Strategies, Inc. An insightful discussion highlighting both mistakes and positive attempts made by public and private organizations during efforts to deter fraud and enhance the control environment. This discussion will review and analyze the technologies involved in some of the more well-known failures and successes of 2007.
This presentation explores the advantages of utilizing link and timeline analysis in complex fraud examinations involving large sets of data. Link, timeline and pattern analysis visualizes data “objectively” enabling the fraud examiner/analyst to draw “subjective” inferences. These tools can simultaneously compare disparate data, uncover obscure relationships and patterns, and communicate those findings in easily understood visualization charts.
10E / 11E Life After Google: Advanced Searching for Fraud Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Advanced Cynthia Hetherington Managing Director, Corporate Investigative and Security Services, Aon Consulting This session will be a boots-on-the-ground training designed to update fraud investigators using the Internet. This is an advanced search class demonstrating Web 2.0 social networks and open sources. Getting beyond Google, this class will share with you information not easily located, but found in blogs, RSS feeds and all the other ‘stuff’ that Google doesn’t capture. We will expose fraudulent business enterprises, locate assets and uncover intelligence. You will leave with actual web sites to utilize in your own investigations.
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12E Computer Forensics: The FAQs, The Dos and The Don’ts Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Basic Phillip Rodokanakis, CFE, EnCE Managing Partner, U.S. Data Forensics, LLC Computer forensics can make or break your case. If an examination by a qualified professional is not undertaken, important digital evidence may go undetected. This presentation explores the relatively new discipline of computer forensics. Discover which type of fraud cases can benefit through the use of computer forensic examinations, as well as how the improper handling of data can potentially destroy useful evidence. Discuss real-life examples of evidence retrieved from computer systems and the type of evidence that can usually be found on computer storage media. Also learn why computer forensic examinations should only be conducted by trained professionals.
9F Risk Factors and Red Flags of Occupational Fraud Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate Jerry Spratt, CFE, CPA, CFSA, CGFM Assistant Legislative Auditor, AR Division of Legislative Audit Learn risk factors and red flags of occupational fraud relating to individual, organization and industry factors; financial statement reporting; and significant accounting processes. Learn to identify red flags resulting from risk analysis and detection procedures. Identify risk and response through a case study approach.
10F/11F Social Engineering — The Foundation of Today’s Fraud Schemes Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Track F: Betting the Firm: Risk Management
Jon McDowall, CFE, PCI, CIFI Chief Executive Officer, Fraud Resource Group
2F Conducting Fraud Risk Assessments
Today, many of the fraud schemes perpetrated against businesses incorporate elements of social engineering. This presentation will provide an overview of social engineering and an understanding of the tactics crucial to the successful manipulation of others. Examples of current social engineering schemes will be provided along with a review of the risks that these schemes are causing. Indicators and tactics employed by social engineers, as well as risk mitigation resources, will also be addressed.
Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Ryan Hubbs, CFE, CIA Senior Lead Internal Auditor / Investigator, Entergy Learn the step-by-step process to conduct quality fraud risk assessments and identify potential fraud risks. You’ll learn how to set up and conduct the assessments, elicit information from participants, and facilitate the assessment. The fraud risk assessments can be used as a single targeted fraud assessment, as support to your company’s SOX program, as part of an overall fraud program or only in those areas were you need reassurance. You’ll also learn how to structure the assessments to identify the fraud risks, fraud schemes, rank the schemes on likelihood and impact, identify perpetrators, capabilities and skills of the fraudster(s), incentives gained and pressures and rationalizations that would be relevant.
4F Fraud Prevention in Context of Operational Risk Management
12F Risk Management Panel: Is Managing Risk Enough? Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Moderator: Guido Van Drunen Director, KPMG, LLP Is there a best approach to risk management, or is it company specific, or is there some hybrid approach? Is a fraud awareness program a component of an organizations risk management efforts? In this panel session hear how risk management professional are addressing their risk models and are working outside of the mainstream to mitigate corporate fraud exposure.
Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic
Track G: Drawing the Line: Legal, Ethics and Compliance
Andrea Turner, CFE Corporate Director, SOX / Operational Risk Management, De Lage Landen International, B.V.
2G Ethical Behavior — Where Do You Stand?
Operational Risk Management (ORM) presents companies with a methodology to measure and manage a number of risk types. This risk management approach provides a return by increasing the preventative controls in place to deter fraud. By managing and measuring risks through the ORM cycle, continuous process and control improvements are made throughout the organization, strengthening fraud prevention efforts.
Ransom McClung, CFE, CPA Director of Audits and Investigations, Florida State University
5F/7F Preventing Employee Fraud at the Point of Entry: Legal and Effective Pre-Employment Screening Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Lester Rosen, J.D. Attorney at Law and President, Employment Screening Resources Employee fraud is often caused by hiring a fraudulent employee. A key protection for any business is to not hire a person with a falsified background or an unsuitable criminal record in the first place. In this session, learn the basics of legal and effective background checks as well as hiring techniques aimed at identifying and discouraging dishonest applicants.
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Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Basic
Recent events in the business world have triggered an increased awareness of the importance of ethics and the application of ethical principles to business decisions. By and large, today’s fraud examiners act honorably. But just what is ethics, and how does it apply to us and to our jobs as fraud examiners? This session will focus on the nature of ethics, ethical theory development, and personal ethics. Participants will interact with the presenter as various ethical situations are presented for analysis and discussion. A decision-making model will be identified and offered as a model for fraud examiners to consider when making ethical decisions on the job.
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4G Ethics Codes Don’t Make People Ethical Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic Don Mullinax, CFE, CIA, CGFM Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP Fraud, waste and abuse cost organizations millions — even billions — every year. From large corporations to small city agencies, we read, hear, and see ethical lapses on a daily basis. Does an organization’s culture contribute to this unethical behavior? Do you adequately consider the “tone at the top” as you plan and conduct your audits and investigations? Are you contributing to ethical chaos in your organization because you’re afraid to do the right thing? Do you have the right mind-set and tools to help set the proper tone?
10G / 11G Fostering an Ethical Culture Through Communication Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Basic Ralston McCracken VP of Sales and Business Development, The Network/EthicsLine Having an ethical culture is an ongoing process that requires strong, consistent communications. But when people are bombarded with thousands of messages every day, communicating about ethics can be a challenge. Your ethics message needs to be heard loud and clear by all employees at all levels of your organization. Learn how to utilize effective communications to foster an ethical culture for your organization.
12G The Fraud Examiner as an Expert Witness Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Advanced Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, CVA Program Director, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Whether you investigated the fraud or simply played the role of consultant, as a fraud examiner you will be routinely called upon to opine on your fraud report or that of another expert. 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. You will take away a legal understanding of the role of the fraud expert in court, and be better prepared for your day on the stand.
Track H: Insiders Fight Against Fraud 2H Construction — Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Register by April 18 and SAVE up to $200! 5G/7G The Fraud Control Gap: Implications for Fraud Examiners Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Toby Bishop, CFE, CPA, FCA Director, Deloitte Forensic Center, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP A recent study identified a substantial “Fraud Control Gap” between more effective and less effective companies. This session will discuss the implications of these results for fraud examiners involved in assessing an organization’s fraud controls. It will link to the recommendations in the new IIA/AICPA/ACFE guidance “Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide.”
9G Fraud Investigations and Prosecutions: The Federal Antitrust Enforcement Effort Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic Lisa M. Phelan, J.D. Chief, National Criminal Enforcement Section, Antitrust Division United States Department of Justice
Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Basic John Croy, CFE, CPA, CIA Director of Construction Services, Jefferson Wells International The presentation will address the types of fraud, waste and abuse that occur on construction projects. The presentation will discuss the types of contracts and the risk associated with each type of construction contract.
4H Healthcare Fraud in America Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate Dr. Stephen A. Morreale, D.P.A. Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Department, Worcester State College 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 session, you will get an overview of the state of healthcare fraud and 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.
The Antitrust Division has had tremendous success in investigating and prosecuting schemes and conspiracies aimed at disrupting the competitive dynamics of commercial and government processes for procuring goods and services. This session will explore the investigative and statutory strategies which have led to the Antitrust Division’s effectiveness in this area of prosecution. This exploration will provide law enforcement, investigators, auditors and counsel practical tips for detecting and unraveling antitrust crimes and other fraud schemes. The session will also include a discussion about the applicability and usefulness of the federal antitrust laws to the new frontier of fraud prosecutions — grant fraud schemes.
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5H/7H Organized Retail Crime
4I Developing a Strong Fraud Education Program
Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Douglas Robinson, CFE, BS Corporate Security, The Home Depot
Diane Ness, CFE Vice President, Fraud Strategy and Education Manager, Fifth Third Bank
This presentation will begin with an overview of organized retail crime (ORC) and its effects in the U.S.. It includes methodologies employed by ORC rings (identity theft, Internet fraud, credit card and check fraud, etc.) to defraud banking and retail institutions. Additionally, methods to deter and detect the fraud/theft will be discussed. Lastly, you will learn current federal and state legislation as it applies to organized retail crime.
Fraud education is a critical component of a fraud reduction program. Fraud education can protect your business from losses and risk of reputation, as well as market your business to customers who want to be protected from fraud. Learn how to develop a fraud education program for internal and external customers — what to do and what to avoid.
9H De-Frauding the Halls of Academe Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Basic Mary-Jo Kranacher, CFE, CPA Editor-in-Chief, The CPA Journal, NYSSCPA Colleges and universities are sometimes quite far from the bastions of ethics they appear to be. In fact, because of concerns about the effect of “bad press” on public relations and fundraising, higher education has frequently sought to negotiate “back-room deals” as opposed to rooting out the problem. Therefore, the cases that do reach the public eye may just be the tip of the iceberg. Regrettably, it has become rather commonplace to hear about administrators being asked to step down from their positions as a result of ‘accounting problems.’ This phrase is the gentle way of referring to fraud.
10H/11H Fundamentals of Insurance Fraud Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Basic Glenn Ricciardelli, CFE, CPA, CVA Partner, Matson Driscoll & Damico LLP
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This presentation will focus on the world of insurance fraud using recent examples and war stories from numerous investigations. The presentation will provide an “inside look” at fraud in today’s insurance claims marketplace, as well as the forthcoming impact that is expected to result from the subprime mortgage fallout.
5I/7I Preparing Your Case for Your Lawyer Client
12H Industry Panel: From Bad to Diverse: Public Sector Anti-Fraud Efforts
Mike Rogers, J.D. Ronin Consulting Ltd
Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Moderator: George Farragher, CFE, CPA Executive Director / Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young If there are “best practices” in anti-fraud efforts there must also be “worst practices.” Hear from a variety of industry experts as they discuss how their organizations have addressed fraud awareness, prevention and deterrence in their organizations.
Track I: Doing it Right — Best Practices and Case Studies 2I How to Pass the CFE Exam Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Basic Linda Chase, CFE, CPA Associate Professor, Baldwin-Wallace College This presentation will be motivational and informational for those seeking the CFE credential. Learn the options for study (self-study course or study on your own), answer specific questions regarding the exam and the prep course and hear a personal account of the journey to become a CFE.
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Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Advanced
This session presents ways to set up investigative files so that attorney clients are better able to work with investigators. It will show you how to use software like CaseMap/TimeMap and Adobe Acrobat Professional to set up investigations files so that the data is electronically linked to the investigation chronology. The presentation will also show you how to use presentation software like Sanction and PowerPoint to present the findings of the investigation to the client attorney for maximum impact.
9I FCPA Compliance Controls and Assessments — How Robust is Enough? Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate Frederic Miller, CFE, CPA Global Co-Leader FCPA Services Practice, Advisory Services – Investigations & Forensic Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP This session will cover current trends in DOJ/SEC enforcement affecting how companies comply with the seemingly ever-rising expectations of compliance. You will learn what the DOJ/ SEC’s thresholds are and what are considered “best practices” versus “paper tigers.” The session will also include examples of what typifies companies that are really robust and proactive (i.e., are doing this well), and examples of those who are not. Finally, a case study will be presented on what one might find in a typical compliance assessment, what needs fixing or remediation and what does not.
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10I/11I Case Studies in Digital Forensics
5J/7J Taking Anti Fraud Skills Around the Globe
Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
Monday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday, 10:20 -11:40 a.m. Session Level: Advanced
Jon Hansen Vice President, H-11 Digital Forensics
Jonathan E. Turner, CFE, CII Managing Director, Wilson & Turner Inc,
The exciting digital devices and computer technologies that many of us use daily are being used to commit fraud, moreso now than ever before. This presentation will be a three-part case study on what is being done around the world to commit fraud using ordinary digital communication and digital computer technologies and tools.
Globalization means that an ever-increasing number of anti-fraud professionals are being called upon to take their skills on the road. 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 if you are interested in expanding your skills, this is a must-attend session.
12I Unraveling Fraud in T&E: A Case Study Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate
9J The Relationship Between Fraud Risk Mitigation and Anti Money Laundering
Bethmara Kessler CFE, CISA SVP, Enterprise Business Risk Management, Limited Brands, Inc.
Tuesday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate
This session presents a case study modeled after ‘Her Passion for Fashion’ as included in the ACFE/Wiley publication Case Studies in Fraud: Lessons From the Bad Side of 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 schemes.
Peter Callaway, CFE, CAMS Managing Director, RISQ Consulting Services Pty Ltd
Track J: International Issues and Topics of Special Interest 2J FCPA Compliance Pitfalls and Practical Tips for Your Investigation Monday, 10:20 – 11:40 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Beth Junell, CFE, CPA Managing Director/Forensic and Litigation Consulting, FTI Consulting As U.S.-based corporations continue their global expansion and join forces with new partners abroad, officers, directors and employees must remain vigilant to avoid potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The FCPA restricts U.S. corporations and nationals from giving money or anything of value to a foreign official for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. The FCPA also mandates that public corporations maintain accurate books, records and accounts and devise and maintain an appropriate system of internal accounting controls. Both the SEC and DOJ have identified FCPA compliance as priorities for the foreseeable future and both are actively involved in investigations of U.S.based corporations for suspected violations. This session will explore the provisions of the FCPA and provide practical tips for your FCPA investigations.
4J Fraud Prevention in the Age of Offshore Outsourcing Monday, 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Session Level: Intermediate Joel Bartow, CFE, CPP Director of Fraud Prevention and Investigation, Sitel With the growing trend to outsource offshore, personal information of customers and employees can be at risk if proper security is not employed by both the outsourcer and the client. This informative presentation looks at offshore outsourcing in general, and the specific concerns of information security in areas that are currently popular (India and the Philippines) and becoming more popular (Latin America, and others). The point of view of the Business Process Outsourcer (BPO) and the outsourcing client will be represented. The solution is that both entities need to work together to ensure that information security is handled correctly to prevent fraud.
During this session we will look at the many relationships between fraud risk mitigation and anti-money laundering (AML). We will discuss the role of employment screening/background checking and due diligence as a fraud risk and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Employee (KYE) tools. Have you ever wondered whether your new employee has been completely honest with you about their background? A recent industry survey shows about 49% of the time, clients’ background checks showed some discrepancy between what candidates said about their past employment, and what the checks showed. The session will also cover the value of fraud risk assessments and fraud awareness training as excellent fraud mitigants.
10J/11J Laying the Foundation: Conducting Investigations in the “BRIC” Countries Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Shannon Grayer, CFE, CBM Investigations Senior Manager - Financial Integrity Unit, Microsoft Corporation Brock Phillips, CFE, CPA Forensic Accounting Senior Manager, Microsoft Corporation In this session, we will explore the nuances of fraud within each of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). How we approach a case domestically may need to be dramatically modified based on the laws and business standards of the country where the investigation is being conducted. With many years of experience conducting worldwide investigations with a focus on the BRIC countries, we will discuss these national and regional differences and provide insightful guidance on how to ensure investigative success.
12J International Issues Panel: When Your Hands are Tied Investigating Borderless Fraud Wednesday, 10:10 – 11:30 a.m. Session Level: Intermediate Moderator: Martin Biegelman, CFE, ACFE Fellow Director, Financial Integrity Unit, Microsoft Corporation This interactive panel, comprised of fraud investigators with international experience, will address the very issues and challenges they face related to working in a variety of legal, cultural, social and societal constraints and barriers.
Track K: Exhibitor Education and Presentations Don’t miss cutting-edge presentations from top exhibitors at the world’s largest anti-fraud exhibition. Check FraudConference.com for a complete schedule and session descriptions.
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Post-Conference Sessions Learn.
Choose from Three Engaging Post-Conference Sessions Select one of three post-conference educational options to explore the latest strategies and methods to apply on the job. You’ll have the opportunity to continue building professional relationships and extended access to the ACFE Bookstore and Cyber Café during the post-conference.
Auditing/Investigating Fraud Seminar CPE Credits: 16 Course Level: Intermediate / Prerequisite: None Thursday, July 17 - Friday, July 18 • 8:30 a.m. - 4:55 p.m. Allen Brown, CFE, CPA Director of Internal Audit, Louisiana Community and Technical College System Alton Sizemore Jr., CFE, CPA Director of Investigations, Forensic/Strategic Solutions, PC Fraud & Forensic Accountants The Auditing/Investigating Fraud Seminar is a series of combined and breakout educational sessions developed to get the respective disciplines up to speed in fraud examination. Learn the anti-fraud concepts necessary for auditors and investigators, as well as tips, techniques and perspectives on a variety of industry specific issues. What You Will Learn ✩ Auditors’/Accountants’ fraud responsibilities ✩ Asset misappropriation ✩ Occupational fraud schemes ✩ Interview techniques ✩ Corruption schemes ✩ Fraud analysis techniques ✩ Legal issues ✩ Report writing Who Should Attend ✩ Certified Fraud Examiners and other fraud specialists ✩ Internal and independent auditors ✩ Loss prevention and security professionals ✩ Criminal investigators from local, state and federal agencies ✩ Detectives and private investigators ✩ Internal and independent auditors ✩ Lawyers, prosecutors, and other bankruptcy professionals
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As both a CPA and a CFE, I have attended many seminars and conferences. The annual ACFE conference has consistently been an excellent means of professional development and a very cost-effective way of obtaining CPE hours.”
Mortgage Fraud CPE Credits: 16 Course Level: Intermediate / Prerequisite: None Thursday, July 17 - Friday, July 18 • 8:30 a.m. - 4:55 p.m. Jenny Brawley, CFE Mortgage Fraud Investigations Manager, Freddie Mac In their most recent Financial Crimes Report to the Public, the FBI singled out mortgage fraud as one of the top financial crimes facing this country. The report goes on to say, “Combating fraud in this area is a priority, because mortgage lending and the housing market have a significant overall effect on the nation’s economy.” Frighteningly, the report states, “the true level of mortgage fraud is largely unknown... Based on various industry reports and FBI analysis, mortgage fraud is pervasive and growing.” Don’t miss this opportunity to get the best training to fight this growing threat to businesses and the economy. What You Will Learn ✩ How to identify mortgage fraud indicators ✩ The most common types of mortgage fraud
— Connie Phillips, CFE, CPA Arizona Department of Gaming
NEW COURSE!
Interviewing in High-Tech Fraud Examinations CPE Credits: 16 Course Level: Intermediate / Prerequisite: None Thursday, July 17 - Friday, July 18 • 8:30 a.m. - 4:55 p.m. Jean-François Legault, M.Sc, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GCIH, GCFA Senior Manager, Deloitte & Touche Jonathan Turner, CFE, CII Managing Director, Wilson and Turner, Inc. Technology is increasingly involved in large scale fraud schemes. CFEs are called upon to interview suspects who have high levels of industry-specific, technical or computerbased knowledge. Fraudsters are using their specialized knowledge to obscure and conceal their schemes and evade discovery during the investigation. This seminar will provide you with the keys to success in interviews where fraud and technology intersect. What You Will Learn
✩ Mortgage fraud prevention measures, including best practices
✩ Understand how technology is used to perpetrate, conceal, and get away with fraud
✩ Legal aspects of mortgage fraud, including how it is prosecuted at the federal and state level and current federal and state legislative efforts
✩ Examine interview techniques specific to high-tech schemes
✩ Elements of mortgage fraud prevention, detection and deterrence Who Should Attend ✩ Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
✩ Explain how to prepare and make the interview successful Who Should Attend ✩ Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists
✩ Financial institution auditors
✩ Business professionals interested in the field of electronic fraud and information security
✩ Bank examiners
✩ Business professionals who conduct interviews
✩ Internal and external auditors who participate in audits of the real estate and financial industries
✩ Information technology and security professionals
✩ Quality, risk and compliance personnel
✩ Loss prevention professionals ✩ Risk managers ✩ Detectives and private investigators ✩ Internal and independent auditors ✩ Forensic accountants, lawyers and law enforcement personnel
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Registration Form Join the anti-fraud revolution. Section 1: Attendee Information Name (first, last) q Dr. q Mr. q Mrs. q Ms.
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Section 2: Membership Offer — JOIN NOW and SAVE on registration fees! Attention Non-Members: Sign up today for a one-year ACFE membership and save on registration fees for the Conference. q Yes, I would like to join the ACFE, please accept my application. When registering for the conference, I will choose member rates. q No, I do not wish to join the ACFE at this time and will pay the non-member conference registration fees.
Membership Dues q Associate (US/Canada).................................US $125 q Educator Associate* (US/Canada).................US $25 q Student Associate** (US/Canada).................US $25 For other country fees, visit www.ACFE.com
section 2 Total: US $ _______________________________
*Must be employed by an institution of higher learning, as an educator, as the primary means of employment. **Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours. Graduate students must be enrolled for at least 9 semester hours. Proof of current enrollment in a university is required.
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Section 3: Registration Packages
Early Registration* by April 18, 2008
Advanced Registration* Standard Registration by May 21, 2008 after May 21, 2008
Government Pricing
q FULL CONFERENCE PACKAGE (July 13-18) Includes the Main Conference and
ACFE Members: US $1,295
ACFE Members: US $1,395
ACFE Members: US $1,495
ACFE Members: US $1,275
Pre-Conference: q The Evolving Legal Landscape of Fraud Examinations q Report Writing for Fraud Examiners
Non-Members: US $1,495
Non-Members: US $1,595
Non-Members: US $1,695
Non-Members: US $1,475
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Post-Conference: q Mortgage Fraud q Interviewing in High-Tech Fraud Examinations q Auditing/Investigating Fraud Seminar INDIVIDUAL EVENT PACKAGES q Pre-Conference Only (July 13) q The Evolving Legal Landscape of Fraud Examinations q Report Writing for Fraud Examiners q Main Conference Only (July 14-16)
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ACFE Members: US $350 N/A
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ACFE Members: US $825
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ACFE Members: US $995
ACFE Members: US $795
Non-Members: US $1,025
Non-Members: US $1,095
Non-Members: US $1,195
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Section 3: Registration Packages (continued)
Standard Registration
Government Pricing
q Post-Conference Only (July 17-18) q Mortgage Fraud q Interviewing in High-Tech Fraud Examinations q Auditing/Investigating Fraud Seminar
ACFE Members: US $595
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COMBO EVENT PACKAGES (July 13-16) q Option 1: Main and Pre-Conference q The Evolving Legal Landscape of Fraud Examinations q Report Writing for Fraud Examiners
ACFE Members: US $1,175
Non-Members: US $1,375
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ACFE Members: US $1,395
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q Option 2: Main and Post-Conference q Mortgage Fraud q Interviewing in High-Tech Fraud Examinations q Auditing/Investigating Fraud Seminar
Team Registration Packages
Register with 3 or more**
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q Option 1: Full Conference (July 13-18)
ACFE Members............. US $1,195 Non-Members.................US $1,395
ACFE Members............. US $1,095 Non-Members.................US $1,295
ACFE Members............. US $995 Non-Members.................US $1,195
q Option 2: Main Conference (July 14-16)
ACFE Members............. US $775 Non-Members.................US $975
ACFE Members............. US $725 Non-Members.................US $925
ACFE Members............. US $675 Non-Members.................US $875
section 3 Total: US $ ________________________________
Section 4: Networking Events — Please check all functions below you plan to attend. q Tuesday, July 15, Attendee Networking Reception (additional fee required)†:
The Tuesday Night Reception ticket price of $55 per person is only valid if registered and paid for before the conference. Ticket price at conference is $75 per person. †
____________ x $55 = _____________ (Section 4 total) (# of attendees)
GRAND TOTAL sectionS 2,3 and 4: US $ ___________________
Section 5: Method of Payment
Section 5: Session Selection
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Block 14 10:05 - 11:25 a.m. Block 16 12:25 - 1:45 p.m. Block 17 2:00 - 3:20 p.m. Friday, July 18 Block 20 10:05 - 11:25 a.m. Block 22 12:25 - 1:45 p.m. Block 23 2:00 - 3:20 p.m.
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Education Session Selection — Registered attendees will be notified to select their educational sessions once the sessions have been finalized. Cancellation Policy — Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Visit www.ACFE.com for the latest updates.
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Hotel and Travel Connect.
The 19th Annual ACFE Fraud Conference and Exhibition will be held at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. All conference events, including registration, educational sessions, exhibition, career fair and special events will take place at the convention center unless otherwise noted. Conference Venue
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center 900 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115 1+ (617) 236-5800 or (800) 228-9290 Hynes Convention Center
Getting Around Boston
Conference participants who choose air travel to Boston will want to fly into Boston’s Logan International Airport. Getting to and from the airport: Taxi/Shuttle — You shouldn’t have any trouble finding a cab in town. Average taxi fares from the airport to the convention center and hotels are $25 - $30. Shuttle fares are $15 - $20. Amtrak and Commuter Rail — If traveling by Commuter rail or Amtrack from points west or south of Boston, get off at the Back Bay Station and walk through the Copley Place Mall to the Prudential Center and follow the signs to the Hynes Convention Center.
Hotel Accommodations* Sheraton Boston Hotel** Located adjacent to the center, approx. two minute indoor walk to convention center 39 Dalton Street Boston, MA 02199 (888) 627-7054 or +1 (617) 236-2000 $199 single / double
Trinity Church and John Hancock Tower
Marriott Boston Copley Place† Connected by an indoor walkway, approx. five minute indoor walk to convention center 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA, 02116 (800) 228-9290 or +1 (617) 236-5800 $199 single Westin Copley Place** Connected by an indoor walkway, approx. 10 minute indoor walk to convention center 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA, 02116 (800) WESTIN-11 or +1 (617)262-9600 $209 single / double Hotel Cut-Off Dates: June 11, 2008 *All hotels subject to availability. Room rate subject to availability and exclusive of applicable taxes. Group rates will be honored until the contracted block of rooms has been sold out or until the June 11, 2008 deadline has expired, whichever occurs first. Limited government rate rooms available. **Hotel Deposit Policy: A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each guest’s reservation and upon check-in will be applied to the first night of the reserved stay. Deposits are refundable only if notice is received at least 72 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. Deposits will be charged at the time the reservation is made. Hotel Deposit Policy: All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. †
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Via Subway (MBTA Green Line) — The Hynes Convention Center is located on the Green Line (B,C, or D trains) at the Hynes Convention Center/ICA Stop. The fare for the subway is $1.25. Once you get off the subway, choose any exit and follow the signs to the Hynes. The Hynes entrance is one block east on Boylston Street from the Boylston Street exit or two blocks from the Massachusetts Avenue exit. If traveling on the Green Line E, the closest stop is Prudential. Here,you can enter the Hynes via the Shops at Prudential. Use any entrance and follow the signs to the Hynes. Via Bus (MBTA Silver Line to South Station) — Take the Silver Line Bus to South Station. As you depart the terminal, walk to the right and the Silver Line pick-up is at the head of the line at Teminal D. The Silver Line stop is along the roadway between Terminal C and D. Take Silver Line to South Station, transfer to Commuter Rail to Back Bay Station and walk through the Copley Place Mall to the Prudential Center and follow the signs to the Hynes. Getting around while in Boston: By MBTA or “The T” — Boston has a very extensive public transportation system. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or “The T” (their logo is an encircled “T”) operates the system. Visit http://www.mbta.com for complete schedules, maps and rates. By Foot — Often referred to as the “walking city,” Boston is a walker’s paradise. The city center is small and most tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other. The short walks will offer you the chance to see the natural beauty and rich history Boston has to offer. Comfortable shoes are a must.
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Having attended other organizations’ conferences, the ACFE is far and away the best overall conference. The
quality of location, speakers topics, and general event organization is unparalleled.” — Chad Radcliffe, CFE Clear Channel Communications
While in Boston What to Wear/Weather Attire for all daytime events is business casual. To ensure your comfort during the conference workshops and other events, we recommend you bring a sweater or light jacket. The summer season lasts from mid-June to the beginning of September. Average high temperature during the month of July is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Historic Boston Your visit to Boston must include a historic walk along the guided line of red paint or red brick of the Freedom Trail. With 16 historic sights like The Boston Common, Old State House, Site of the Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House and USS Constitution “Old Ironsides” you’ll have the chance to relive the story of the American Revolution in its original setting with real buildings and places. Don’t miss the most popular and acclaimed historical tour available in New England. Visit www.thefreedomtrail.org for more information.
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park
You won’t want to miss your chance to experience watching the Boston Red Sox play at legendary Fenway Park. With over 100 years in the American League, the team captured the hearts of fans when they won the 2004 World Series, ending an 86-year dry spell, and then followed it up with another championship in 2007. Tickets: Prices range from $12-$90 and may be purchased online at http://boston.redsox.mlb.com or by calling 877-REDSOX9 If you aren’t able to catch a game during your stay in Boston, Fenway park tours are an excellent alternative. Tours are available Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, noon - 4 p.m. (or three hours before game time, whichever is earlier), year-round. There are no tours on holidays or before day games. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $10 for children under 15. Advance individual sales aren’t available.
Faneuil Marketplace at dusk
Experience Boston’s history making achievement for yourself with a visit to America’s most beloved ballpark. Boston Red Sox 2008 Schedule Newbury Street
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Newbury Street Newbury Street is one of the premiere dining, shopping and entertainment streets in the entire country and only a short walk from the conference events. Set in Boston’s historical district with an electric atmosphere visitors regularly enjoy the open-air cafes, an assortment of specialty shops and boutiques as well as museum quality art. Whether you are in search of high fashion shopping, a day of pampering or a nice dining experience head to Newbury Street. The Shops at Copley Place Copley Place shopping features over 100 store - Barneys, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., J.Crew, Williams-Sonoma and many more. Located in the Back Bay area, Copley Place is connected to the convention center and walking distance from beautiful historic landmarks such as Boston Public Garden, the Freedom Trail, the Paul Revere House and a wonderful array of museums. Shopping Hours: Mon- Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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