Fraud Talk

The Internet of Things: When Convenience Overrides Security-Zach Capers-ACFE Fraud Talk-Epsiode 43

March 2016 - Can we be too connected? Zach Capers, CFE, ACFE Research Specialist, defines the Internet of Things (IoT) and outlines how network connectivity impacts data security.

Unraveled: When an Initial Allegation Brings Down a House of Cards-Gerry Zack-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 42

February 2016 - Gerry Zack, CFE, CPA, CIA, Managing Director in the Global Forensics Practice at BDO Consulting, discusses a case in which his initial investigation of an embezzlement scheme and cover-up led him to uncover a deeper web of lies and deceit.

 

The Top 3 Fraud Trends to Prepare for in 2016-John Gill-Bruce Dorris-ACFE Fraud Talk-Epsiode 41

January 2016 - John Gill, J.D., CFE, ACFE VP of Education, outlines the top three fraud trends we are likely to see in 2016 and gives tips on how to best prepare for them.

Why Anti-Corruption Programs Fail-Leslie Benton-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 40

December 2015 - In this edition of Fraud Talk, Leslie Benton, Vice President of Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement at the Center for Responsible Enterprise and Trade, speaks about the ways companies can move from policies to practices, why tone in the middle is important, and practical steps companies can take to engage employees and third parties.

 

Women in the Anti-Fraud Profession-Liseli Pennings-Andi McNeal-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 39

November 2015 - At the 26th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in June 2015, the first-ever ACFE women’s panel discussion was a huge success. In this month’s edition of Fraud Talk, Liseli Pennings, CFE, Deputy Training Director for the ACFE, and Andi McNeal, CFE, Research Director for the ACFE, talk about being leaders in the anti-fraud industry, the importance of confidence, and the value of going for what you want and believing you can get there.

The Keys to Fighting Fraud in the Local Government-Chris Constantin-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 38

October 2015 - In this edition, Chris Constantin, CFE, CIA, CICA, assistant city manager for the City of Chico, California, discusses common fraud schemes perpetrated in local government, and provides methods for detecting and preventing these types of nefarious acts.

 

Sincerity, Gravity and Action: The 3 Elements of a Successful Media Interview-Katherine McLane-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 37

September 2015 - ACFE VP of Education John Gill, J.D., CFE, speaks with Katherine McLane, media relations and crisis management expert, and founding partner of The Mach 1 Group, about how fraud examiners can adeptly work with the media to convey the right messages.

The Role of a Fraud Examiner in Qui Tam Cases-Eileen leslee-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 36

August 2015 - This month, we speak with Eileen Leslie, CFE, CPA and Financial Analyst at Forensic Strategic Solutions, about the role of a Certified Fraud Examiner when reviewing and filing, as well as testifying in, qui tam cases under the U.S. False Claims Act.

Accounts Payable Clerk Steals $250,000 from Local Transit Entity-Jack Little-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 35

July 2015 - John E. “Jack” Little, CFE, CPA, Senior Lecturer of Accounting at the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University, examines a recent case in which an accounts payable clerk at the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) diverted nearly $250,000 of cash out of TCAT accounts using a fraudulent check scheme.

Interviewing: The Only Element You Can Control is You-Jonathan Turner-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 34

June 2015 - Jonathan Turner, Senior Director of Corporate Compliance at Wright Medical Technology, speaks about his top interviewing tips. From mistakes to best practices to his No. 1 piece of advice, Turner shares his tricks of the trade.