Trends in Data Analytics for Fraud. Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss this with Steve Pesklo, President, Softlake Solutions. We answer questions such as: How can you use data analytics in fraud investigations? What is the best approach when initiating a data analysis investigation? What are the latest trends in data analytics? What should you look for when using data analytics for fraud? What are some example case studies for data analytics? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/khmF_KKi0bk Also see: * Call for Subject Matter Experts to become a guest speaker on FraudCast. * Helpful Speaker Tips for step by step instructions on the interview process.
Continue ReadingFighting Fraud Through Diversity – Girl Power on the Board
With all of the leadership articles advocating the need for more women to serve on boards and the inherent benefits of diversity, I’d like to highlight the continued progress that the leadership and membership of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has made in electing four diverse women to their Board of Regents (international board of directors) this year. Collectively, these ladies represent government service, private industry, and consulting. Each of them inspire me personally both in the work that they do and most importantly for how they show up in the world. It is a sincere honor to serve with these amazing women fraud fighters and to be… Read More
Continue ReadingAttending the 28th ACFE Global Fraud Conference in Nashville
Excited to be attending the 28th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in Nashville, TN next week (June 18-21) as a newly elected member of the Board of Regents. I will also be a panelist for the Wednesday morning session at 8:30am 11l Ethics Panel – What can we learn from White-Collar Criminals? moderated by John Gill, JD, CFE. Other panelists include Michael N. Pocalyko, CFE, PI, CA; Eric R Feldman, CFE, CIG, CCEP-I; and Gary Burke, CFE, CPA. If you plan on attending the conference, please reach out to me and connect. You can track where I will be during the conference on my Twitter feed @FraudDr. Stop by and… Read More
Continue ReadingFraudCast – Bank Statement Review Automation
Bank statement review automation. Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss this with Sam Bobley, CEO of Ocrolus. We answer questions such as: How can bank statement review be automated? What is OCR? What differentiates Ocrolus from traditional OCR solutions? What value does Ocrolus technology deliver? Who are Ocrolus’s customers? How does Ocrolus price its products? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Qo_V_RvCEyE
Continue ReadingACFE Board of Regents (2017-2018)
Board of Regents The Board of Regents is elected by the certified members of ACFE. They are responsible for setting membership standards that promote professionalism and ensure the future of the organization as a whole. The Regents have sole authority over the admission of members, including but not limited to examination standards. They also establish continuing professional education requirements, and are responsible for establishing, modifying and enforcing the CFE Code of Professional Ethics as well as all other matters necessary to maintain the high standards of the ACFE. Elections are held annually to fill vacant positions. All Regents elected shall serve two-year terms and hold office until their successors are… Read More
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Employers can use FBI database for real-time background checks
New video from PBS NEWSHOUR highlighting how: “Employers enrolled in federal and state “Rap Back” programs receive ongoing, real-time updates about their employees even after they are hired. They can keep tabs on things like encounters with law enforcement, even if those actions do not result in arrests, according to a report by The Intercept by Ava Kofman. Kofman joins Hari Sreenivasan with more details.” Video duration: 5:57 | Aired: 02/04/2017 | Rating: NR Link to the video: http://www.pbs.org/video/2365949861/ Related articles Babcock, E. (2016, December 15). Next Generation Identification (NGI) – Rap Back Service. Department of Justice Privacy Impact Assessment. United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Retrieved from https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/pia-ngi-rap-back-service.pdf/view … Read More
Continue ReadingCFEs Elect Two New Regents
The ACFE is proud to announce that Alexis C. Bell, CFE, PI, and Vidya Rajarao, CFE, CA, have been elected to the 2017-2018 ACFE Board of Regents. Fellow CFEs elected them from a list of six candidates selected by the Board’s nomination committee. Bell and Rajarao will take office at the Board’s meeting in February at ACFE headquarters in Austin, Texas. Alexis C. Bell, CFE, PI Fraud Doctor LLC Charlotte, North Carolina Alexis C. Bell, CFE, PI, is the CEO and founder of Fraud Doctor LLC, which provides proprietary antifraud products and services. She’s a graduate of Cornell University, completed her fellowship at Dartmouth and authored the books, “Data Analysis… Read More
Continue ReadingACFE Board of Regents Nomination
I would like to thank the nomination committee members at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in selecting me to the short list of candidates for the 2017-2018 Board of Regents election. The Board of Regents is responsible for setting membership standards that promote professionalism and ensure the future of the organization as a whole. Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) will have an opportunity to vote during the election period between November 1 and December 31, 2016. Information about the voting process will be available in an upcoming edition of Fraud Magazine (November/December). I would consider it an honor to have the opportunity to provide a voice and direction for the global… Read More
Continue ReadingNew COSO Guidance
There is new guidance just released on fraud risk management for COSO principle 8 and the full COSO framework. [Excerpt from the ACFE Forum] We are excited to announce the publication of the new Fraud Risk Management Guide, a resource jointly sponsored by COSO and the ACFE. This guide is an update to the previously released ACFE/IIA/AICPA publication, Managing the Business Risk of Fraud, and is designed to build on both COSO principle 8 and the full COSO Internal Control–Integrated Framework as a foundation for a comprehensive fraud risk management program. The Executive Summary of the guide is attached to this post. We’ve also created a website (ACFE.com/fraudrisktools) that provides interactive tools and other resources… Read More
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