Press ReleaseAlexis C. Bell, CEO of Fraud Doctor, has been elected as the global Chair for the Board of Regents of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). “It is truly an honor to have been elected as the Chair by fellow board members after being elected to the Board of Regents by my colleagues. First, I want to acknowledge my predecessor Chairs for their achievements and commit myself to continuing their good work. The previous Chairs, the dedicated ACFE staff, and antifraud professionals around the globe have worked tirelessly towards a common goal of reducing the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime. I consider it an honor to be working… Read More
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 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
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
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