Seen on the Screen: Break Through

Seen on the Screen: Break Through

“As a risk and compliance professional in the banking industry, it is essential for me to stay informed and keep up to date on the latest developments in this space. This is the first time I am attending the annual Fraud Conference, and I look forward to a lot of learning and networking. See you there!” — Deepa Ramsunder, CFE, Director, Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance Assurance, Standard Chartered Bank

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Seen on the Screen: How COVID-19 Might Shift the Anti-Fraud Profession

Seen on the Screen: How COVID-19 Might Shift the Anti-Fraud Profession

“I believe COVID-19 will change the anti-fraud field by increasing our reliance on data analytics, electronic documentation and digital communication. In-person interviews and access to physical assets, such as inventory and offices, are going to be rare as companies continue to shift to remote work. The anti-fraud field must continue to evolve its methods detect and investigate fraud as the fraudsters are already finding new methods and reasons to conduct fraud through the new normal.” — Keith Louie, CFE, Senior Auditor at PayPal

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Seen on the Screen: Gathering for Our First All-Virtual Fraud Conference

Seen on the Screen: Gathering for Our First All-Virtual Fraud Conference

“We can only win the war against financial crimes with intelligent collaborations, mentorships, partnerships and by developing tools and policies that is globally scalable. Criminals are getting smarter; it is our jobs to ensure they end up on the losing side at all times.” — Wale Ayantoye, Global Sanctions Consultant, Square Inc.

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ACFE Staff Looks Forward to New Virtual Offerings

ACFE Staff Looks Forward to New Virtual Offerings

The 31st Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference will be like no other this year as attendees from all over the world gather virtually to learn from industry leaders, and network from the comfort of their own homes or offices. We know that it will be a different experience — rather than shaking hands and catching up in Boston, attendees and staff are tackling the current environment and finding new ways to make the most of their conference experience.

I asked some of our staff about what they’re most looking forward to in the coming week.

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Heard in the Halls: Fraud Is Evolving

Heard in the Halls: Fraud Is Evolving

“In this day and age, if anybody’s serious about this profession, this is a minimal requirement to stay one step ahead of a fraudster. Because things are changing so rapidly, that if you try to do your job in auditing or accounting…you’re so out of date. Unless you come to hear from the experts on emerging trends, you’re not going to be effective.” - Laura McInerney, CFE, Turn Key Office

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Heard in the Halls: Continue the Path

Heard in the Halls: Continue the Path

“I thought the general session was really encouraging and informative. Especially because as a fraud professional you feel alone sometimes. And being in that session reminded me that I was amongst my peers, and what I’m doing is right and sometimes we might not get the right outcome, but just to continue the path.” – Chrisoula Koutoulas, CFE, Director of Compliance, Kaiser Permanente

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