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Fraud and Forensic Conference
ID: 59467
Tuesday August 27, 2024 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Topics:
Audit + Assurance
Risk Management + Fraud
Technology
Don't let the bad guys undermine your organization. Stay ahead of the fraud game by learning to detect, investigate and prevent dubious deeds.
At the Fraud and Forensic Conference, CPAs and related professionals who implement, assess, or consult on fraud controls will receive essential fraud and risk management updates.
- Break down the financial components of a Law Enforcement Investigation
- Learn how to use your anti-fraud knowledge to become a Certified Fraud Examiner
- Build your knowledge of the growing threat of fraud in Crypto Currency
- Grow your understanding of money laundering in how it is found and fought
-Track the latest trends in fraud and how to mitigate risks and more!
And you know what they say—the larger the group, the bigger the discount!
- 5-9 attendees = 10% off
- 10+ attendees = 20% off
Call Member Services at 614.764.2727 (option 2) to register your group.
"A hacker attack happens every 39 seconds." - LexisNexis
"Organizations lose 5 percent of revenue to fraud every year." - ACFE
Agenda
27Aug
Financial Components of Law Enforcement Investigations
CPE: 1.5 AU
CPA + CFE - The Dynamic Duo in Deterring Fraud
CPE: 1 AU
Crypto Fraud - Where to Look and How to Find It
CPE: 1 AU
Confessions of Fraudsters
CPE: 1 AU
ACFE Report to the Nations - Fraud Update
CPE: 1.5 AU
Agenda
27Aug
Financial Components of Law Enforcement Investigations
CPE: 1.5 AU 8:30 AM - 9:45 AMSpeaker: Melissa Rodriguez
- Identify traditional financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.
- Consider emerging financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.
- Visualizing Data for Prosecution in Law Enforcement Investigations.
CPA + CFE - The Dynamic Duo in Deterring Fraud
CPE: 1 AU 9:55 AM - 10:45 AMSpeaker: Chrissie Powers
- Learn how to become a Certified Fraud Examiner ("CFE"): costs, qualifications, application process, and CFE exam.
- Understand the anti-fraud knowledge you already use daily as a CPA and the benefits the CFE credential can provide to you, your employer, and your customers.
- Walk through two case studies, one civil matter, and one criminal matter.
Crypto Fraud - Where to Look and How to Find It
CPE: 1 AU 10:55 AM - 11:45 AMSpeaker: Speaker To Be Announced
- Illustrate which allegations are crypto fraud vs simple fraud
- Discover how to analyze scams
- Discuss five points to handle ethical concerns
Agenda
27Aug
Financial Components of Law Enforcement Investigations
CPE: 1.5 AU 8:30 AM - 9:45 AMSpeaker: Melissa Rodriguez
- Identify traditional financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.
- Consider emerging financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.
- Visualizing Data for Prosecution in Law Enforcement Investigations.
CPA + CFE - The Dynamic Duo in Deterring Fraud
CPE: 1 AU 9:55 AM - 10:45 AMSpeaker: Chrissie Powers
- Learn how to become a Certified Fraud Examiner ("CFE"): costs, qualifications, application process, and CFE exam.
- Understand the anti-fraud knowledge you already use daily as a CPA and the benefits the CFE credential can provide to you, your employer, and your customers.
- Walk through two case studies, one civil matter, and one criminal matter.
Crypto Fraud - Where to Look and How to Find It
CPE: 1 AU 10:55 AM - 11:45 AMSpeaker: Speaker To Be Announced
- Illustrate which allegations are crypto fraud vs simple fraud
- Discover how to analyze scams
- Discuss five points to handle ethical concerns
Speakers
Melissa Rodriguez
Financial Components of Law Enforcement Investigations
I have spent the past six years as a Forensic Auditor for the US Department of Justice. In that time, I have worked a variety of cases including organized crime., hidden ownership FFLs, contraband cigarette trafficking, arson-for-profit including use of explosives, firearms trafficking, robbery groups, murder, and OCDETF cases. I specialize in the money tracing and money laundering investigations for violent criminals. I am currently working in the Tampa, Florida office; however, I started in the New York City office. Prior to this I was a Criminal Tax Investigator for the Nebraska Department of Revenue. I also worded as a Wage and Hour investigator and state and income tax auditor for the State of Nebraska.
Chrissie Powers
CPA + CFE - The Dynamic Duo in Deterring Fraud
CHRISSIE A. POWERS
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Designations Certified Public Accountant, Ohio, 2000 (CPA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2002
Academic Degrees BSBA - Urbana University, Accounting (1998)
Professional Background Rea Strategic Solutions
(A division of Rea & Associates, Inc.)
Manager - 11/2004 to present
The division is heavily involved in the arenas of litigation support, business valuation and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Powers is extensively involved in the detection, deterrence and investigation of fraudulent activity, determination of economic damages in individual and commercial circumstances, damage calculations and martial relations including identification of assets, asset tracing, and determination of true economic income.
Ickert & Company, LLC
(Merged with Rea & Associates, Inc. 11/2004)
Shareholder - 2000 to 11/2004
The firm provided financial opinion, accounting, tax and corporate advisory services to corporations and individuals. In addition to providing a full range of accounting and auditing services, the firm was heavily involved in personal and corporate consulting for financial and operational matters, tax planning, business valuation and succession planning, damage calculation and analysis, litigation support, fraud deterrence and investigation, bankruptcy and merger and acquisition services including due diligence reviews.
Saltz, Shamis, & Goldfarb Financial Services
(Formerly Greene & Wallace, LLC)
Audit Associate - 1998 to 2000
Responsible for auditing, accounting, and tax engagements for clients in various industries and management of firm staff utilized on engagements within the Columbus, Ohio office.
Taylor, Applegate, Hughes & Associates
Tax Staff -1998
Responsible for the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
Experience Ms. Powers has assisted with investigations involving the diversion of corporate assets and other fraud related cases. She has also worked with clients to strengthen internal control and management systems to deter fraudulent activity and asset diversions.
Ms. Powers has experience in the area of litigation support engagements which includes fraud examination and investigation, forensic accounting and record reconstruction, damage and claims analysis and documentation, and marital dissolution matters.
Professional Affiliations American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
Columbus Chapter of OSCPA's
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Central Ohio Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners
Treasurer for the Central Ohio Chapter of CFE's
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA)
High Tech Crime Consortium (HTCC)
Law Enforcement Analysts (LEANALYST)
Publications & Presentations "Combining Forces to Combat Fraud." Emerging Trends in Fraud Investigation
and Prevention Conference. Presented by Auditor of State Betty Montgomery, Attorney General Jim Petro, Central Ohio Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners. May 13, 2004.
"Financial Skills for Management in Ohio." Lorman Education Services. May 21, 2004.
"Small Business Fraud." Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) Columbus Chapter. June 17, 2004
"Construction Fraud in Ohio." Lorman Education Services. December 16, 2004.
Speaker To Be Announced
Crypto Fraud - Where to Look and How to Find It
Tiffany Ridenbaugh
Confessions of Fraudsters
Tiffany Ridenbaugh is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner and serves as the Chief Forensic Auditor of the Special Investigations Unit with the Auditor of State of Ohio’s Office. Tiffany graduated from Muskingum College with a Bachelor Degree in Public Accounting and Business in 2007 and began her career with the Auditor’s Office shortly thereafter. Tiffany resides in Newark, Ohio with her Husband, Jason and two children, Jayden and Graydee.
Anthony LaNasa
ACFE Report to the Nations - Fraud Update
Focusing his practice on accounting/auditing requirements and business consulting for health care, nonprofit, manufacturing, real estate and governmental organizations, Anthony specializes in financial reporting, industry benchmarking, financial and fraud assessment, and OMB Circular A-133 requirements.
Anthony provides numerous consulting services, including business plan reviews, evaluating and obtaining financing, strategic and business planning, internal controls, and performing operational and business office reviews and analyses.
Anthony is the Managing Principal of our Columbus office. He also currently serves on the board for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Central Ohio, and is a committee member for United Way of Delaware County’s Community Impact Council. With almost 20 years of public accounting experience and his community involvement, Anthony’s significant experience allows him to assist his clients through all their critical financial and operational needs.
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