Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

THE SANFORD & HALL REPORT on International Fraud Awareness, Sponsored by SECURITY INNOVATION

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월요일, 10월 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANFORD & HALL supports the International Fraud Awareness Week (November 12th - 18th, 2023).

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANFORD & HALL supports the International Fraud Awareness Week (November 12th - 18th, 2023).
  • The intersection of international fraud and security threats is profound, affecting businesses from local shops to global corporations.
  • Sanford is an international TV commentator, who appeared regularly as a senior analyst on CNN en Español, reaching 93 million viewers.
  • Rear Admiral Hall served at the White House as a senior director at the National Security Council and special assistant to the president for National Security Affairs.

THE SANFORD & HALL REPORT on International Fraud Awareness, Sponsored by SECURITY INNOVATION

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월요일, 10월 30, 2023

The intersection of international fraud and security threats is profound, affecting businesses from local shops to global corporations.

Key Points: 
  • The intersection of international fraud and security threats is profound, affecting businesses from local shops to global corporations.
  • CEO Ed Adams underscores the need for board engagement in cybersecurity, noting, "Fraud is omnipresent, demanding constant vigilance.
  • Sanford is an international TV commentator, who appeared regularly as a senior analyst on CNN en Español, reaching 93 million viewers.
  • Rear Admiral Hall served at the White House as a senior director at the National Security Council and special assistant to the president for National Security Affairs.

Pioneering Achievement: FHU Senior Re'Elle Crowell Celebrated as the First Student to Pass Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam

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목요일, 10월 19, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business is celebrating senior Re'Elle Crowell, of Henderson, Tennessee, who recently became the school's first B.B.A./M.S. in accounting and fraud examination major to pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam. Crowell will be among the first students to graduate with this joint degree. She will study abroad in the spring semester before graduating in May 2024 with her degrees, a B.B.A. in accounting and an M.S. in accounting and fraud examination.

Key Points: 
  • Senior Re'Elle Crowell becomes the first FHU student to pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.
  • in accounting and fraud examination major to pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.
  • "Our accounting students are motivated, sharp and eager to learn, and the Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner credentialing meets the needs of these students and current employer demands."
  • Certified Fraud Examiners excel in the career paths of accounting, auditing, governance, risk management, compliance and investigation.

Aprio Appoints Trent Watrous to Lead Firm's National Dental Segment

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목요일, 10월 19, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nationally recognized business advisory and accounting firm Aprio, LLP, is pleased to name Trent Watrous as National Dental Segment Leader. Trent brings comprehensive industry experience navigating the complex financial challenges that face dental practice owners in today's rapidly evolving environment. He leads a talented team of over 50 industry-focused accountants and business advisors across the U.S. who provide guidance to dentists during the entire lifecycle of their practice – from early-stage development to practice transition and exit planning.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nationally recognized business advisory and accounting firm Aprio, LLP , is pleased to name Trent Watrous as National Dental Segment Leader.
  • "As segment leader, Trent will amplify Aprio as the single source growth partner for dental practices of all sizes, assisting owners in achieving sustainable growth and success," said Richard Kopelman, Aprio CEO & Managing Partner.
  • A forward-thinking leader, Trent is building the firm's national dental footprint through sales strategies and specialized services for clients.
  • "Trent is well-positioned to lead our National Dental Segment as we provide innovative techniques that support our clients and improve patient care," said Richard Kopelman , Aprio CEO & Managing Partner.

Anneka Sciola Appointed as New ACG Houston Board Member

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수요일, 8월 30, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calvetti Ferguson is proud to announce that Anneka Sciola, advisory partner, has been appointed as the newest Board of Directors member of the Association of Corporate Growth Houston chapter.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calvetti Ferguson is proud to announce that Anneka Sciola, advisory partner, has been appointed as the newest Board of Directors member of the Association of Corporate Growth Houston chapter.
  • Anneka brings extensive expertise in public accounting, consulting, and industry practices to ACG Houston's Board of Directors.
  • "Anneka Sciola's appointment to the ACG Houston Board of Directors is a testament to her exceptional leadership," says Jason Ferguson, managing partner at Calvetti Ferguson.
  • "I am deeply honored and excited to join the ACG Board of Directors," says Anneka Sciola.

PAYSTRAX Selects VikingCloud’s Patented Web Risk Monitoring to Mitigate Merchant Fraud

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수요일, 7월 19, 2023

To fulfil its commitment to combat the increased trend of fraud risk, PAYSTRAX selected VikingCloud for its patented and unique ability to swiftly detect illegal online sales and marketing activities across its European merchant portfolio.

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  • To fulfil its commitment to combat the increased trend of fraud risk, PAYSTRAX selected VikingCloud for its patented and unique ability to swiftly detect illegal online sales and marketing activities across its European merchant portfolio.
  • With VikingCloud’s Web Risk Monitoring, PAYSTRAX will be able to regularly scan each merchant’s website(s), identify illegal products, and discover merchants hiding illegal transactions in otherwise legitimate businesses.
  • Our unique Web Risk Monitoring tool provides PAYSTRAX with a quick and easy way to monitor and report on risks, providing valuable insights through a customisable and intuitive dashboard.
  • We’ve seen first-hand why VikingCloud earned its reputation as the ‘go-to’ partner for payment processors with its Web Risk Monitoring tool that’s genuinely unrivalled.

J.S. Held Expert Natalie Lewis, CPA/CFF, CFE, Elected to Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Board of Regents

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월요일, 6월 12, 2023

This week Ms. Lewis will join fellow members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners at the 34th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, where she will speak on open-source intelligence (OSINT) -- Using Public Information to Your Advantage in Fraud Investigations.

Key Points: 
  • Held expert Natalie Lewis, CPA/CFF, CFE joins the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Board of Regents.
  • Held announces today the election of financial investigations expert Natalie Lewis, CPA/CFF, CFE to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Board of Regents.
  • ACFE Regents are responsible for setting and maintaining standards for the organization to promote professionalism and ensure the reputation of the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.
  • Ms. Lewis' thought leadership focuses on topics including fraud and forensic investigations, internal controls, forensic accounting, interview techniques, bankruptcy, and expert witness testimony.

Michael Mershimer (Mershimer Group, LLC.) has joined The Integritus Group as a Strategic Partner

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목요일, 6월 1, 2023

BOSTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Integritus Group is excited to announce that Michael Mershimer (Mershimer Group, LLC.) has joined the team as a strategic partner. For nearly three decades, Mike has designed, managed, and provided strategies which solve complex problems for global foodservice, franchise, and retail brands. He has helped many brands improve franchise sales reporting integrity, improve brand compliance, and reduce inventory shrinkage as well as other forms of loss.

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  • New York; The Integritus Group is excited to announce that Michael Mershimer (Mershimer Group, LLC.)
  • has joined the team as a strategic partner.
  • BOSTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Integritus Group is excited to announce that Michael Mershimer (Mershimer Group, LLC.)
  • -Mike Mershimer
    "I am very pleased that Mike Mershimer and the Mershimer Group have joined with The Integritus Group providing outsourced and co-sourced solutions to the Retail Industry.

IIA, ACFE Release Joint Report on Building a Best-in-Class Whistleblower Hotline

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목요일, 5월 18, 2023

LAKE MARY, Fla., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) today jointly released Building a Best-in-Class Whistleblower Hotline , a report that examines the key elements of whistleblower hotline programs in workplaces worldwide.

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  • LAKE MARY, Fla., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) today jointly released Building a Best-in-Class Whistleblower Hotline , a report that examines the key elements of whistleblower hotline programs in workplaces worldwide.
  • 75% of respondents indicated their organizations have a whistleblower hotline program, while the remaining 25% indicated that their organization did not have a whistleblower hotline program, a program was being considered, or they were not sure if their organization had a program.
  • "Without effective whistleblower hotline programs in place, employees may not know where to turn if they suspect fraud is occurring within their organization.
  • Building a Best-in-Class Whistleblower Hotline is divided into two main parts:
    Part 1: Benchmarking Hotline Programs, which examines the structure and components of whistleblower hotline programs among the organizations of survey respondents.

COSO Releases Fraud Risk Management Guide: 2nd Edition

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화요일, 5월 2, 2023

NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) announced today the release of the Fraud Risk Management Guide: Second Edition, a new publication that offers a blueprint for helping organizations establish an overall Fraud Risk Management Program.

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  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) announced today the release of the Fraud Risk Management Guide: Second Edition, a new publication that offers a blueprint for helping organizations establish an overall Fraud Risk Management Program.
  • Key updates in the Second Edition include:
    Fraud risk management and deterrence: Explains how fraud risk management relates to and supports fraud deterrence — a key theme in COSO's mission.
  • Relationships among COSO's two frameworks and fraud risk management: Explains how the COSO 2013 Internal Control — Integrated Framework, the COSO 2017 Enterprise Risk Management — Integrating with Strategy and Performance Framework and the Fraud Risk Management Guide are related and support each other.
  • Internal control and fraud risk management: Explains how internal control and fraud risk management are related and support each other but are different in some important respects.