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Highlighting the Difference-Makers in the Black Anti-Fraud Experience
Feb 16, 2024





The ACFE Joins Anti-Fraud Collaboration to Strengthen Global FRM Community
Jan 08, 2024


The Dichotomy of Modern Government Fraud Schemes and Government Oversight’s Contrasting Approach
Jan 02, 2024







The Mysterious Case of Disappearing Funds: A Cryptic Case Study on Sam Bankman-Fried
Oct 24, 2023

AI's Double-Edged Sword: How Fraudsters are Weaponizing Intelligence
Oct 17, 2023







The Hidden Storm: Understanding Fraud in the Wake of Natural Disasters
Sep 15, 2023


Public and Private Partnership in Information Sharing to Combat Fraud
Sep 12, 2023


Essential Steps for Protecting Your Company in a Fraud Investigation
Sep 05, 2023






Catch Me If You Con: Frank Abagnale Jr. and the Resurgence of Check Fraud
Aug 18, 2023

A Positive Step for British Banks and Shared Information
Aug 15, 2023 By Guest Blogger







Updating AML Compliance Programs: Integrating FinCEN’s AML Priorities
Jul 11, 2023

Mentoring Success Story: Francesca Gabella, CFE and Aristotelis Konstantinos Koufos
Jul 03, 2023






Forensic Approach to Reel Off Diversion of the Institutional Product to Local Markets
May 16, 2023

Uncovering Financial Mismanagement: A Case of Investment Risks and Investigation
May 09, 2023


Second Edition of the Fraud Risk Management Guide Released by COSO and the ACFE
May 02, 2023

Antwerp’s Diamond Trade: A Brilliant Tale of Risky Business Practices
Apr 28, 2023

Uncovering the Truth: Investigating Fraud in Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
Apr 25, 2023




The Unseen Dangers of Influencer Fraud: A Growing Concern in the Digital Age
Apr 11, 2023










Highlighting the Difference-Makers in the Black Anti-Fraud Experience
Feb 24, 2023











"Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street": Netflix Releases Gripping New Series
Jan 04, 2023 By John Duffley










FTX Collapse to Get Insider Treatment by “The Big Short” Author Michael Lewis
Nov 22, 2022

Case Study: Overseas Contractor Bribed Official to Defraud the U.S. Government
Nov 18, 2022


Fraud Talk: Military Veterans’ Experiences and Skills Brought to the Anti-Fraud Table
Nov 11, 2022







ACFE Launches Government Resources Hub Highlighting Focused Trainings and Materials
Oct 11, 2022



Member Spotlight: Ryan Cannon, Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Sep 30, 2022

Unethical Actions of Russian Energy Companies Are Rattling the Marketplace
Sep 27, 2022

From Their Plates to Our Pockets — $250 Million Stolen from Pandemic Food Program
Sep 23, 2022

Fraud Talk: Justice for Fraud Victims - Remembering Who We’re Fighting For
Sep 20, 2022


Crypto Platform “Head Trader” Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Ponzi Scheme
Sep 13, 2022




Audiophiles File Suit: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Faces Fraud Allegations
Aug 26, 2022


















Is This Recruiter a Scammer? Red Flags to Look Out for During the Great Resignation
Apr 12, 2022


Crocodile of Wall Street Rendered Toothless as Authorities Bite Back
Apr 01, 2022

Member Spotlight: Diana Muyibi, Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Mar 28, 2022






Charity fraud: How can you donate without becoming a victim of a scam?
Feb 21, 2022


5 Steps to Safeguard Your Business from Cyberattacks and Fraud in 2022
Feb 08, 2022








Fraud Talk: Why Psychological Safety is Pivotal for Ethical Company Cultures
Dec 20, 2021








Fraud Predictions are Alarming, But Together We Can Help Reverse Them
Nov 17, 2021

Fraud Talk: Understanding the Art and “Science” of the Theranos Saga
Nov 17, 2021


Fraud Talk: The Importance of Questioning What Doesn’t Seem Right in Investigations
Nov 08, 2021







Fraud Talk: The $200,000 Car – When Fraudsters Use Audit Guidelines to Steal
Oct 12, 2021





Can’t Make This Fraud Up! 7 Fraud Stories That Will Make You Say, “Huh?!?”
Sep 17, 2021







10 Fraud-Related Podcasts Full of Drama, Humor and Professional Lessons
Aug 19, 2021













After Madoff, There’s Still One Major Ponzi Scheme Causing Investors Misery
Jun 17, 2021









Fraud Talk: Navigating the Threat Landscape in Today's Tech-Driven World
Apr 29, 2021













What We’ve Learned About Fraud Risk Assessment After a Year of the Pandemic
Mar 18, 2021
















Common Schemes and Red Flags of Unemployment Insurance Fraud During the Pandemic
Jan 08, 2021








From the President: Number-Pattern Tests, Like Benford’s Law, Are Still Valuable
Dec 09, 2020








Prevent Fraud Before It Happens: How to Train Employees to Be Fraud Detectors
Nov 16, 2020

New and Noteworthy Resources for International Fraud Awareness Week 2020
Nov 16, 2020




5 Anti-Fraud Professionals Share Their Advice for Remote Interviewing
Oct 30, 2020



Why We Should Charge for Access to Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Registers
Oct 21, 2020

From the President: Peña and Murphy Challenge Us to Rise Up in Our Battles
Oct 15, 2020

Member Spotlight: Jon Peck, CFE, Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Oct 07, 2020

Fraud Talk: Behind the Scenes of Wirecard's Billion-Dollar Accounting Fraud
Sep 29, 2020



A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Field
Sep 17, 2020



Join the New Group in the ACFE Community: Women in the Anti-Fraud Profession
Sep 09, 2020


Four Brothers Thwart Amazon’s Robust Vendor Controls in a $19 Million Fraud
Sep 04, 2020


























Employees Want Integrity and Trust When They Report Conflicts of Interest
May 04, 2020

Not Your Average Cup of Joe: Luckin Coffee Opens Investigation Into a Massive Fraud
Apr 30, 2020


5 Actions to Take for Proactive Fraud Risk Management During a Crisis
Apr 24, 2020



Your Organization Is More Vulnerable to Fraud During a Crisis. Here’s Why.
Apr 20, 2020

Fraud Talk: No One Wants to Eat Lunch With the Corporate Investigator
Apr 17, 2020


















How to Build a Long-Lasting, Meaningful Career as an Anti-Fraud Professional
Mar 06, 2020







Jules Kroll Hired Staffers With Diverse Skills to Prevent and Fight Fraud
Feb 06, 2020











A Special Agent’s Cautionary Tale: Analytics Are Crucial to Your Investigation
Jan 08, 2020






Member Spotlight: Yelesina Hernandez, Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Dec 12, 2019





















12 Quick Ways to Protect Your Company From a Business Email Compromise Scam
Oct 17, 2019













Save Your Organization a Headache by Stopping Fraud Before It Happens
Sep 09, 2019



The Difference Between Operational Risk Management and Operational Resilience
Aug 27, 2019











Congratulations to These New CFEs Who Completed the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge
Jul 22, 2019













What We Can Learn From a $5 Million-Dollar Agricultural Cooperative Fraud
Jun 03, 2019










New Survey: Building Trust the Main Benefit of a Whistleblowing Program
Apr 22, 2019


"Fake It 'Til You Make It" Socialite On Trial for Grand Larceny and Theft of Services
Apr 16, 2019


The Uncertainties and Certainties of Pursuing a Career in the Anti-Fraud Profession
Apr 09, 2019






How to Successfully Prevent Accounting Fraud Using the Pareto Principle
Mar 22, 2019

















4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Beginning a Mentoring Relationship
Jan 28, 2019

Congratulations to These New CFEs, Winners of the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge
Jan 24, 2019


Air Force Secretary Scams Government Out of $1.4 Million Using Simple Fraud Method
Jan 18, 2019





What the Marriott Data Breach Means for Individuals, the U.S. and Companies Worldwide
Dec 20, 2018

Boosting Internal Controls: 4 Ways to Protect Your Company In the New Year
Dec 18, 2018





Key Findings From the 2018 Report to the Nations: Sub-Saharan Africa Edition
Dec 03, 2018







New and Free Resources for International Fraud Awareness Week, November 11-17
Nov 08, 2018

Significant Amendments to India’s Anti-Graft Law Pave the Way for Future Enforcement
Nov 05, 2018





Fraud at the Top: The Costly Effect of Fraud Committed by Owners and Executives
Oct 18, 2018






Key Findings from the 2018 Report to the Nations: Government Edition
Sep 28, 2018










U.S. Fraud Cases Illustrate Interconnected Nature of Multiple Fraud Charges
Aug 27, 2018

Key Findings from the 2018 Report to the Nations: Asia-Pacific Edition
Aug 24, 2018


CFE to Sit on Panel of Experts Discussing Insider Trading Documentary
Aug 09, 2018 By Kelly Ohayon


Beyond Bitcoin: The Utility of Blockchain Technology
Aug 03, 2018 By Jordan Underhill

3 Reasons to Engage Multiple Generations in the Workforce
Jul 31, 2018 By Jeremy Clopton


Congratulations to the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge Winners!
Jul 19, 2018 By Courtney Howell


Plunged Into Darkness: The Threat of Power Grid Hacking
Jul 12, 2018 By Mark Blangger

Fraud and Corruption Don't Always Involve a Spreadsheet
Jul 05, 2018 By Bruce Dorris



Insider Tips for Making the Most of the ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Jun 12, 2018 By Mandy Moody

Why Artificial Intelligence Is the Next-Generation Weapon to Fight Fraud
Jun 08, 2018 By Vipul Srivastava




2018 World Cup in Russia Could Spur Next Wave of Financial Fraud Attacks
May 22, 2018 By Vipul Srivastava



Using Social Media Network Analysis to Detect Bank Application Fraud
May 11, 2018




Leveraging Data Science to Identify Fraudulent Scientific Studies
Apr 25, 2018 By Jeremy Clopton

ACFE Publishes 10th Edition of the Report to the Nations
Apr 18, 2018 By Bruce Dorris

Accounting Malpractice and the Auditor’s Responsibility to Detect Fraud
Apr 16, 2018


Cybersecurity Expert Warns GDPR Could Create New Extortion Opportunities
Apr 06, 2018 By Dr. Jessica


CFE Syndrome: How Investigating Can Lead to Paranoia
Mar 30, 2018 By Annette Simmons-Brown





Accept the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge and Reach Your Professional Goals
Mar 13, 2018

How Hollywood Got Tied Up in an International Corruption Scandal
Mar 09, 2018 By Sarah Hofmann



CFE Shares Unique IT Challenges and Most Memorable Case
Feb 28, 2018 By Shannon Grayer



DOJ’s Healthcare Fraud Unit Launches Data Analytics Team
Feb 16, 2018 By Jeremy Clopton

Dating in the 21st Century: How to Spot an Online Romance Scam This Valentine’s Day
Feb 14, 2018 By Mandy Moody

Longtime ACFE President Retires; New President and CEO Named
Feb 08, 2018 By Dr. Joseph


Chapter President: 'Message Should be Just as Important as the Messenger'
Feb 05, 2018

5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help Prevent Fraud in 2018
Jan 31, 2018 By Mandy Moody

Everything You Need to Know About the Fraud Allegations at Aflac
Jan 25, 2018 By Jennifer Liebman

Cyberattacks and Cryptocurrency Predicted to be Among Largest Fraud Issues in 2018
Jan 23, 2018 By Sarah Hofmann

Jump-Start Your Fraud Examination Career With Internships and Study Abroad Programs
Jan 17, 2018 By Jacob Flournoy


Cryptocurrency in 2018: Cautiously Embracing the Future
Jan 08, 2018 By Dennis Lawrence

Weathering Human Nature's Storms: Is Your Internal Control System Intact?
Jan 05, 2018

Congratulations to Our 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge Winners!
Jan 03, 2018 By Courtney Howell

Hooked on Fraud Fighting: How I Found My Passion and How I Give Back Now
Dec 26, 2017 By Alexis Bell

Preventing Account Takeover Fraud in Loyalty Programs
Dec 20, 2017 By Samantha M.



4 Challenges to Creating an Effective Whistleblowing Policy and How to Overcome Them
Dec 05, 2017 By Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola

The Behavioral Type Interview: Don’t Be Nervous, Be Prepared
Dec 01, 2017 By Glenn Bass


Persistent Whistleblower Works to Expose VA Health Care Fraud
Nov 27, 2017 By James Ratley


The Fraud Examiner's Latest Threats, Tools and Opportunities
Nov 15, 2017 By Kelly Todd


5 Ways to Connect with Other Fraud Fighters on Social Media During Fraud Week 2017
Nov 10, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann

CFE Finds Satisfaction in Bringing Order Out of Chaos
Nov 07, 2017 By Jaydra Perfetti




Why One CFE Moved From a Big 4 Firm to a Niche Compliance Team
Oct 23, 2017 By Michael D’Alessandro


Saints or Sinners: Whistleblowers' Difficult Position in the Asia-Pacific Region
Oct 13, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann


8 Ways to Raise Fraud Awareness During Fraud Week, November 12-18
Oct 03, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann

Mastering Applicant Tracking Systems, the Gatekeepers to Landing a Job Interview
Sep 29, 2017 By Kathy Lavinder




3 Psychological Tools That Will Help You Elicit Confessions
Sep 13, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann

Want to Become a CFE by the End of the Year? We’ve Got a Challenge for You.
Sep 11, 2017

Setting the Tone at the Top with a Robust Whistleblowing Policy in Africa
Sep 06, 2017 By Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola


How Do Performance Metrics Impact the Amount of Fraud Losses Recovered?
Aug 31, 2017 By Andi McNeal

How Fraud Examiners Can Use and How Fraudsters Can Abuse Artificial Intelligence
Aug 29, 2017 By Amber Mac


Turnabout's Unfair Play: The CFE Gets Defrauded
Aug 23, 2017 By Annette Simmons-Brown

How is Your Company's Fraud Health? Test It and Find Out.
Aug 18, 2017 By Mandy Moody



New and Free Resources for Fraud Week, November 12-18
Aug 04, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann

CFE Prevents Fraud Through Immersion and Communication
Aug 01, 2017 By Britta Bohlinger

Coming Soon: New Report on Measuring In-House Fraud Investigation Teams
Jul 26, 2017 By Andi McNeal




28th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in Nashville — Like a Fine Wine
Jun 29, 2017

Policing Fraud: An Excerpt from Jim Ratley's New Autobiography
Jun 26, 2017 By Mandy Moody


The Power of Knowing, Accepting and Using Your Professional Strengths and Weaknesses
Jun 14, 2017 By Mandy Moody

Wearables Strike Again: Deceased Woman’s FitBit Used to Solve Her Murder
Jun 12, 2017 By Jeremy Clopton

What You Need to Know About the U.K.’s Criminal Finances Act
Jun 08, 2017 By Jordan Underhill

4 Ways to Make the Most of Your ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Jun 05, 2017 By John Loftis

Shutting Down the Laudromat: An Interview with an AML Superhero
May 26, 2017 By James Ratley


Mentoring Young Professionals Gives CFE Purpose and Passion
May 19, 2017 By Chelsea Binns



Report to the Nations Regional Reports Give Snapshots Into Fraud Around the World
May 09, 2017 By Mandy Moody

Episode Notes for Fraud Talk Podcast: Mailing Madoff
May 03, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann

Health Care Fraud Expert Focuses On Cleaning Up Private Practices
May 02, 2017 By Dr. Richard

Kozlowski's $6,000 Shower Curtain Added to the ACFE Fraud Museum
Apr 28, 2017 By Dennis Lynch

Good Guy Gone Bad Gone Good: The Story of John Rusnak
Apr 24, 2017 By Mark Blangger

Unite With Heroes From Across the World at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Apr 19, 2017

How Companies Can Stop Thieves in the Race for Your Tax Return
Apr 12, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann

Episode Notes for Fraud Talk Podcast: Loose Lips Sink Ships
Apr 05, 2017 By Emily Primeaux


Highlights from the 2017 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe
Mar 27, 2017 By Mandy Moody

3 Tough Life Lessons From the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme
Mar 22, 2017 By Courtney Howell


Et Tu Brute? Heartbreaking Tales of Fraudsters Betraying Friends and Family
Mar 15, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann

Panama Papers Aftershocks: Mossack Fonseca's Offices Raided, Founders Arrested
Mar 13, 2017 By Martin Kenney


8 Underrated Critical Types of Evidence in Email Reviews
Mar 07, 2017 By Sundaraparipurnan Narayanan

"Energy is Opportunity" the Foundation for Saudi Aramco’s Commitment to Fighting Fraud
Mar 03, 2017


How One Man Exposed His Fellow FBI Agent as a Russian Spy
Feb 24, 2017 By James Ratley

3 Tips to Help Prevent and Detect Fraudulent Travel Expense Activity
Feb 21, 2017 By Misty Carter

Episode Notes for Fraud Talk: 'The Problem With Too Many Choices'
Feb 16, 2017 By Emily Primeaux




Clare Rewcastle Brown to Discuss Money-Laundering Controls Learned from 1MDB Scandal
Feb 01, 2017 By Sarah Hofmann


Bringing Down FIFA: 'The dogged obsession of a single reporter'
Jan 20, 2017 By James Ratley


7 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution to Earn Your CFE Credential
Jan 11, 2017 By John Loftis

Volkswagen Exec Arrested: Dissecting the Fraud Triangle
Jan 09, 2017 By Mandy Moody

Nordic Compliance Professionals Prefer Web-Based Whistleblowing Channels
Jan 04, 2017 By Karin Henriksson


Health Care Analytics: The latest weapon in fighting the opioid abuse epidemic
Dec 19, 2016 By Rena Bielinski

Former Enron CFO to Speak on Gray Areas at ACFE Fraud Conference in Dubai
Dec 12, 2016

An Education in Fraud: For-Profit College Deception and Student Debt
Dec 01, 2016 By Jennifer Liebman

Erased, but Not Gone: Mitigating Anti-Forensic Activities
Nov 28, 2016 By Lindsay H.

Webinar: How Our Implicit Biases Affect Investigations
Nov 21, 2016 By Emily Primeaux







Forensic Accountant Relies on Skills Learned Outside of the Classroom
Nov 07, 2016 By Ryan Collins








Spread Fraud Awareness Through Events in Your Community
Sep 30, 2016 By Sarah Hofmann

1MDB Journalist to Keynote ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference
Sep 28, 2016 By Sarah Hofmann

Investigative Journalist Discovers Passion Playing "Gumshoe"
Sep 22, 2016 By Natalie St.


German Company Loses $44 Million to One Business Email Compromise Scam
Sep 14, 2016 By Ron Cresswell

Fraud Report Released at Canada’s Largest Gathering of Anti-Fraud Professionals
Sep 14, 2016 By Sarah Hofmann



ACFE Conference News Updates: Canadian Fraud Report, Calling all Super Heroes & More
Aug 19, 2016 By Mandy Moody



The Nonprofit Helpers Who Helped Themselves
Aug 04, 2016 By Annette Simmons-Brown


Key Lessons from the Unaoil Scandal for Forensic Email Reviews
Jul 20, 2016 By Sundaraparipurnan Narayanan

Fraud Examiner: 'Interviewing is Not a Simple Yes or No Answer'
Jul 18, 2016 By Kenneth Springer

Exit Interviews: An Overlooked Tool in the Anti-Fraud Toolbox
Jul 12, 2016 By Andi McNeal

Indifference to Ethical Business Conduct is Death for Organizations
Jul 05, 2016 By James Ratley

All the Advantages of Life Didn’t Stop Roomy Khan From Crossing the Line
Jun 28, 2016 By Dick Carozza

A Rough Reality: Fraud Victims and the Road to Renewal
Jun 24, 2016 By Courtney Babin



What’s in a Name? How to Reconcile Linguistic Differences in Identity Matching
Jun 15, 2016 By Sarah Hofmann



Report to the Nations: The Top 5 Ways Fraud Affects Your Bottom Line
Jun 01, 2016 By Mandy Moody

Traveling Fraud Museum Looks at Fraud on the Big Screen
May 27, 2016 By Courtney Babin

Fraud Fighters to Hear From Actor Richard Dreyfuss, U.S. District Judge and More
May 20, 2016 By Sarah Hofmann


Unlucky in Love: What Makes People Susceptible to Romance Scams?
May 13, 2016 By Dorothy Riggs



One Whistleblower's Story: Losing a job, but not losing hope
May 03, 2016 By James Ratley


CEO Moving Mountains in Anti-Corruption Compliance
Apr 25, 2016 By Philippe Montigny



Fighting Fraud in India: An Interview with the ACFE Mumbai Chapter President
Apr 08, 2016


Why No Top Execs Prosecuted After the Great Recession?
Mar 28, 2016 By James Ratley





CFE Determined to Bring Government Closer to Citizens
Mar 07, 2016 By Nicole Galloway

The Drug Trade Ruins Lives, But Why Is Fraud Ignored?
Mar 02, 2016 By Martin Kenney

Anti-Bribery Expert Says Corruption at FIFA Entrenched for Decades
Feb 26, 2016 By Sarah Hofmann


The Power of Addressing the Human Element of Fraud
Feb 19, 2016 By Emily Primeaux




Wall Street Jed(i) to Keynote ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Feb 03, 2016 By Mandy Moody





Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist David Barboza Named 2016 ACFE Guardian Award Winner
Jan 05, 2016 By James Ratley










Frontline Impact: 3 Practices For Creating Organizational Fraud Awareness
Nov 19, 2015








6 Cognitive Biases of an Investigator in Corporate Fraud Investigations
Nov 03, 2015



Fascination With Risks and Controls Ignites CFE's Passion For Preventing Fraud
Oct 26, 2015 By Gregg Stephens




When Your Company is in the Spotlight, Are You Ready to Respond?
Oct 16, 2015 By Courtney Babin



Cornell University Students Develop a Fraud Deterrence Policy Evaluation Checklist
Oct 09, 2015


How to Conduct Yourself as a Fraud Examiner in Qui Tam Cases
Sep 30, 2015 By Courtney Babin


Self-proclaimed “Chief Loophole Officer” Andrew Fastow to Speak in Singapore
Sep 24, 2015 By Sarah Hofmann

Bribery Not Limited to Envelopes of Cash: BNY Mellon Internships Violated the FCPA
Sep 18, 2015 By Ron Cresswell


How a Clerk’s $250,000 Fraud Went Unnoticed for 4 Years
Sep 02, 2015 By Courtney Babin

Untethered From the Office: How We Fight Fraud on the Go
Aug 31, 2015 By James Ratley

Chief Compliance Officer Prepared to Fight Fraud 'Anywhere, Anytime'
Aug 27, 2015 By Dante Fuentes




The No. 1 Key to Professional Development: Always Be Learning
Aug 04, 2015 By Kathy Lavinder


The Fraud Triangle: Do “some men just want to watch the world burn?”
Jul 24, 2015

What to Do When the Authorities Just Aren’t Interested
Jul 22, 2015 By Mary Breslin

New ACFE Report: Benchmarking Your In-House Fraud Investigation Team
Jul 17, 2015 By Andi McNeal

Think Outside the Financial Data: Visualize Employee Activities
Jul 15, 2015 By Jeremy Clopton


Bribery, Corruption and Money Laundering at FIFA: What Did Banks Know?
Jul 08, 2015 By Dennis Lawrence


The War Against Herbalife: Pyramid Scheme or Multi-level Marketing Master?
Jun 29, 2015 By Emily Primeaux

Untraceable Links: Technology Tricks Used by Crooks to Cover Their Tracks
Jun 23, 2015 By Emily Primeaux

How Corruption Facilitates Transnational Organized Crime
Jun 16, 2015 By Courtney Babin



Make More Genuine Connections at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Jun 10, 2015 By Courtney Babin

Do Your Homework: Making the Most of a Conference App
Jun 05, 2015 By Megan Fuller




51 Billion: The Number of Devices that will be Connected to the Internet in 2020
May 13, 2015





6 Small Things that Can Have a Big Impact On Your Career
Apr 22, 2015 By Kathy Lavinder




For Credit Card Security, U.S. Banks Need to Rethink PINs
Apr 07, 2015 By James Ratley

How Fraud Can Creep Into the Tiniest of Fractures During Change and Transition
Apr 01, 2015

On Point: Refine your skills as a presenter and communicator
Mar 27, 2015 By Paul Homoly



The Shared Traits of Those Committing Fraud Against Elderly Family Members
Mar 13, 2015 By Annette Simmons-Brown

Review: Spam Nation Provides Detailed, Practical Workings of Cyberfrauds
Mar 11, 2015

Interview with a CFE: 'Find the Lie and Find Who Benefited From It'
Mar 06, 2015 By Peter Donnelly


Target Uses Corporate Alliance Program to Connect Faster and More Genuinely
Feb 27, 2015

Kicking the Cane: Intra-familial financial exploitation of the vulnerable elderly
Feb 17, 2015 By Annette Simmons-Brown

It's Better to Have Loved and Lost (Money) Than to Have Never Loved At All
Feb 13, 2015 By Courtney Pedersen

Does Your Organization NEED a Whistleblower Policy?
Feb 11, 2015 By Eileen Leslie


4 Ways to Increase Your Level of Management Review in 2015
Feb 04, 2015 By Jeremy Clopton

Character and Behavior: The Other Red Flags of Fraud
Jan 30, 2015 By Mary Breslin

ACFE Chapters Donate More Than $20,000 to ACFE Foundation
Jan 27, 2015 By Ashley Stone

Listen and Learn: 7 keys to an effective fraud-fighting career
Jan 23, 2015 By James Ratley




The ACFE’s Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions for 2015
Jan 09, 2015 By Courtney Pedersen

Think Before You Speak: The cost of sharing TMI during a job interview
Jan 05, 2015 By Kathy Lavinder



David Barboza Exposes the Billions Hidden by China's Prime Minister
Nov 26, 2014 By Emily Primeaux


Executive to Whistleblower: "Don't Give Me That Ethics Crap!"
Nov 20, 2014 By Emily Primeaux

The Right Tools for a Fraud Examination: Do you have a 'fraud response' bag?
Nov 19, 2014 By Stephen Pedneault

Which Anti-fraud Controls Provide the Best Bang for Your Buck?
Nov 18, 2014 By Andi McNeal



CFE Uses Data Skills to Bridge the Gap Between Two Career Dreams
Nov 07, 2014 By Jeremy Clopton



Keeping Everyone Honest: Financial Statement Fraud Schemes and IFRS
Oct 28, 2014 By Misty Carter







Need Access to Historical Banking Information? Better read the fine print...
Sep 24, 2014 By Stephen Pedneault

Fraud in Capital Projects and the Construction Process
Sep 19, 2014 By Denise Cicchella

Native Texan Pioneers Fight Against Dental Fraud & Embezzlement
Sep 15, 2014 By Bryant Truitt



District Attorney Looks Ahead to New Career in Private Sector
Aug 25, 2014 By Douglas Lowe


5 Background Check Red Flags You’re Probably Missing
Aug 15, 2014 By Dennis Lawrence


Back to the Basics: Red Flags and the Fraud Triangle
Aug 08, 2014 By Jeremy Clopton

Nonverbal Communication Expert to Keynote ACFE Canadian Fraud Conference
Aug 05, 2014 By Christine Gagnon

At Play in the Fields of the County Recorder's Office
Jul 30, 2014 By Annette Simmons-Brown




Grace Under Pressure: Bouncing Back from a Career Setback
Jul 11, 2014 By Kathy Lavinder




A Money Launderer's Contrasts and His Need to 'Amend the Damage'
Jun 27, 2014 By Dick Carozza

Global Security Advisor Proposes ‘Moon-shot’ Fight Against Cybercrime
Jun 23, 2014 By Dick Carozza



The Top 5 Ways to Network at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Jun 13, 2014 By Mandy Moody


Director Uses Experience to Challenge Business as Usual
Jun 06, 2014 By LaToya Lacey

10 Golden Tenets of Fraud Prevention and Deterrence, Part 2
Jun 04, 2014 By Vivek Krishnan




New Report Reveals Data Analysis as Most Effective Anti-Fraud Control
May 21, 2014

Sneak Peek: New Report to the Nations Takes Fraud’s Temperature Worldwide
May 16, 2014



“The Wolf of Wall Street”: The Other Side of the Story
Apr 29, 2014 By Gregory Coleman



Student Scholarship Winner Receives Much More Than a Free Registration
Apr 17, 2014 By Kim Fleischmann







Better Online Security: Help Smaller Clients Achieve It
Mar 24, 2014 By Robert Tie


Make Your Own Luck at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Mar 14, 2014 By Katharine Bosworth


Houston ACFE Chapter Donates $5,340 to Scholarship Program
Feb 27, 2014 By Mandy Moody

Keynotes Announced for ACFE Global Fraud Conference in San Antonio, Texas
Feb 18, 2014




Technology Mash-up: Integrating Computer Forensics and Data Analytics
Feb 04, 2014








Resolution #2: Host & Celebrate the 25th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Jan 07, 2014






In the Trenches: ACFE Vancouver Chapter President Investigates Fraud
Dec 04, 2013 By Carmen Wiechers

Anti-Fraud Training Heads to Asia-Pacific Region in 2014
Nov 27, 2013 By Mandy Moody

Maintaining Strong Ethical Culture is All in a Day's Work
Nov 21, 2013 By Dora Gomez










Companies Big and Small Face Asset Misappropriation Risks
Oct 25, 2013 By Andi McNeal



Knowing What Works: ACFE Asia-Pacific Conference Heads to Singapore
Oct 09, 2013 By Mandy Moody

Investigator Dives Deep Into Digital Data & Information
Oct 04, 2013 By Tyson Johnson

Not in My House: Companies Take a Proactive Stand Against Fraud
Oct 02, 2013 By Mandy Moody










10 Ways to Successfully Transition from Law Enforcement to Corporate Life
Aug 20, 2013



New Ways to Incorporate Analytics Into Your Next Investigation
Aug 07, 2013 By Jeremy Clopton




Investigating Words: Forensic Stylometry and its Role for CFEs
Jul 19, 2013 By Christopher Ekimoff

The CFE as IP Security Advisor: Raising consciousness, promoting balance
Jul 17, 2013 By Robert Tie


Sharing Is Caring: Why I Like to Learn from Others' Experiences
Jul 09, 2013 By Laura Hymes


Exploiting Internet and Social Network Intelligence to Enhance Investigations
Jun 26, 2013






Working Smart with New Clients: Recognizing economic and emotional tolls
Jun 05, 2013 By Robert Tie







The Banality of Fraud: Detecting Fraud from Even the Most Modest Employees
May 08, 2013






CFE’s Knowledge, Persistence Exonerated Innocent Woman
Apr 16, 2013 By Cliff Coutcher

The Most Powerful Investigative Resource You Probably Overlook
Apr 10, 2013 By Brian Willingham



The Art of Persuasion: Mastering the Investigation Interviewing Process
Mar 28, 2013 By Mandy Moody





A Sure Bet: ACFE Global Fraud Conference Heads to Vegas
Mar 05, 2013 By Leslie Simpson




Case Study: The Desperate Accountant & Her Employer's Weak Internal Controls
Feb 15, 2013 By Robert Tie



Upcoming ACFE Courses in Vancouver, Shanghai, Jakarta and Melbourne
Feb 01, 2013 By Mandy Moody














5 Ways to Stay Up to Date on Anti-Fraud News and Resources
Nov 28, 2012 By Ross Pry







Corporate Governance in Japan: Memories of the “Japanese Miracle”
Nov 09, 2012 By Roger Aradi

TMI: The Blurry Line Between Professional and Personal Data
Nov 05, 2012 By Robert Tie


Moving From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Oct 29, 2012 By Khristi Ferguson



Report Highlights Top Fraud Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region
Oct 16, 2012 By Andi McNeal



New Online CFE Exam Prep Course Accessible from Anywhere
Oct 09, 2012 By John Loftis






Jim Ratley Named as One of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People
Sep 14, 2012





Canada AG and Best-Selling Author to Keynote ACFE Canadian Fraud Conference
Aug 24, 2012







Reading Between the Lines: Analyzing Documents Effectively
Jul 24, 2012 By Bob Tie
















You Are Not Alone: Finding, Changing and Growing a Career
May 11, 2012 By Mandy Moody

Collaborating on a Casebook: The View from the Grammar Police
May 09, 2012 By Laura Hymes


EEOC Updates Guidance for Employers Using Arrest and Conviction Records
May 01, 2012 By Lester Rosen


Why Won’t Regulators Just Tell Us What They Want?
Apr 24, 2012 By Daniel Tannebaum

Segregation Of Duties: Remember, Trust Is Not A Control
Apr 12, 2012 By Sheila Keefe

A Chapter Out To Make A Difference In Its Community
Apr 12, 2012 By Jeff Kubiszyn





An Olympic Event: ACFE European Fraud Conference Wraps Up in London
Mar 28, 2012 By Allan Bachman


CFE Navigates Cultural, Ethical and Investigative Challenges
Mar 22, 2012 By Andy Egloff



Why This Year’s ACFE Annual Fraud Conference Will Be Better Than Last Year’s
Mar 14, 2012


4 Things Textbooks Can’t Teach You about Investigation
Mar 07, 2012 By Brian Willingham


The View from ACFE Japan on the Olympus Fraud Case
Feb 29, 2012 By Daisuke Wakiyama






The First 24: What Happens During the Initial Stages of an Internal Investigation?
Feb 09, 2012

A $1.7 Billion Fraud Born of Earnings Management and a Poor Ethical Culture
Feb 06, 2012





The Role of the Internal Auditor, Fraud Expert
Jan 18, 2012 By Alishah Janmohamed






#3 New Year's Resolution: Expand International Growth Efforts to New Regions
Jan 04, 2012 By Kevin Taparauskas

Let the Countdown Begin: The ACFE’s 2012 New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 03, 2012 By Mandy Moody

MF Global: $1.2 Billion Missing From Segregated Customer Funds
Dec 21, 2011 By Sheila Keefe

Vote Today for the Next Three ACFE Board of Regents (con't)
Dec 16, 2011 By Mandy Moody






The ACFE Needs You for its Biennial Global Fraud Study
Nov 16, 2011 By James Ratley



Montana Hosts Internal Controls Enforcement Seminar with Ralph Summerford
Nov 10, 2011





Report to the Nations Survey the Foundation for Anti-Fraud Research
Oct 26, 2011 By Andi McNeal

Court Clerk Faces First Prosecution Under the UK Bribery Act 2010
Oct 20, 2011 By Mark Scott




Manager Cites CFE Credential as Greatest Career Achievement
Oct 07, 2011 By Tracy McLaughlin





How to Take a Financial Pulse: Is That Deadbeat Really Broke?
Sep 16, 2011 By Robert Tie

Director Relies on Networking to Stop Fraud Before It's Too Late
Sep 14, 2011 By Grace Corbett




Scholarship Recipient Heads Back to School With Goals in Tow
Aug 31, 2011 By Cora Bullock



Tone at the Top: It’s More Than ‘Don’t Steal From Your Company’
Aug 18, 2011 By Cora Bullock

Employers Beware: Confusion on Whistleblower Protection Breeds Silence
Aug 16, 2011


Accounting Students Earn College Credit and a Conviction
Aug 04, 2011 By Jeff Kubiszyn






News of the World: ‘Everybody is Doing It’ is Not a Defense
Jul 20, 2011 By Sheila Keefe

Retired Federal Special Agent Finds New Career 'Beyond the Badge'
Jul 19, 2011 By John Jupin



The Interview of a Lifetime: The Granddaughter of the Ponzi Whistleblower
Jul 11, 2011




'One Size Fits All' Approach Doesn’t Work in OFAC Compliance Programs
Jun 28, 2011

Risky Readers: Kindles, Nooks Capable of Storing More Than Just Bestsellers
Jun 23, 2011


Preventing a "Little Something on the Side" Under the UK Bribery Act
Jun 15, 2011


Closing the Case with Social Media: Learn How to Search Covertly Online
Jun 12, 2011


ACFE Strengthens Ties with Asian Fraud Fighters, Part II
Jun 07, 2011 By Alani Mundie










New, Changing Laws Call for Open Minds and Informed Objectivity from CFEs
May 04, 2011




Tomorrow: The Only Line of Defense Against Fraud Existing Today
Apr 19, 2011 By Allan Bachman










Exam Day Anxiety Eased with New Review Course Options
Mar 17, 2011 By Bruce Dorris



ACFE Urges Incorporation of Anti-Fraud Components into GRC Program
Mar 08, 2011 By James Ratley




Keynote Speakers Announced for 22nd Annual ACFE Fraud Conference & Exhibition
Feb 24, 2011 By Kerrie Metschan

How to Write a Solid Fraud Examination Report that Will Stand Up in Court
Feb 22, 2011

One-Man Fraud Squad No Longer the Most Effective Way to Fight Corruption
Feb 18, 2011 By James Ratley


ACFE Hosts European Fraud Conference in Brussels this April
Feb 11, 2011 By Koen Albers








Liability Specialist Finds New Career, Opportunities in Anti-Fraud Field
Jan 14, 2011 By Rich Kelly

Education and Training Don't Stop After Earning the CFE Credential
Jan 11, 2011 By Joseph Agins

New Year's Resolution #1: Take the ACFE Annual Fraud Conference to New Places
Jan 07, 2011




The Countdown to the ACFE’s Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions Begins Today
Jan 03, 2011

ACFE Foundation Scholarships Instill Confidence, Sense of Achievement
Dec 21, 2010 By Lupe DeLeon

ACFE President James D. Ratley Honored by Security Magazine
Dec 17, 2010 By Mandy Moody


Inside Look: The CFE Exam Review Course and CFE Exam
Dec 10, 2010 By Brian Willingham


Corporate Investigator Uses CFE to Drive Boeing’s Ethics Culture
Dec 02, 2010 By David P.




CFE Advances Fraud Investigations Awareness in Pakistan
Nov 18, 2010 By Alani Mundie

Behind the Scenes: Highlights from the ACFE Pac Rim Fraud Conference
Nov 17, 2010 By Allan Bachman






Minimize the Impact of Fraud During International Fraud Awareness Week
Nov 05, 2010 By Mandy Moody


Forensic Auditor Gains Worldwide Recognition with Fraud Certification
Nov 02, 2010 By Muna Dora

Long-Dead Citizens Collecting Social Security Checks and Pensions
Oct 27, 2010 By Amy Logan


International Fraud Awareness Week Shines Spotlight on Fraud Detection
Oct 20, 2010

Fate Reveals a Future in Fraud Fighting for Accountant Turned Examiner
Oct 18, 2010 By Kasondra N.D.


New Report Finds CFEs Earn Nearly 22% More Than Colleagues
Oct 12, 2010 By Leslie Simpson



