Anti-Fraud Consultant Has a Passion for Training

Laura Davies is a fraud risk management consultant for KPMG, LLP, in London. In her career as an anti-fraud professional, Davies has a focus on fraud vulnerability and risk assessments, internal controls and investigations.

February 2014

ACFE Member Profile

Laura Davies is a fraud risk management consultant for KPMG, LLP, in London. In her career as an anti-fraud professional, Davies has a focus on fraud vulnerability and risk assessments, internal controls and investigations. She has been a member of the ACFE since 2012. Davies previously worked for the National Health Service (NHS), where she helped establish a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting fraud in Europe.

How did you get started in your line of work?
My career in fraud risk management started in 2002 when I joined the NHS Counter Fraud Service. During my time there I managed the unit responsible for research, which included the development of courses such as the first BSc and MSc in Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption studies. 

A highlight of my NHS career was the three years I spent establishing the European Healthcare Fraud and Corruption Network - a not-for-profit organization based in Brussels. I was vice-president for a period before moving to the private sector and remain an Honorary Member.

What are your current responsibilities for KPMG?
Currently I focus mainly on fraud vulnerability and risk assessments, control implementation and investigations. Recently I have developed a passion for training as a result of which I have designed, developed and delivered fraud risk management, anti-bribery and corruption, investigations skills and general awareness training programs for several FTSE 100 companies.

How did you hear about the ACFE?
I have been aware of the ACFE throughout my career in fraud risk management as it is considered the industry standard in many business sectors. Being responsible for training, I identified the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential as an excellent qualification to complement those of our forensic accountants – and so it is now part of our recognized training.

Since moving to the private sector I decided to join as a member of the ACFE. I am currently undertaking the CFE Exam Prep Course (international edition) to become a CFE, which will complement my UK specific qualifications which include being an Accredited Counter Fraud Trainer.

What are some of your interests outside of fighting fraud?
Aside from work, I have a 20-month-old daughter who keeps me on my toes, and I like to travel as much as possible. I am a real people-person and love nothing more than experiencing new cultures (and their cuisine), most recently spending my maternity leave in Spain and Kenya.