Fraud is constantly evolving and becoming more difficult to detect. Sometimes, it is a blurry gray area that we have a hard time determining whether something is fraud or not. No matter how we look at it - fraud and criminal activity is a constant threat and the best time to do something about it was yesterday.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs, attorneys, forensic accountants and other financial professionals
BENEFITS
Get essential fraud and risk management updates geared toward CPAs and related professionals who implement, assess, or consult on fraud controls
HIGHLIGHTS
This conference is presented by the Ohio Society of CPAs (OHCPA) in cooperation with the NJCPA.
8:30-9:45 a.m.
Methods of Proof (1.5 AA)
Robert Nordlander - IRS
- Identify traditional and consider emerging financial components of Law Enforcement
- Visualizing Data for Prosecution in Law Enforcement Investigations
9:55-10:45 a.m.
Building Ad hoc Forensic Models: a SWOT Analysis (1 AA)
Yigel Rechtman, CPA, CFE, CITP, CISM
- Understand how to document key inputs, assumptions, and methods used in forensic investigations to ensure transparency and defensibility
- Learn to apply SWOT analysis in fraud scenarios to evaluate strengths, identify control weaknesses (e.g., lack of segregation of duties), and uncover investigative opportunities
- Recognize threats to forensic accuracy, including misalignment with objectives and inadequate quality control, and learn strategies to mitigate them
10:55-11:45 a.m.
Crypto Fraud - Red Flags and Tools For Fighting Fraud (1 SK)
Nicholas Ward, CPA
- Learn basics about the most common types of frauds involving cryptocurrency, from 'pig butchering' to embezzlement
- Be able to distinguish whether a matter involving cryptocurrency involves fraud or is legitimate
- Basics of misappropriation of cryptocurrency
12:15-1:05 p.m.
Tax Fraud (1 TX)
Justin Yarnell
Details coming soon
1:15-2:30 p.m.
ACFE Report to the Nations - Fraud Update (1.5 AA)
Anthony LaNasa
- Track the latest trends in financial fraud
- Determine the best steps to prevent new types of fraud
- Use new information to track current risks of fraud