ACFE Press Releases

ACFE Report to the Nations: Organizations Lost an Average of More Than $1.5M Per Fraud Case

Median losses of the fraud cases analyzed in this year’s report increased 24% compared to the 2022 Report to the Nations. The COVID-19 pandemic might be partly to blame.

Deepfakes Expert, Pandora Papers Investigative Journalist Among Keynotes at 2024 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe

Female Fraud Fighters to Convene in Washington for 2024 ACFE Women’s Summit

The fourth annual event explores the challenges unique to women in the anti-fraud industry through idea sharing, exchanging resources and networking with industry leaders.

UAE Accountability Authority to Host 2024 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East

The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) partners with the world’s largest organization of anti-fraud professionals to host the premier educational event for fraud fighters in the Middle East.

Study: 8 in 10 Fraud Fighters Expect to Deploy Generative AI by 2025

Global survey of anti-fraud professionals by the ACFE and SAS reveals incredible GenAI enthusiasm – but past benchmarking studies suggest a more challenging reality.

The ACFE Joins the Anti-Fraud Collaboration (AFC) in a Strategic Move to Enhance Fraud Prevention and Detection Efforts

The ACFE Announces International Fraud Awareness Week, November 12–18, 2023

This annual event brings anti-fraud education and awareness to businesses and consumers worldwide.

ACFE Fraud Conference Canada Returns to Montréal

Keynote speakers for this year's event will include podcaster/tech expert Amber Mac and former Speaker of British Columbia's Legislative Assembly, Dr. Darryl Plecas.

Formula 1 Data Scientist, AI Entrepreneur Among Keynotes at 2023 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific

The three-day hybrid event September 20-22 will bring together anti-fraud professionals in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss emerging fraud trends and technology.

ACFE, Mission Omega Launch Financial Services Fraud Training Program

The self-paced, online training program will be tailored to banking, financial services institutions and partners.

ACFE Names New President, Chief Executive Officer

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has appointed John Gill, J.D., CFE, as President of the ACFE; John Warren, J.D. CFE, will take over as Chief Executive Officer of the world’s largest anti-fraud organization.

Synthetic Business Identities Are the Top Risk in Business-to-Business Relationships: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Thomson Reuters Report

Half of organizations plan to use more artificial intelligence in their due diligence.

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

COSO Releases Fraud Risk Management Guide: 2nd Edition

UAE Ministry of Finance to Host 2023 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East

The two-day event will be held in Dubai on 8-9 May, 2023, returning for its eighth annual conference in the region.

Keynote Speakers Announced for 34th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference

The flagship event of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) will feature U.S. government leaders, industry-leading experts and a notorious fraudster all leading discussions on emerging trends, techniques and perspectives at the world’s largest anti-fraud conference.

“Tinder Swindler” Hero Among Keynotes at 2023 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe

The online conference, which will be held March 27-29, will also feature more than a dozen educational sessions led by experts across anti-fraud, auditing, cybersecurity and technology industries.

2023 ACFE Women’s Summit Heads to Washington, D.C. on International Women’s Day

Rachel Wilson, Director of Cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley, and Kelly Donovan, Whistleblower and Advocate, will serve as keynote speakers for the third annual event.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and The Institute of Internal Auditors Announce Education Partnership

The partnership will elevate competency for fraud investigators and auditors. 

ACFE Fraud Conference Returns to Canada In Person for First Time Since 2019

Following two years of virtual-only events, the 2022 ACFE Fraud Conference Canada brings anti-fraud professionals from around the region back together for three days of educational sessions and networking.

2022 Government Anti-Fraud Summit Tackles Latest Insights and Challenges Facing Law Enforcement and Government Agencies

This year’s virtual event opens doors for professionals working in law enforcement, government entities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to learn specialized knowledge and gather valuable techniques to take on the latest anti-fraud challenges facing the profession.

ACFE’s 2022 Compensation Guide Highlights Changing Work Environment for Anti-Fraud Professionals in a Post-Pandemic World

The 2022 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals highlights salary trends across the global anti-fraud industry and provides benchmarks in areas such as compensation and job satisfaction to help anti-fraud professionals inform their career decisions.

2022 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific Returns to In-Person Format in Singapore

The 2022 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific returns in-person for the first time in three years, with a number of global anti-fraud professionals scheduled to deliver keynote sessions in Singapore.

ACFE and Grant Thornton Release Guide for Organizations to Manage ESG Fraud Risks

Managing Fraud Risks in an Evolving ESG Environment, a guide to help organizations investing in ESG initiatives avoid fraud, was released in conjunction with the start of the 33^rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, held in Nashville, TN and virtually.

World’s Largest Conference for Fraud Fighters – The 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference – Back in Person for the First Time in Three Years

SEC Director of Enforcement Gurbir Grewal, best-selling author Michael Lewis and others will address attendees at the 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, held in person for the first time in three years.

Organizations Worldwide Lose Trillions of Dollars to Occupational Fraud

Between 2012 and 2022, fraud cases were caught faster, causing smaller losses according to data in Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations. The report, which looked at fraud trends over the past 10 years, also showed that criminal prosecutions of fraud cases were down, while civil cases were up. 

Think Pandemic-Related Fraud Is Going Away? Think Again.

With the widespread distribution of COVID vaccines now promising hope for a “return to normal,” business leaders need to understand that some of the changes in the business landscape are not temporary — and these changes will have a big impact on their organizations’ fraud risk.

Robert Herjavec, Preet Bharara and More to Speak at Largest Virtual Anti-Fraud Conference This June

Cybersecurity expert Robert Herjavec and former U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara will address 5,000 anti-fraud professionals at the virtual 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference on June 21-23.

New ACFE Report Shows Boards of Directors Are Least Likely to Receive Fraud Training

According to the ACFE’s latest report, the Fraud Awareness Training Benchmarking Report, 14% of respondents said board members receive no fraud training.

ACFE and Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia to Hold Virtual 2021 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East this April

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), in collaboration with the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia, will host the 2021 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East in a virtual format, 7-8 April. 

Cybersecurity Journalist says SolarWinds Hack is a “Harbinger” of Threats to Come

Award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author Misha Glenny says that ransomware should be the top concern of European organizations — and that they’re not prepared.

Paul Kilby Named New Editor-in-Chief of Fraud Magazine

Paul Kilby, an editor and journalist with more than two decades of experience, will replace Dick Carozza, CFE, who's retiring as the editor-in-chief of the ACFE’s flagship publication Fraud Magazine.

World Anti-Doping Agency Founder, Former CIO of Canada, Money Laundering Expert and More to Speak at Canadian Anti-Fraud Conference

The founder and former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Dick Pound, has spent decades battling corruption and bribery within the International Olympic Committee.

Famed Short-Seller Carson Block Warns That Emerging Market-Based Issuers Are “Rife With Fraud”

Carson Block, the founder and chief investment officer of Muddy Waters Capital LLC, made headlines at the beginning of 2020 when he posted a report to Twitter accusing Chinese coffee company Luckin Coffee Inc. of fraudulently inflating sales.

Whistleblowing, IOT, Health Care Fraud During a Pandemic and More to Be Discussed at Virtual Anti-Fraud Conference

Danske Bank whistleblower Howard Wilkinson, security expert Jules Kroll, WIRED magazine Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson and other experts will address thousands of anti-fraud professionals, June 22-24, at the virtual 31st Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. 

ACFE Report to the Nations: The Average Fraud Costs Companies More Than $1.5 Million

According to a new report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a single case of occupational fraud costs the victim organization an average of more than $1.5 million, and Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) estimate that organizations lose 5% of their revenues each year to fraud.

Coronavirus Pandemic Is a Perfect Storm for Fraud

If you have lived long enough, you have been affected by some unforeseen calamity. 

GDRFA - Dubai and ACFE to Host 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East on 23 February

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA-Dubai) along with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) will host the 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East in Dubai 23-25 February.

Auditor General of Canada, Security Expert, Department of Foreign Affairs Whistleblower and More to Speak at Canadian Anti-Fraud Conference

As technology continues to advance, criminals come up with ways to exploit it just as quickly.

NAB Whistleblower Says Australian Banking Industry Has “A Long Way to Go” in Promoting Ethical Behavior

The 2018 ACFE Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse showed that the leading detection method for fraud was through tips.

1MDB Journalist, Academy Award® Winner and More Address World’s Largest Gathering of Fraud Fighters

Academy Award® Winner Bryan Fogel, the director and writer of ICARUS, Clare Rewcastle Brown, the investigative journalist who helped bring the international 1MDB scandal to light and other experts will address more than 3,000 anti-fraud professionals gathering this week for the 29th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. 

ACFE Report to the Nations: Fewer Organizations Referring Fraud to Law Enforcement

Over the past decade, fewer and fewer fraud cases were referred to law enforcement.

Cybersecurity Expert Warns GDPR Could Create New Extortion Opportunities

Dr. Jessica Barker addressed hundreds of anti-fraud professionals today at the 2018 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe and told them that a new weak point in organizations’ cybersecurity might stem from an unlikely source — General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance.

ADAA’s Knowledge Center to become an ACFE Authorized Knowledge Center

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) have joined hands to assert ADAA’s Knowledge Center as an ACFE Authorized Knowledge Center, marking a major milestone in ADAA’s efforts to provide professional advanced training and support to Abu Dhabi government entities and employees.

World's Largest Anti-Fraud Organization Announces Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, as Incoming President and CEO

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) announced today that Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, has been named the incoming president and CEO.

What Drives People to Commit Fraud?: ACFE Releases Two New Videos for Its Annual Fraud Week

In conjunction with their annual International Fraud Awareness Week, November 12-18, 2017, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has offered up two videos explaining why people commit fraud, and what common traits fraudsters possess.

Fraud Examination Teams Looking to Bolster Digital Forensic and Cybersecurity Skills

In the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE) In-House Fraud Investigation Teams: 2017 Benchmarking Report, fraud investigation teams said the top skills they are currently seeking or expecting to add are digital forensic skills and cybersecurity skills. 

Hundreds of Anti-Fraud Professionals to Discuss Cybersecurity, Whistleblowing and More in Hong Kong

The largest gathering of anti-fraud professionals from the Asia-Pacific region will take place in Hong Kong this autumn at the 2017 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific. The conference will be held 17-19 September at the Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong, and feature sessions and speeches from leaders in the compliance and cybercrime industry.  

VA Whistleblower Joins Global Anti-Fraud Conference

Dr. Sam Foote, the whistleblower who brought the U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) scandal to light in 2014, will be awarded the ACFE Sentinel Award at the 28th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in Nashville, June 18-23. 

Counter Espionage Expert, Former FinCEN Director and Others to Speak at Largest Gathering of Anti-Fraud Professionals This June

Former Director of FinCEN Jennifer Shasky Calvery, investigative journalist Andrew Jennings, former FBI agent Eric O’Neill and other experts will address more than 3,000 anti-fraud professionals gathering for the 28th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Global Fraud Conference in Nashville, June 18-23. 

How Companies Can Stop Thieves in the Race for Your Tax Return

It's unfortunately common this time of year for individuals to file their taxes only to find out that someone has already claimed their return. This type of identity theft can be upsetting, but it may be even more upsetting if they found out their identity was stolen not through a fault of their own, but due to their employer falling victim to a scam. 

Leah D. Lane, CFE, Named Chairman of ACFE Board of Regents

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education, has announced that Leah D. Lane, CFE, has been named chairman of the 2017-2018 ACFE Board of Regents. 

Investigative Reporter Who Exposed 1MDB to Speak at Anti-Fraud Conference

Famous for her work investigating and exposing the large and complex 1MDB scandal, Clare Rewcastle Brown believes that European banks should be considered partially culpable for the Malaysian-based fraud. Scheduled to address hundreds of anti-fraud professionals in London, 19-21 March, for the 2017 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe, Brown says that international bodies around the world could do more to investigate and prosecute fraud.

ACFE Saudi Arabia Chapter Releases First Arabic Translation of Globally-Renowned Fraud Report

For the first time since the original report was published in 1996, the ACFE Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse has been translated into Arabic thanks to the efforts of the ACFE Saudi Arabia Chapter, with support from Saudi Aramco.

The ACFE Hosts Inaugural Law Enforcement Government Anti-Fraud Summit

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE) first-ever Law Enforcement Government Anti-Fraud Summit will be November 21 in Washington, D.C., at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Fraud Week 2016 Brings Fraud Issues to Light Around the World

According to the 2016 ACFE Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, organizations across the globe lose an average of $150,000 each time they fall victim to fraud and an estimated 5% of their revenues annually. 

Investigative Journalist Who Exposed 1MDB says “We’re Seeing a Swing of the Pendulum” on Worldwide Corruption

“I think this whole offshore financial structure that’s been allowed to grow like a canker … the whole thing’s got out of control,” said investigative journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown in an interview with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). 

COSO and the ACFE Release Fraud Risk Management Guide

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) announced today the release of the Fraud Risk Management Guide, a new research report that offers a blueprint for helping organizations to establish an overall fraud risk-management program. 

Fraud Report to Be Released at Canada’s Largest Gathering of Anti-Fraud Professionals

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE) latest report, Canadian fraudsters were more likely to receive no punishment from their employers than being asked to resign.

Largest Gathering of Fraud Fighters to Hear From Actor Richard Dreyfuss, U.S. District Judge and More

Academy Award-Winning Actor Richard Dreyfuss, Judge Jed S. Rakoff, New York Times investigative journalist David Barboza and other experts will address more than 3,000 anti-fraud professionals gathering for the 27th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Global Fraud Conference in Las Vegas, June 12-17.

ACFE Report to the Nations: Fraud in the federal government costs nearly $200,000 each time it occurs

“Waste, fraud and abuse” has become a pervasive soundbite in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, but just how much fraud is actually occurring in the government?

Former Member of FIFA’s Independent Governance Committee to Speak at Anti-Fraud Conference

When hundreds of anti-fraud professionals from Europe gather in Brussels on March 20-22 for the 2016 ACFE European Fraud Conference, president and founder of TRACE International, Alexandra Wrage, hopes that she can shed some light on corruption and compliance issues around the world, including those affecting football’s governing body.

Saudi Aramco Forges Corporate Alliance with Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have signed a Corporate Alliance agreement with Saudi Aramco which will allow selected Saudi Aramco employees to benefit through full ACFE membership, along with exclusive on-site training opportunities, discounted ACFE conferences and seminars, self-study courses, free quarterly webinars and access to the ACFE network of fraud examiner practitioners.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Holds First-Ever ACFE Middle East Fraud Conference

More than 300 anti-fraud professionals will gather at Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai on February 14-15, 2016 to discuss emerging issues in fraud prevention and listen to leaders in the anti-fraud field.

Convicted Enron CFO to Speak at Anti-Fraud Conference

More than 250 anti-fraud professionals from around the Asia-Pacific region will gather for the 2015 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, November 4-6, to listen to leaders in the anti-fraud field, along with an unlikely special guest: a convicted fraudster. 

Brian Krebs, Leslie Caldwell to Headline ACFE Global Fraud Conference

Cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs, Leslie R. Caldwell, U.S. Department of Justice assistant attorney general, Criminal Division, and other experts will address more than 3,000 anti-fraud professionals gathering here this week for the 26th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Global Fraud Conference.

K & N Kenanga Holdings Berhad is the First Southeast Asian Organisation to Partner with Global Anti-Fraud Leader ACFE

K & N Kenanga Holdings Berhad (Kenanga Group), the holding company of the largest independent investment bank in Malaysia*, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (KIBB), is the first Southeast Asian organisation to partner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organisation. 

Don’t Lose Your Identity – or Refund – During Tax Season

Your social security number could be the ticket for a fraudster seeking to claim a false tax refund or worse, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A fraud expert offers some tips for preventing such crime – or at least catching it early. 

Dubai Anti-Fraud Partnership Provides Expert Training, Certification for FAD Employees

The Financial Audit Department (FAD) – Dubai Government announced Thursday a partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization, to provide expert fraud training and certification for FAD employees.

Hiring Seasonal Staff? Don’t Take Shortcuts, Fraud Experts Say

With seasonal hiring in the U.S. expected to be at its highest level in years, fraud experts warn that companies that loosen their usual processes in order to add staff quickly put themselves at increased risk to fraud. 

Data Breach Expert Selected to Receive ACFE’s Guardian Award

Brian Krebs, the investigative reporter behind KrebsOnSecurity who exposed massive data breaches, cybercriminals and the service providers who catered to them, has been selected to receive the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Guardian Award. 

ACFE’s Ratley Named One of Accounting Today’s Top 100 for 2014

For the third year in a row, James D. (Jim) Ratley, CFE, president and CEO of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), has been selected by Accounting Today as “One of the Top 100 Most Influential People.”

Whistleblower Woodford to Keynote ACFE Fraud Conference in Hong Kong

Woodford will tell his story and reflect on the current state of corruption and fraud in business in his keynote address at the 2014 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference, November 16-18, 2014 in Hong Kong. 

Toronto to Host Canada’s Largest Gathering of Fraud Fighters

Hundreds of professional fraud fighters from around Canada will gather next month at Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre to share best practices in fraud prevention and detection at the 2014 ACFE Canadian Fraud Conference, September 7-10, 2014.

Louis Freeh, Peter Eigen to Headline ACFE Global Fraud Conference

FBI Director Louis J. Freeh, Transparency International founder Peter Eigen and other experts will address nearly 3,000 anti-fraud professionals gathering here this week for the 25th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Global Fraud Conference. 

ACFE Report: Organizations Still Coming Up Short in Fraud Prevention

Organizations around the world lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenues to occupational fraud, according to a survey of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) who investigated cases between January 2012 and December 2013.

Dubinsky Named Chairman of ACFE Board of Regents

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education, has announced that Bruce G. Dubinsky, M.S., CFE, CPA, has been named chairman of the ACFE Board of Regents. 

It’s the Season for Giving … And Taking

With increased financial pressure causing fraud to rise an estimated 20% during the U.S. holiday shopping season, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) reminds business owners and management to take a preventive stance to lower their risk. 

Previously an Overseas Problem, Fraud Comes Ashore in Singapore

Two years after the world’s largest anti-fraud association held its Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference in Singapore for the first time, anti-fraud professionals are preparing to gather again in a country commonly considered a model for keeping fraud and corruption in check.  

ACFE and Airbus Partner for a Proactive Approach on Ethics

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has announced a partnership with Airbus to provide ethics and compliance training and certification among its employees.   

Jim Ratley Named One of Top 100 Most Influential People in 2013

For the second year in a row, James D. (Jim) Ratley, CFE, president and CEO of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), has been selected by Accounting Today as “One of the Top 100 Most Influential People.” The annual list includes business leaders, government figures and luminaries who are “shaping the profession now and in the future.”   

Raiffeisen Bank International Partners with Global Anti-Fraud Leader ACFE

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI), a leading European universal banking group, has announced a partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to increase anti-fraud knowledge and certification among its employees.   

Fraud Fighters to Gather in Montreal for ACFE Conference

Hundreds of professional fraud fighters from around Canada will gather Sept. 8-11, 2013 in Montreal to share best practices in fraud prevention and detection at the 2013 Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE) Canadian Fraud Conference. Data analytics, open-source intelligence and new laws and regulations are among the timely fraud training issues on the agenda.  

Wells Receives Internal Auditor 2013 Outstanding Contributor Award

Internal Auditor magazine has announced that Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, founder and chairman of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), has been named 2013 Outstanding Contributor for his April 2012 article “Inside the Fraudster's Mind.”  

World’s Largest Gathering of Anti-Fraud Pros Kicks Off in Las Vegas

More than 2,600 anti-fraud professionals have gathered at the ARIA Resort & Casino here for the 24th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, setting record attendance for an event that is the largest of its kind in the world.   

ACFE Honors Journalist Allan Dodds Frank for Exposing Fraud

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) announced today its selection of Allan Dodds Frank as the recipient of its 2013 Guardian Award, bestowed annually on a journalist whose “determination, perseverance, and commitment to the truth have contributed significantly to the fight against fraud.” 

Brody, Dubinsky Elected to ACFE Board of Regents

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education, has announced that Richard G. Brody, Ph.D., CFE, CPA, and Bruce G. Dubinsky, M.S., CFE, CPA, have been elected to the ACFE Board of Regents.  

“The Street Fighter” Bharara, Enron’s Fastow to Speak at Fraud Conference

Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, ex-Enron CFO Andrew Fastow and award-winning actor Stacy Keach head the list of keynote speakers for the 24th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Global Fraud Conference, June 23-28, 2013 at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.   

‘Tis the Season – For an Increase in Fraud

Increased financial pressure is the leading reason fraud takes an estimated 20% uptick during the U.S. holiday season, according to a new survey of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs). A majority of these experts believe employee embezzlement is the type of fraud most likely to increase during this period.

Professionals to Gather in Prague in March 2013 for ACFE European Fraud Conference

Red flags of fraud, detecting deception, conducting online investigations and other trending topics will be top discussion items when anti-fraud professionals from across Europe convene on 17-19 March 2013 at the ACFE European Fraud Conference in Prague.   

Hundreds of Fraud Fighters Gather in Ottawa for ACFE Conference

Nearly 250 professional fraud fighters from around Canada arrived at the Ottawa Marriott Sunday to share best practices in fraud prevention and detection at the 2012 ACFE Canadian Fraud Conference. The largest anti-fraud event in the country kicked off with a pre-conference session on conducting internal investigations, and the main conference continues today through Wednesday.

Fraud Fighters to Gather in Hong Kong for ACFE Conference

Professional fraud fighters from around the Asia-Pacific region will gather for training and to share best practices in fraud prevention and detection at the 2012 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference, 4-6 Nov. 2012 in Hong Kong. 

Jim Ratley Named One of Top 100 Most Influential People in 2012

James D. (Jim) Ratley, CFE, president and CEO of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), has been selected by Accounting Today as One of the Top 100 Most Influential People of 2012. The exclusive list includes President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, SEC Chair Mary Shapiro and other dignitaries and business leaders.  

Thousands of Fraud Fighters to Arrive Sunday in Orlando

More than 2,300 professional fraud sleuths will arrive here Sunday for the 23rd Annual ACFE Fraud Conference & Exhibition, June 17-22, 2012. The world’s largest gathering of anti-fraud professionals will take place at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. 

ACFE Report Estimates Organizations Worldwide Lose 5% of Revenues to Fraud

Organizations around the world lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenues to fraud, according to a survey of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) who investigated cases between January 2010 and December 2011. Applied to the estimated 2011 Gross World Product, this figure translates to a potential total fraud loss of more than $3.5 trillion.  

ACFE Honors Michael Woodford for Exposing Olympus Accounting Scandal

For “choosing truth over self” in exposing the Olympus accounting scandal, Michael Woodford has been selected to receive the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award for 2012.  

Beating Back Fraud: Professionals to Gather in London for ACFE Conference

Anti-fraud professionals from across Europe will convene for training and discussion of the hottest fraud topics in the region when they meet on 25-27 March at the 2012 ACFE European Fraud Conference in London. 

Toronto to host 2011 ACFE Canadian Fraud Conference

The median fraud loss for organizations in Canada is about 127,000 CAD, according to a fraud survey conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) last year. 

Leading Experts Unite for 2011 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference

Anti-fraud professionals will gather in Singapore for expert training and professional networking at the 2011 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference, 23-25 October at Marina Bay Sands hotel and resort. 

Breuer Tells Fraud Fighters: Trust Instincts, Don't Be Intimidated

U.S. Attorney General Lanny Breuer was among the distinguished keynote speakers who recognized the fraud-fighting efforts of more than 2,300 professionals in attendance at the 22nd Annual ACFE Fraud Conference and Exhibition. 

Thousands of Fraud Fighters Converge on San Diego

More than 2,300 professional fraud sleuths descended upon the San Diego Convention Center Sunday for the week-long 22nd Annual ACFE Fraud Conference & Exhibition. 

European Organisations' Estimated Median Fraud Loss is World's Worst

The impact of fraud on business in Europe will be on the minds of nearly 150 anti-fraud professionals when they meet at the 2011 ACFE European Fraud Conference next week, 17-19 April 2011, in Brussels.

Bejarano and Hopewell Elected to ACFE Board of Regents

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education, has announced that Johnnie R. Bejarano, DBA, CFE, CPA, and E. Wendell Hopewell, MBA, CFE, CPA, have been elected to the ACFE Board of Regents. 

ACFE President James D. Ratley Honored by Security Magazine

James D. Ratley, CFE, president of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has been selected as one of Security magazine's Most Influential Security Executives for 2010.

ACFE Fraud Conference Features TARP Watchdog, Madoff Trustee

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) will host its 21st Annual Fraud Conference & Exhibition, July 25-30, 2010 at Gaylord National Hotel in Washington, D.C., headlined by keynote speakers including Special Inspector General Neil M. Barofsky, overseer of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), and court-appointed Madoff trustee Irving Picard.

ACFE Report Estimates Organizations Worldwide Lose 5% of Revenues to Fraud

Organizations around the world lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenues to fraud, according to a survey of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) who investigated cases between January 2008 and December 2009.

The ACFE Warns Against Changing Sarbanes-Oxley Rules

A measure approved last week by the House Financial Services Committee to change Sarbanes-Oxley audit rules would lead to a higher incidence of fraud and an increase in the amount of fraud losses, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

IRS Criminal Investigation Division Joins ACFE Law Enforcement Partnership

The Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS-CI) recently joined the ACFE Law Enforcement Partnership by officially recognizing the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential for hiring and promotional purposes.

Pamela Davis Announced as Recipient of ACFE Sentinel Award

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) presented its annual Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award Wednesday to Pamela Davis, CEO of Edward Hospital in near Chicago, at the 20th Annual ACFE Fraud Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas.

More than 2,000 Fraud Fighters to Gather this Week in Las Vegas

The ACFE is hosting its 20th Annual Fraud Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, where more than 2,000 attendees will hear keynote speakers including Madoff whistleblower Harry Markopolos, CFE, CFA and second U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff at the largest gathering of anti-fraud professionals in the world.

$65 Billion Stolen by Madoff? Not Hardly

Well-meaning victims, courts, the media and the public actually believe that Bernard Madoff, sentenced recently to a record 150 years in prison, stole 65 billion dollars. Not hardly — not even close. 

ACFE Survey of Experts Finds Increase in Fraud During Economic Crisis

Intense financial pressure during the economic crisis has led to an increase of fraud, according to a survey of fraud experts conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). 

Certified Fraud Examiner Markopolos is Madoff Whistleblower

Documented allegations of fraud against Madoff Investment Securities, LLC were presented to the Securities Exchange Commission as early as 1999 by Harry Markopolos, a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Office of the Inspector General for the National Reconnaissance Office Officially Recognizes CFE Credential

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) recently announced its official recognition of the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential for hiring and promotional purposes. 

New Report Estimates U.S. Organizations Lose 7% of Revenues to Fraud

U.S. organizations lose an estimated seven percent of their annual revenues to fraud, according to a survey of Certified Fraud Examiners who investigated cases between January 2006 and February 2008.

More Than 2,000 Fraud Fighters to Gather This Week in Boston

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) will be hosting its 19th Annual Fraud Conference & Exhibition on July 13-18, 2008 in Boston, featuring an opening keynote address by Senator George Mitchell.

The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of the Interior Officially Recognizes the CFE Credential

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) recently recognized the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential for hiring and promotional purposes.

Dismissal of Texas Supreme Court Justice’s Indictment Raises Questions

A case involving Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina, a Harris County Grand Jury, and the Harris County District Attorney is raising a debate as to whether politics or a lack of evidence played a role in the dismissal of indictments.