Schedule

8:00-8:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:30-9:45 am

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Panel Discussion
Managing Fraud Risks Around Emerging Technologies
Sponsored by SAS








Emerging technologies offer much promise to organizations today—in terms of both operating efficiencies and mitigating risk and fraud. However, these same technologies can provide new avenues for fraudsters to take advantage of, enabling them to hide behind all the new data that is surfaced. How are you and your organization preparing for the new frontlines of the fight against fraud as these technologies move from the headlines and into the hands of your employees, customers, and end-users? During this session, we will explore various methods for ensuring you are being cautiously optimistic in applying new technology capabilities.

You Will Learn How To:

  • Recognize the latest trends in AI technologies, such as generative AI, deep fakes, and metaverse.
  • Discern some examples of how these emerging technologies can be applied in anti-fraud programs.
  • Apply strategies to avoid risky pitfalls during implementation through proper testing and education.

CPE: 1.5
Level: Overview
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Information Technology
ACFE Ethics: No
Advance Preparation: None

10:00-11:15 am

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Panel Discussion
Conducting Effective Due Diligence for Third- and Fourth-Party Risks
Sponsored by BDO








No organization is without risk, especially those relying on third and fourth parties to execute their strategic priorities. It’s how you manage, absorb, and adapt to that risk that determines business resilience. This panel of industry leaders will discuss solutions at the intersection of law, business, and technology and offer their diverse perspectives on the topics of screening, onboarding, risk assessment, risk mitigation, and monitoring. Learn how your organization can implement best practices and improve your programs for addressing fraud and other risks when working with third and fourth parties.

You Will Learn How To:

  • Recognize the types of risks that are specific to third- and fourth-party transactions and relationships.
  • Identify leading due diligence and onboarding approaches to address third- and fourth-party risks.
  • Apply best practices for risk identification, risk management, and remediation related to third and fourth parties.

CPE: 1.5
Level: Overview
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
ACFE Ethics: No
Advance Preparation: None

11:30 am-12:20 pm

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Keynote Session
Discussion with Damian Williams

In this moderated interview with U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams, you'll hear about his path to this prestigious role, his perspectives on building an ethical organizational culture, and his views on emerging trends and current priorities in the fight against fraud and white-collar crime.

You Will Learn How To:

  • Identify the factors that facilitate ethical corporate cultures and effective compliance programs.
  • Discern how emerging technologies and trends are affecting the fight against fraud at the federal level.
  • Recognize current priorities in the prosecution of white-collar crime.


CPE: 1
Level: Overview
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
ACFE Ethics: No
Advance Preparation: None

12:20-1:35 pm
Networking Lunch
1:35-2:50 pm

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Panel Discussion
Practical Issues When Addressing ESG Fraud Risks
Sponsored by Grant Thornton








The discussion will focus on the practical challenges and solutions for an ESG fraud risk management program. A variety of ESG fraud risks relevant for a wide spectrum of industries will be included in the examples used to illustrate potential risk mitigation techniques. Panelists will share real-life approaches to better safeguard the accuracy and completeness of ESG data across numerous scenarios.

You Will Learn How To:

  • Recognize the challenges facing organizations in implementing an effective ESG fraud risk management program.
  • Discern relevant ESG fraud risks for different industries and organizations.
  • Identify applicable techniques and approaches for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ESG data.

CPE: 1.5
Level: Overview
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Management Services
ACFE Ethics: Yes
Advance Preparation: None

3:05-4:20 pm

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Panel Discussion
The Art and Science of Fraud Reviews and Investigations
Sponsored by Guidehouse










This session will explore today’s complexity in fraud review and investigative work and highlight the numerous fraud alert queues that inundate the analyst workload, create more noise and reduce effectiveness. We will also explore the vast variety of data that is essential to any fraud review or investigation — from device fingerprint, login data, transactional data, call logs, telecommunications and more. Finally, we will delve into some of the opportunities across people, processes and technology to help alleviate these challenges and create more efficiencies.

You Will Learn How To:

  • Identify the complexities and challenges in the current environment of fraud reviews and investigations.
  • Recognize the spectrum of data sources involved in fraud reviews and investigations and the role of various types of data in these engagements.
  • Apply new approaches to the people, processes, and technologies involved in fraud reviews and investigations.

CPE: 1.5
Level: Overview
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
ACFE Ethics: No
Advance Preparation: None

4:20-5:30 pm
Networking Reception
2023 ACFE Anti-Fraud Leadership Summit