Career

Developing the next generation of forensic accountants

As the accounting field braces itself for staff shortages, it’s now more important than ever to ensure that young fraud fighters are prepared to meet future challenges. Here, the author provides training techniques that he’s employed to train new employees and pass his wealth of knowledge on to the next generation.

Renewing strength in our purpose at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference

ACFE President John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, reflects on highlights from the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including awarding U.S. Social Security Administration whistleblowers Jennifer Griffith, CFE, and Sarah Carver, CFE, the Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award and discussing the latest trends in artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against fraud.

Flexing instead of curtsying

Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez talks to Fraud Magazine about concealing spies’ true identities as they ply their trade, rising through the ranks as a woman in a male-dominated field, and the important differences between fraud fighters and undercover agents.

Ready for the future

Members of the ACFE’s Board of Regents sat down with Fraud Magazine at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in Las Vegas for a wide-ranging discussion about pandemic risk management, how AI is no substitute for human expertise and how important it is to attract new people to the anti-fraud profession.

Chief operating officer Jeanette LeVie, CFE, celebrates retirement after 32 years with the ACFE, and the ACFE Foundation awards 23 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships for 2024-2025 term

Jeanette LeVie, CFE, is retiring after a 32-year career with the global anti-fraud company, and the ACFE Foundation awarded 23 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships for the 2024-2025 term.

Natalie Lewis, CFE, CPA/CFF

At one time an aspiring artist, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Board of Regents Chair Natalie Lewis, CFE, CPA/CFF, now investigates alleged employee embezzlement and business fund misappropriation schemes. She works to combat fraud locally and globally in her leadership positions for the City of Atlanta and the ACFE.

Job analyses and the making of the CFE Exam

ACFE President John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the CFE Exam.

Reflecting on 35 years of ACFE Global Fraud Conferences

ACFE President John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, reflects on the success of past ACFE Global Fraud Conferences and looks forward to the upcoming 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference with its lineup of impressive speakers.

Michael McCall, CFE

Retired FBI agent Michael McCall has years of experience investigating white-collar crime in both the federal and private sectors. Throughout his career he’s learned that following the money is key to tracking criminals and continues to fight fraud as owner of an investigative company.

Amanda Malusky Krauss, CFE, CPA/CFF

Amanda Malusky Krauss’s passion for fighting fraud began early in her career when an employee of a firm she was auditing slipped her a note detailing a fraud committed by executives. Today, the lead for Axium Consulting’s internal investigations and forensic accounting practices says she’s driven to fight injustice and strives to always respect the humanity of the people she interviews.

A sneak peek at the 2024 Report to the Nations

ACFE President John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, shares some of his favorite insights from the latest edition of the ACFE’s biennial publication, Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations.

Identity thieves target social media influencers and college students in latest job scams

The FTC warns social media influencers and college students of job opportunities that are actually ploys to steal personal and financial information. Plus, identity thieves continue to scam people via work-from-home jobs and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of these schemes.