Career

Julie Aydlott, CFE

While conducting forensic and fraud examinations involving small organizations, Julie Aydlott saw just how devastating fraud could be for businesses with limited resources. Aydlott and a colleague founded Business Fraud Prevention, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing free training and resources to help small business owners implement internal controls and fight fraud.

Strength in diversity

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of the Inspector General faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a diverse staff was able to weather the storm. Inspector General Hannibal Ware details how his organization built a diverse workforce able to withstand tough times and how other organizations can do the same.

Managing troubled projects

During their careers, fraud examiners will inevitably run into major problems on a high-profile project such as a forensic investigation. Human interaction can be a messy affair and often a major hindrance in project management. Here are tips to minimize cognitive bias and other psychological pitfalls that sabotage the best-laid plans.

Monica Meeks, CFE

Monica Meeks is a U.S. Army veteran and veteran fraud investigator who first honed her fraud-fighting skills as a service member probing credit card fraud committed by Army officials. Now the financial services investigator for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, she shares lifelong lessons with students and fellow veterans, educating them about fraud and the value of earning the CFE credential.

Three new members join the ACFE Board of Regents for 2022-2023 term

CFEs elect three new members to the ACFE's Board of Regents for the 2022-2023 term.

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jeanette LeVie, CFE, looks back on 30 years with the ACFE

Jeanette LeVie, CFE, the ACFE's vice president and chief operating officer celebrates her 30th anniversary at the leading anti-fraud training and education organization.

Fighting fraud and achieving success

As organizations and people across the globe observe International Women’s Day in March, the author talks to anti-fraud professionals about the challenges they face in the field, their successes and how they’re overcoming gender bias.

Golden opportunities

Tom Golden’s latest thriller is not only entertaining but it’s also a handy case study of a fraud investigation. The veteran fraud investigator and forensic accountant talks to us about what he’s learned, how the ACFE made all the difference to his illustrious career and why we need more CFEs.

Are your presentations persuasive?

The ability to make a good presentation is a key skill for fraud examiners looking to advance their careers. How you convey your ideas is important. Here are some practical ways to present your thoughts, and it’s not just about putting together a visually appealing PowerPoint.

Michael Pocalyko, CFE

Michael Pocalyko found his passion for fighting fraud when a troubled public company asked him to join its board as a fixer. Since then, the CEO of SI — a Washington D.C.-based intelligence and cyber-sector professional services company — has investigated numerous cases involving governments, corporations, executive misconduct and board-level improprieties. Pocalyko warns that fraudsters are more sophisticated than ever before and to anticipate fraudsters’ creativity.

Analyze potential whistleblowers with these psychology profiles

Cultivating whistleblowers is harder work than persuading traditional interviewees to talk during an investigation. Use these profiles to categorize Victims, Avengers, Samaritans and Intellectuals.

How to deal with narcissistic, toxic leaders

Every organization has them: toxic leaders who sacrifice others for their selfish needs. At the very least, these managers can make our jobs difficult or derail our investigations and, at worst, commit fraud. Here’s how to deal with them.