We are excited to invite you to the ACFE Pacific Northwest (PNW) Chapter’s Annual Conference, taking place on April 9, 2025, at the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. This event promises a day filled with insightful sessions led by esteemed professionals in the field of fraud examination.

Conference Schedule:

• Session 1 (8:00 – 8:50 AM): Agency Anti-Fraud Controls & Communications

Speakers: Catherine Hom, CFE, IFDR, CFCI & Brandon McIlwain, CFE, CISA

Gain an overview of the Department of Revenue’s Fraud and Unclaimed Property programs, explore real-world fraud schemes encountered by government agencies, and delve into the Fraud Triangle to understand the motivations behind fraudulent activities. This session will also provide guidance on detecting manipulated documents and reporting fraud events effectively.

• Session 2 (9:00 – 10:45 AM): The Virtuous CFE… Some Cases

Speaker: Dr. Brian K. Steverson, John L. Aram Chair of Business Ethics, Gonzaga University

Explore the professional virtues outlined in the ACFE Code of Ethics. Dr. Steverson will discuss the significance of these virtues and examine their application through various case studies. This session fulfills two hours of the required ethics Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training.

• Session 3 (11:00 – 11:45 AM): ACFE PNW Chapter Spotlight

Speakers: PNW Chapter Board of Directors

Discover the latest initiatives and achievements of the PNW Chapter. Learn about upcoming opportunities, resources available to members, and strategies to maximize your membership benefits both regionally and globally.

• Lunch Break (11:45 AM – 1:00 PM)
• Session 4 (1:00 – 2:45 PM): Fighting Fraud with the Office of the Washington State Auditor

Speaker: Brandi Pritchard, CFE

Gain insights from recent government fraud case studies and learn how data analytics played a role in detecting significant misappropriations. This session will provide valuable techniques and tips to enhance your fraud detection efforts.

• Session 5 (3:00 – 4:45 PM): Keynote: Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking

Speaker: Peter Warmka, Former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA

Delve into the world of social engineering as Peter Warmka shares his experiences and insights on how threat actors manipulate individuals to breach organizational security. Learn strategies to protect your organization from such insider threats.

This conference offers a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge, earn CPE credits, and network with fellow professionals dedicated to fraud prevention and detection.

For more details and to register, please visit our Annual Conference Schedule.

We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and informative event!