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Upcoming events

    • January 14, 2026
    • December 09, 2026
    • 12 sessions
    • Zoom Meeting
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    May Lunch & Learn Session 

    The Ai Threat Awareness, Abuse, and Operational Countermeasures

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically.  You do not need to register again.  

    Session Synopsis

    A review and demonstration of the overall threat AI poses in the world of fraud. Where we are at today and where we need to be tomorrow.

    Presenter

    Charles Mount, CFE, Investigator and Intel & Analytics Supervisor at the Department of Labor and Industries


    Presenter Bio

    Charles Mount is a Certified Fraud Examiner, white-collar crime investigator, and U.S. Army Special Operations veteran with a background in banking and financial investigations. His work focuses on identifying emerging fraud trends, strengthening investigative practices, and helping organizations improve accountability through data-informed approaches. He has extensive experience conducting complex investigations involving criminal employer premium fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, provider fraud, and other forms of financial misconduct. In addition to his investigative work, Charles develops and delivers training on fraud awareness, tactical field preparedness, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods. He is known for translating complex fraud risks into practical strategies that agencies and professionals can apply in real-world environments. Through speaking engagements and collaborative training, he aims to equip organizations with the tools needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

    Please Note

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

    Also – if you update your address in your profile, please email info@pnwacfe.org to notify us of the change. We will then update the sales tax location code in your profile accordingly. Thank you for your assistance!


    • May 14, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    May Lunch & Learn Session 

    The Ai Threat Awareness, Abuse, and Operational Countermeasures

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically.  You do not need to register again.  

    Session Synopsis

    A review and demonstration of the overall threat AI poses in the world of fraud. Where we are at today and where we need to be tomorrow.

    Presenter

    Charles Mount, CFE, Investigator and Intel & Analytics Supervisor at the Department of Labor and Industries


    Presenter Bio

    Charles Mount is a Certified Fraud Examiner, white-collar crime investigator, and U.S. Army Special Operations veteran with a background in banking and financial investigations. His work focuses on identifying emerging fraud trends, strengthening investigative practices, and helping organizations improve accountability through data-informed approaches. He has extensive experience conducting complex investigations involving criminal employer premium fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, provider fraud, and other forms of financial misconduct. In addition to his investigative work, Charles develops and delivers training on fraud awareness, tactical field preparedness, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods. He is known for translating complex fraud risks into practical strategies that agencies and professionals can apply in real-world environments. Through speaking engagements and collaborative training, he aims to equip organizations with the tools needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

    Please Note

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

    Also – if you update your address in your profile, please email info@pnwacfe.org to notify us of the change. We will then update the sales tax location code in your profile accordingly. Thank you for your assistance!



    • June 11, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    June Lunch & Learn Session 


    Your Project Isn’t Telling You the Truth

    The Warning Signs That Never Appear in Dashboards, Reports, or Slide Decks

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically.  You do not need to register again.  

    Session Synopsis


    Most large, complex projects watch the dashboard, not the road. Leaders review familiar metrics and feel reassured by “green” indicators – even as real dangers form outside the reporting frame. Dashboards capture activity, not vulnerability, and routinely filter out the uncomfortable messages leaders most need to hear.

    This session helps project leaders detect the early, subtle signals of project collapse long before timelines slip or issues become public. Using real-world examples, Matthew shows why the conditions that matter most never appear in slide decks, why routine reporting blinds teams at critical moments, and how project instability can take root when no one is looking.

    Presenter

    Matthew Oleniuk


    Presenter Bio

    Matthew Oleniuk is a former senior executive who provided oversight of large, high-

    stakes government projects, where optimistic reporting, complex governance, and formal assurance often obscured emerging problems. He saw firsthand how early warning signals rarely appear in dashboards, reports, or risk registers.

    Today, Matthew works with senior leaders and delivery teams to strengthen how insight, evidence, and judgment shape real decisions. His sessions explore why critical signals are missed, how assumptions harden without challenge, and how information is simplified in ways that reduce understanding. His focus is on helping leaders intervene earlier – before small misinterpretations compound into visible delivery failures.

    Please Note

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

    Also, if you update your address in your profile, please email info@pnwacfe.org to notify us of the change. We will then update the sales tax location code in your profile accordingly. Thank you for your assistance!

    • June 25, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
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    Annual Business Meeting

    Thank you for being a valuable member of our chapter. As a member of our chapter, we invite you to participate in our Annual Meeting. 

    The PNW Chapter Annual Meeting will take place on June 25th, and this will be the time where we discuss the affairs of the chapter and begin planning for the next year. Topics include: 

    • Membership Updates
    • Financial Updates
    • Announce Scholarship Recipients
    • Strategic Planning for 2026-2027
    • Board Member Election Results


Past events

April 23, 2026 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (In-Person)
April 23, 2026 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (Virtual)
April 09, 2026 April PNW ACFE Chapter Lunch & Learn: ACFE Resources to Use in Your Fight Against Fraud
March 12, 2026 March PNW ACFE Chapter Lunch & Learn: Enterprise Fraud Investigations: Leveraging the Power of Data Analytics to Deconstruct the Myth of Complexity and Achieve Refined Analysis
February 12, 2026 February PNW ACFE Lunch & Learn: You’ve Found Fraud – Now what?
January 14, 2026 Crypto Essentials: Chasing Shadows - Unmasking Fraud Schemes in the Crypto Era
December 10, 2025 Crypto Essentials: Mechanisms, Uses, and Emerging Frontiers
November 20, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Fraud Program Management
November 19, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Digital Deception: Unmasking Modern Fraud Tactics and Defenses
November 18, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Private Investigator or Forensic Accountant: Starting your own business
October 16, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Identifying Fraudulent Driver Licenses and ID Cards
September 18, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Building Trust in Investigative Interviews
August 21, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Personal CyberWellness
July 24, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Fraud Program Management
June 19, 2025 Annual Business Meeting
June 19, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Personal CyberWellness
May 22, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) and E-Commerce
April 24, 2025 Synergetic Coalitions
April 09, 2025 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (In-Person)
April 09, 2025 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (Virtual)
March 13, 2025 FBI's Fraud Trends and Reporting Tips
February 28, 2025 Student Association Event: 1st Person Perspective - Becoming a Financial Investigator
February 20, 2025 Decoding Fraud Risk: Bridging the Communication Gap
January 16, 2025 FDIC’s OIG and Fraud Schemes
December 12, 2024 Combatting Cyber Enabled Threats
November 22, 2024 Student Association Event: Identify Theft
November 14, 2024 Banking and Fraud 101
October 17, 2024 Still Not Immune: Fraud in the Public Charter School Sector in 2024
September 18, 2024 Opening Your Own Practice
August 15, 2024 Making the Most of your ACFE Membership
July 18, 2024 Investigating Mortgage Origination Fraud
July 09, 2024 Strategic Planning Session
June 18, 2024 Elder Abuse Investigations and Tips for a Successful Case Presentation
May 24, 2024 Student Assocation Event
April 18, 2024 ACFE PNW Meet the Board & Panel Discussion
March 14, 2024 Hiding in the Shadows

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