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• Annual Training Subscription (2026)

  • Start
    January 14, 2026
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  • End
    December 09, 2026
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

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  July Lunch & Learn Session 

  Not-for-Profit Occupational Fraud and Internal Control Case Studies

  *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

  This course delves into the critical issues of occupational fraud and the essential internal controls needed to protect your not-for-profit organization.

  Key Topics Covered:

  ·  Understanding the types and impact of occupational fraud in not-for-profits

  ·  Identifying red flags and vulnerabilities within your organization

  ·  Implementing effective internal controls to prevent and detect fraud

  ·  Case studies and real-world examples of fraud prevention

  ·  Best practices for fostering an ethical organizational culture

  Presenter

  Victoria Kitts, CPA, CFE

  Presenter Bio

  Victoria is a senior manager in Clark Nuber’s Audit and Assurance Services Group. She has experience working with various types of not- for-profit clients, including private and community foundations, healthcare and senior living organizations, social services agencies, and associations. Victoria is involved with the training team at Clark Nuber, planning and leading internal and external classes on not-for-profit accounting and auditing.

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• July PNW ACFE Chapter Lunch & Learn: Not-for-Profit Occupational Fraud and Internal Control Case Studies

  • When
    July 23, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  July Lunch & Learn Session 

  
  

  Registration is on hold until after June 30th. Starting July 1, the trainings will no longer be taxable by the Washington Department of Revenue.  

  
  

  Not-for-Profit Occupational Fraud and Internal Control Case Studies

  *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

  
  

  This course delves into the critical issues of occupational fraud and the essential internal controls needed to protect your not-for-profit organization.

  Key Topics Covered:

  ·  Understanding the types and impact of occupational fraud in not-for-profits

  ·  Identifying red flags and vulnerabilities within your organization

  ·  Implementing effective internal controls to prevent and detect fraud

  ·  Case studies and real-world examples of fraud prevention

  ·  Best practices for fostering an ethical organizational culture

  Presenter

  Victoria Kitts, CPA, CFE

  
  

  Presenter Bio

  Victoria is a senior manager in Clark Nuber’s Audit and Assurance Services Group. She has experience working with various types of not- for-profit clients, including private and community foundations, healthcare and senior living organizations, social services agencies, and associations. Victoria is involved with the training team at Clark Nuber, planning and leading internal and external classes on not-for-profit accounting and auditing.

  
  

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• Annual Business Meeting - 2026

  • When
    July 23, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    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, you are invited to participate in our Annual Meeting. 

  The PNW Chapter Annual Meeting will take place on July 23, immediately following the July Lunch & Learn.  This will be the time to discuss the chapter's affairs and begin planning for next year.

  Topics include: 

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

  
  

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• August PNW ACFE Chapter Lunch & Learn: Grant Fraud 101

  • When
    August 20, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  August Lunch & Learn Session 

  
  

  Registration is on hold until after June 30th. Starting July 1, the trainings will no longer be subject to sales tax by the Washington Department of Revenue.  

  
  

  Grant Fraud 101

  *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

  
  

  In FY 25, the federal government awarded over $1.2T in grants, with over 83% going to state governments. In this session, we will discuss the primary fraud and other compliance risks in these programs and how best to prevent, detect, and investigate them.

  Presenter

  Ken Dieffenbach, CFE Executive Director, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee

  
  

  Presenter Bio

  Ken Dieffenbach was appointed as the Executive Director of the Pandemic Response Accountability (PRAC) in June 2024. He brings over 30 years of experience in the oversight community and has served in various roles related to investigations and data analytics with the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Energy. He is particularly passionate about grant fraud and fraud prevention, and the fact that today’s oversight challenges require new and innovative approaches. As Executive Director, Ken leads the PRAC’s efforts to support and coordinate comprehensive oversight of over $5 trillion in pandemic relief funding and to prevent and detect fraud in programs funded by the July 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

  
  

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