2021 Training Events

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty regarding public gatherings for the foreseeable future, we have switched our Chapter trainings to an online model (Zoom) until further notice. 

In addition, we have started offering monthly training sessions, each worth 1 hour CPE.  There will be an optional hour of networking following each training session.   To be eligible for CPE, attendees will be required to pre-register and participate in online polling.  CFEs must respond to at least 75% of polling questions to have their training count toward CPE.

Dates and times of monthly trainings may vary, but are typically held sometime during the third week of each month.  We will post all date and time information below.

UPCOMING TRAINING SESSIONS
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TBD - Pacific NW Chapter Training

Topic: The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) - The correlation between Fraud investigations and the BSA SAR and CTR filings.

NOTE AS OF JANUARY 18, 2021: Due to unforseen circumstances, this training is being postponed until further notice.  We hope to have the training back on the calendar within a couple weeks of the dating of this note.

Training Seminar: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Optional Networking: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

How do bankers, fraud investigators and law enforcement all work together to help fight against money laundering, human trafficking and other financial crimes? 

Speaker: Kimberly Johnson

Speaker Bio: I majored in Law Enforcement (Criminal Justice) in college but life made some changes to my plan and I ended up in banking instead.  I was a reserve officer at a small Police Department in the early 90’s on nights and weekends but still remained working full time at the bank.  I became involved in the Fraud aspect of banking in 2005 and became a CFE in 2018.  I was involved in the Kitsap County Fraud Group for 13 yrs. During that time period I also spoke in the community on Fraud, ID Theft and Elder Abuse prevention and awareness.  In November 2019 I got an opportunity to move to Gulfport, MS to become a Bank Secrecy Specialist.  I started my new position on January 2, 2020 and have recently received my NAFCU Certified Bank Secrecy Officer status. 

Note: This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Meeting login instructions will be emailed after registration, approximately 1 day before the training.

CPE:
This training includes 1 hour of CPE.  

Cost:
Those Chapter members who have paid for annual training along with their membership ("Dues and Seminars Package") will be able to attend without additional payments. The fees for Chapter members who have not paid for the annual training with their membership will be $10.00, and non-Chapter member fees will be $15.00. Payment will be through PayPal at the link below.

Registration Info:
See bottom of page for registration link.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - Pacific NW Chapter Training

Topic:   Tips and Techniques for Writing Reports and Testifying as an Accounting Expert in GAAP and GAAS Matters

Training Seminar: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Optional Networking: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

This session will address practical tips and techniques to become a successful expert witness in matters surrounding GAAP and GAAS matters. These matters vary widely and can include working capital adjustments in a business acquisition, allegations of auditor malfeasance, and concerns regarding accounting policies and practices, among others. The session will cover techniques to explain complex issues to attorneys and clients, to frame the issues in a concise and clear report, to prepare supporting documentation, and to prepare for and to provide testimony through deposition or in court.

Speaker: Matt Medlin, CPA, CFE, CGMA

Speaker Bio:   

Matt Medlin is a shareholder in Clark Nuber P.S. where he leads the firm’s practice focused on angel and venture-backed enterprises in Washington’s innovation economy. He audits and otherwise assists companies prepare to raise funds through angels, venture capital, and private equity, including addressing various accounting and reporting issues, such as revenue recognition, business combinations, goodwill and intangible asset impairment, carve-outs, segment reporting, complex equity and debt financings, related-party transactions, and stock-based compensation. Prior to joining Clark Nuber in 2014, Matt was a managing director for seven years in the Dispute Consulting practices of Duff & Phelps and Huron Consulting Group. Before joining Huron in 2007, Matt was an audit partner for five years at KPMG and for six years at Arthur Andersen, where he worked for a total of 18 years. He is a CPA  in Washington State, a CGMA, and a CFE. He holds a bachelor of arts in business administration with concentrations in accounting and management information systems from Eastern Washington University.

Matt has been retained by counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants to write expert reports and to testify in deposition, court and/or hearings regarding financial transactions, financial forecasting, cash and other asset transfers and the application of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards. He has investigated alleged accounting irregularities, asset theft and corporate governance issues. He also has consulted with counsel regarding allegations of accounting improprieties involving directors, officers, and auditors. Matt has assisted several companies (buyers and sellers) in their merger and acquisition activity surrounding areas such as quality of earnings analysis, due diligence, working capital adjustments, allocation of the purchase price of the acquisition to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and disclosure of the transaction in the subsequently issued financial statements.

Note: This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Meeting login instructions will be emailed after registration, approximately 1 day before the training.

CPE:
This training includes 1 hour of CPE.  

Cost:
Those Chapter members who have paid for annual training along with their membership ("Dues and Seminars Package") will be able to attend without additional payments. The fees for Chapter members who have not paid for the annual training with their membership will be $10.00, and non-Chapter member fees will be $15.00. Payment will be through PayPal at the link below.

Registration Info:
See bottom of page for registration link.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - Pacific NW Chapter Training

Topic:   Exploding ATM Trends 

Training Seminar: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Optional Networking: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Financial crimes is a lucrative business because of the options of fraud channels (wires, checks, ATMs, cards, etc.) that can be used to perpetrate fraudulent activity quickly and discretely.  This presentation will focus on ATM fraud committed by explosive and chemical materials.  As in all trends, there has to be a first incident. Then others attempt similar attacks seeing the benefits of the crime.  Blowing up ATMs is no different than any other fraud.  This presentation will follow the trends coming from the United Kingdom, Europe, and South America that eventually were observed in the United States.  You will get an insight into what explosives are used and how they are used and then learn what financial institutions across the country implement to combat this dangerous act of theft and destruction.  

Speaker: John Fick, MLS, CFE, CFCI, Columbia Bank

Speaker Bio:   John Fick is the current Vice President, Manager of Columbia Bank’s Fraud Investigations Unit. A seasoned and dedicated financial crimes industry professional, John has worked for over 15 years as a Financial Crimes Investigator and enterprise Fraud Manager for a variety of financial institutions across the United States. His enthusiasm for his field drives a passion for learning and for training industry professionals, new and current investigators alike.

John is a longtime member (since 2012) of the IAFCI, and is currently the North West IAFCI Chapter President.  John is also a Board Member for the Greater Puget Sound Financial Fraud & Identity Theft Task Force within the state of Washington.  He has earned both the Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations.  John holds a Master’s degree in Legal Studies from Northeastern University School of Law and a BS degree, with honors, in Organizational Security and Management from University of Phoenix.  

Note: This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Meeting login instructions will be emailed after registration, approximately 1 day before the training.

CPE:
This training includes 1 hour of CPE.  

Cost:
Those Chapter members who have paid for annual training along with their membership ("Dues and Seminars Package") will be able to attend without additional payments. The fees for Chapter members who have not paid for the annual training with their membership will be $10.00, and non-Chapter member fees will be $15.00. Payment will be through PayPal at the link below.

Registration Info:
Please see bottom of page for rregistration link.