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.

Members who paid for the Dues and Seminars package will receive a link to the training sessions a day or two prior to the training without having to pay again.  However, please still register for the sessions using the online form below so we know who will be attending.  Thank you!

UPCOMING TRAINING SESSIONS
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September 22, 2021 PNW ACFE Chapter Training 

Topic:  Employment Tax Fraud

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Employment Tax Fraud and Payroll Schemes take many forms targeting victims who range from sole proprietors, to small and large businesses, and all levels of government.  Learn some of the red flags that could alert you to the most common methods used to steal money and conceal the crime.

Speaker:

Kenneth Hines, CFE, MAcc

Kenneth J. Hines is the CEO of Integritas3, a global consulting firm providing tax, financial compliance, forensic accounting, and litigation support services to businesses operating in emerging or highly regulated industries, such as: banking, cryptocurrency, cannabis, and casinos.  Previously, Kenneth was the Director of Operations Policy and Support at IRS-Criminal Investigation.  He is also an Executive-in-Residence at the University of Washington Bothell’s School of Business and helps mentor graduate and undergraduate students and teaches forensic accounting by incorporating law enforcement partnerships to create real-world experience in fraud/crime detection and prevention.  

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 registration link.

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October 7-8, 2021 - Joint Chapter Training with Utah ACFE Chapter

Topic:   White Collar Crime Conference 

Date: October 7-8, 2021

Time: 8am – 5pm MST

CPE Credits: Up to 14, including ethics

Cost: (Member rate - but specify you are part of the PNW Chapter)

Member Rate: $330 (same as early bird) - upon registering, enter the promo code: 

    Seattle

on the link just above the pricing section)

Regular (through September 30, 2021):  $380

Late (through October 6, 2021):   $425

Featured Speakers / Presentation Title / Learning Objectives:

Bruce Dorris, ACFE President & CEO - "The Landscape of Fraud"

Jason Zirkle, ACFE Training Director - "Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster"

Rachel Chavarria - "Open Source Intelligence"

James Tunkey, COO, I-OnAsia

Andi McNeal, ACFE Director of Research - "Fraud in the Wake of COVID-19"

John W. Huber, United States Attorney, District of Utah

Thomas Brady, Of Counsel, Clyde Snow & Sessions

Sal Jadavji, Chief AML Officer, MCAN Mortgage Company

Registration Info:
Please use this special link to register for the event and to see the flyer for the event 

https://www.utah-acfe.org/2021-fraud-conference  and use promo code Seattle  

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Thursday, November 4, 2021 - Joint Chapter Training with South Florida and Twin Cities ACFE Chapters

Topic:   Joint Fraud Conference 

Date: November 4th, 2021

Time: 12pm – 5pm EST

CPE Credits: Up to 5hrs

Cost: (Member rate - but specify you are part of the PNW Chapter)

Early Bird Pricing Tier 1 available to August 8th - $60 Members / $75 Non-Members

Early Bird Pricing Tier 2 available August 9th thru September 9th - $75 Members / $90 Non - Members 

Regular Pricing - $90 Members / $105 Non-Members

Featured Speakers / Presentation Title / Learning Objectives:

Michael Bret Hood

Founder 21st Century Consulting, Former FBI Special Agent, ACFE 2020 James R. Baker Speaker of the Year

Presentation Title: Advanced Money Laundering

Learning Objectives:

• Identify advanced money laundering techniques
• Evaluate the effectiveness of an existing anti-money laundering program
• Design advanced money laundering detection protocols matching the organizational risk appetite

Stephen Murphy & Javier Pena, Retired DEA Special Agents

Presentation Title:The True Story of Pablo Escobar

Learning Objectives:  These celebrated special agents take audiences deep into the history books as they reveal inside stories from a good-versus-evil battle that seems too wild to be true. Along the way, they share the lessons they learned on effective leadership, teamwork and split-second decision making amid extreme circumstances.  With a combination of tactful humor and rarely seen visuals, Steve and Javier complement anecdotes about their experiences in hostile and oftentimes life-threatening conditions with a memorable and entertaining look at the real-life cartel drama.

After this block of instruction, the participants will be able to:

• Identify investigation techniques and strategies.
• List examples of effective leadership skills.
  

Registration Info:
Please use this special link to register for the event and to see the flyer for the event:  November 4th Registration