Session 1

8:00 to 8:50

Agency Anti-Fraud Controls & Communications

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

This session will provide participants with an overview of agency anti-fraud controls and communications. The agenda includes an overview of the Department of Revenue and its Fraud and Unclaimed Property programs, examples of fraud schemes observed by government agencies, and an exploration of the Fraud Triangle to understand why people commit fraud. Additionally, there will be guidance on identifying manipulated and misrepresented documents, and instructions on reporting fraud events to other agency programs to stop the fraud event, as well as to Executive Leadership to consider internal control adjustments.

Session 2

9:00 to 10:45

The Virtuous CFE... Some Cases

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

The ACFE Code of Ethics requires CFEs to develop a set of professional virtues. In this session, we will discuss what those virtues are, why they are a part of the ACFE Code of Ethics and explore what the practice of those virtues might mean in a few cases.

This session counts towards the two (2) required hours of ethics CPE training.

Session 3

11:00 to 11:45

ACFE PNW Chapter Spotlight 

PNW Chapter Board of Directors

The ACFE's Pacific Northwest (PNW) Chapter has been highly active to ensure Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) in the region can maximize the benefits of their membership with both ACFE Global and Chapter #45. This session will delve into a range of current events and initiatives led by the PNW Chapter, highlighting recent achievements and upcoming opportunities. Participants will gain valuable insights into the numerous resources available to them and learn strategies for leveraging their membership both regionally and globally. This includes strategic initiatives, upcoming training goals, and expansion of Chapter presence in the region. Additionally, the session will explore ways CFEs can contribute to the chapter's mission and stay engaged with the broader fraud examination community.

Lunch

11:45 to 1:00

Session 4

1:00 to 2:45

Fighting Fraud with the Office of the Washington State Auditor

Brandi Pritchard, CFE

Join the Office of the Washington State Auditor to hear the latest from the fraud-fighting front. This session will cover valuable lessons learned from recent government fraud case studies and provide insights on how data analytics helped SAO detect a $900,000 misappropriation. Learn how you can leverage similar techniques in your fight against fraud. Discover why governments often trust without verifying, and how some employees exploit that trust. Additionally, gain access to SAO’s top fraud-fighting tips.

Session 5

3:00 to 4:45

Key Note Session: Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking

Peter Warmka, Former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA

Most successful data breaches are initiated by human hacking. Threat actors carefully select, assess, and manipulate key employees within a target organization who in turn become the “insider threat.” Advanced social engineering techniques are employed to effectively circumvent the policies, procedures, and technological controls put in place to safeguard proprietary information, client data, and sensitive personnel records. For over 20 years of his career with the Central Intelligence Agency, Peter developed expertise in the identification, assessment, and manipulation of insiders to breach the security of target organizations in pursuit of high-value foreign intelligence. He now shares his insight to help protect organizations and employees against external threats.