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Conference ScheduleThursday, Nov. 3, 2011

7:30 - 8:15aM: Registration and continental breakfast

8:15 – 8:30aM: Announcements

8:30 - 12:15PM: Employee Theft and Embezzlement (with break at approximately 10:15AM)

12:15 - 1:00PM: Lunch provided

1:00 – 2:50PM: Cooking the Books with QuickBooks (with break at approximately 1:50PM)

3:00 – 4:30PM: OFAC and the New Due Diligence…Are You in Compliance?

Friday, Nov. 4, 20117:30 - 8:30aM: Registration, continental breakfast and announcements

8:30 – 9:50aM: Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: Recouping Fraud Losses

10:00 - 12:00PM: Ethics for Accountants and Fraud Examiners

12:00 - 12:45PM: Lunch provided

12:45 - 2:00PM: Cyberspace: The New Frontier of Employer Liability

2:15 - 3:15PM: Fraud in Bankruptcy

3:25 – 4:30PM: Using Social Media and Other Internet Sources in Investigations

aTTeNdees receive:16 hours of continuing education credit for the 2 days, 8 credit hours per day. You won’t want to miss this event!

Register today!

FaciliTy address:The Lincoln Center Spokane

1316 N. Lincoln Street, Spokane, WA 99201-2508Visit their website at www.thelincolncenterspokane.com for venue information.

accoMModaTioNs:Discounted rate (based on availability) for a Studio King Suite at $105 per night (plus applicable taxes) has been obtained through

oxford suites (telephone (509) 353-9000 for reservations) located at 115 W. North River Drive, Spokane, WA 99201.

Please be sure to mention the group code: acFe annual Fraud conference.Hotel shuttles are available for travel to and from the conference each day.

“Fraud in Bankruptcy”

The prevalence of fraud in bankruptcies is growing. Issues such as failure to disclose critical liquidity issues, asset valuation problems and fraudulent transfers are common themes in most recent significant bankruptcies. In this session you will learn what constitutes preferential transfers and fraudulent conveyances; and how constructive fraud differs from actual fraud. (Course level: Intermediate)

Ginny Tate, CFE, CIRA, EA is President of Elk Point Consulting, a multiple division business development corporation that specializes in Accounting, Litigation Support and Business Infrastructure. She is the only Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor in the Inland Northwest that is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. Ginny’s practice specializes in investigative accounting, economic loss calculation for start up, expanding and relocating companies, as well as reorganizing and liquidating companies that are preparing for pre-packaged or involuntary bankruptcies. Ms. Tate has also provided taxation advice and litigation services for the US Bankruptcy Court.

“Using Social Media and Other Internet Sources in

Investigations”This course is designed to provide investigators with the necessary training, skills, knowledge and practical experience to conduct on-line crime investigations. Instruction will be provided on using the internet as an investigative tool and using social networking sites as investigative resources. (Course level: Intermediate)

Frank Harrill has been an FBI Special Agent since 1995, and is the Supervisory Senior Resident Agent for the Seattle FBI’s Eastern Washington offices. Prior to this assignment, Frank was assigned to the FBI’s Los Angeles Division, and managed a unit responsible for investigating crimes facilitated by high-technology. His first FBI assignment was in El Paso, Texas. He holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Prior to joining the FBI, Frank spent a decade as a Naval Aviator.

Session Descriptions

Terms and conditions

GrouP discouNTsGroup discounts are available to groups of 2 or more from the same organization, registering together. To receive a discount for your group, all members must submit payment at the same time. Group and member discounts may not be combined (i.e., maximum discount per person is $25.00).

PayMeNTFull payment is required at the time of registration, unless prior arrangements have been made. Event fees do not include travel, lodging, or incidentals.

caNcellaTioN PolicyOur cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by the Spokane Chapter of the ACFE, you must cancel your registration prior to October 22, 2011 in writing by sending an e-mail to dues@spokanefraud.org. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received after this date. Cancellations received after October 14, 2011 are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

GuesTs/alTerNaTesAll guests must register to attend and are subject to all associated terms and conditions. Alternates may attend if registered attendees are not available on the conference dates.

coNFereNce aGeNdaAt times, it is necessary to cancel, reschedule, or substitute a conference session, speaker, and/or topic after registration has been confirmed. We reserve the right to alter this program, if necessary, without further notice.

PrerequisiTesThere are no prerequisites for the conference sessions.

“Employee Theft & Embezzlement”Employee thefts and embezzlement have grown over the last few years, both in frequency and in the dollar amounts involved. It may be simply a matter of time before your organization, or one of your clients, is potentially victimized, and will call upon you to determine whether a theft or embezzlement has occurred. The outcome of your determination, and the report you compile if a fraud had occurred, will play a major part in whether the case is successfully prosecuted, insurance covers the loss, and recovery occurs through a civil action. Knowing how to investigate and report an embezzlement case is critical to a successful outcome for the victim, if one is obtainable. Staying abreast of the trends and schemes, as well as with the changes in technology, is equally important in making you invaluable to the engagement team, to being able to respond when the need arises. (Course level: Intermediate)

The half-day session will cover: Trends In Employee Embezzlement • Practical Experience Using Case Studies• Investigating Embezzlement Claims • Reporting The Results Of Your Investigation

Stephen Pedneault, CPA/CFF, CFE is the principal of Forensic Accounting Services, LLC, a local CPA firm in Glastonbury, Connecticut specializing only in forensic accounting, fraud and litigation support matters. Steve has written numerous articles appearing in local and national publications, and he authored three books published by Wiley, Fraud 101, Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation, and Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft And Embezzlement, A Practical Guide. Steve is also an adjunct professor at the University of CT where he authored an innovative course on forensic accounting that is part of the Masters of Science in Accounting program.

“Cooking the Books with QuickBooks”QuickBooks is the number one small business accounting software. Without proper controls, it is also extremely easy to use to cover up misappropriation. Unfortunately, savvy fraudsters are keenly aware of how easy it is to cook the books using QuickBooks. This presentation will reveal several key steps forensic accounting experts have used to solve fraud cases. Learn how to use and interpret the audit trail function; discuss key internal controls that should be in place when your clients use the software; and learn quick and easy tests to use in an audit or investigation. (Course level: Intermediate)

Linda Saunders, CPA/CFF, CFE, CGFM founded Forensic Accounting Consulting which offers investigative accounting services for civil and criminal cases. Linda has worked in the investigative, accounting and audit fields since 1978 and was trained in criminal investigations through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as a Special Agent with the IRS. Her prior experience also includes U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Officer; Washington State Auditor’s Office field auditor-in-charge; Acting Controller of the Washington State Ferry system; Supervisory auditor for Washington State Department of Transportation; and Field auditor for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Carol Bacon, CFE founded Forensic Investigation Specialties which focuses on elder exploitation, asset research, employee theft and embezzlement, marital dissolution, mortgage fraud, contract disputes. Carol’s specific industry experience includes medical and dental clinics, real estate development entities, and non-profit organizations.

“OFAC and the New Due DiligenceAre You in Compliance?”

OFAC, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, may have the U.S Treasury Department’s most important regulations for you to know and its best kept secrets, especially if you or your business conduct international transactions. This presentation discusses OFAC’s regulations and its implications for business, non-governmental organizations, and employers. Recent cases are discussed. Issues of compliance will be presented, with suggestions for establishing and updating compliance strategies. (Course level: Basic)

Janna L. Wix, J.D. is a member of the faculty at Whitworth University where she earned her MBA degree in International Management. She also earned a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and worked as a Prosecutor for the City of Spokane.

“Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA): Recouping Fraud Losses”

The UFTA is a robust and effective legal mechanism, useful in recoupment of fraud-related losses, although it is a widely misunderstood law. This presentation introduces forensic accountants to the general purpose and function of the UFTA. Topics addressed in this session include the background and purpose of the UFTA; indicative markers of a potential fraudulent transfer; customary recovery procedures under the UFTA; and practical insight into the strategic use of UFTA mechanisms through specific case studies. (Course level: Basic)

David Wall, JD, CPA, CFE is the Director of Forensics at EP Forensic & Valuation Services, LLP, an affiliate of Eadie and Payne, LLP. David has practiced in the field of financial and fraud-related litigation in Southern California for over twenty years. He represents clients in relation to financial/fraud litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, purchase and sale disputes, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy litigation, and business loss/interruption claims. His specialties include acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis of financial records, and full-scale field investigations in the corporate and government domains.

“Ethics for Accountants and Fraud Examiners”

It is important that CPA’s and CFE’s are thoroughly familiar with the requirements set out in RCW 18.04, WAC 4-30, and the AICPA Code of Conduct. Without that foundation, accountants would be ill-equipped to successfully navigate the ethical issues they face on a daily basis, not to mention those “crisis” events which, hopefully they face more rarely. Familiarity with the codes, however, is not sufficient to fully prepare accountancy professionals and fraud examiners for dealing with mundane and dramatic cases and situations. They also need at their disposal a deeper understanding of the key ethical requirements binding upon them and a developed ability to approach in a critical fashion the range of decisions they may face in the practice of their profession. This CPE program is designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to refine their understanding of the key value components found in the three codes, and the chance to hone their ability to integrate those value concepts and requirements into their own professional decision-making. (Course level: Intermediate)

Dr. Brian K. Steverson is the John L. Aram Chair of Business Ethics at Gonzaga University’s School of Business Administration. He was a member of the Philosophy Department from 1992 until 2008, when he assumed the Aram Chair. He has been teaching business ethics at the undergraduate and graduate level for 22 years. His current research interests are the professionalization of business management and the impact of current work in the psychology of human happiness on business ethics and the structuring of work.

“Cyberspace: The New Frontier of Employer Liability”

New technologies are constantly emerging that allow us to be more productive, connect with anyone any place in the world, and express ourselves in ways we would have never dreamed possible twenty years ago. Yet, the same smart phones, social networks, and other Internet based systems pose great risks for individual employees and employers related to privacy, confidentiality, harassment, and good will. This session is designed to assist you in understanding the limits on private and public sector employer actions in the area of employee communications while at work; balancing the employer’s interests in protecting the organization from liability and the employee’s legal and privacy interests; and developing policy tailored to the specific risks and interests present in an organization. (Course level: Intermediate)

Ann E. Allen, is Chief In-house Counsel to Associated Industries. Her work emphasizes general association business, health and welfare benefits, workers’ compensation, industrial safety and health, labor relations, and employment law. Ms. Allen also serves as a member of Gonzaga’s adjunct law faculty teaching private sector labor law. She received her law degree, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University in 1992. Ann was a Thomas More Scholar and has received honors from the Spokane County Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyer Program, and the Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium.

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