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Lessons Learned from the HP Scandal
Monday 10:20 - 11:40 a.m.
Explore the questionable tactics, including the use of “pretexting”, identity theft and other fraudulent practices to spy on directors, used to investigate an alleged leak of confidential corporate information from the boardroom of Hewlett Packard Corp. Focus on the legal and ethical lines that were crossed by corporate executives and investigators that severely tarnished the reputation of this company and resulted in criminal prosecution of those involved. Finally, examine acceptable ethical conduct and offer guidelines in successfully conducting internal investigations.
“From Defiance to Compliance: The Transformation of Computer Associates (CA)”
Monday 1:40 - 3:00 p.m. / Tuesday 10:20 - 11:40 a.m.
In 2004, Computer Associates (CA) signed a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the US Department of Justice and former CEO Sanjay Kumar was indicted on ten counts of securities fraud and obstruction of justice. In this session, learn how the creation of a Compliance Organization is assisting in the recovery process of a public company and discuss such topics as creating a culture of honesty and integrity, tone at the top, introducing a Code of Conduct, Fraud Risk Assessment and Management, Compliance Case Management and others.
Topics in Building Your Fraud Examination Practice
Monday 3:30 - 4:50 p.m. / Tuesday 1:30 - 2:50 p.m.
Want to expand your fraud practice? If you already have an established practice and want to take that practice to the next level, this session is for you. The session will focus on Marketing with a particular emphasis on public relations and networking — what works and what doesn’t work. How to get free publicity and dozens of other tips. Effectively using just one of the tips should pay for your costs to the ACFE annual convention every year!
The Legal and Effective Use of Criminal Records and Background Checks in the Hiring Process
Tuesday 3:20 - 4:40 p.m.
Hiring an employee with a criminal record or false credentials can lead to disaster. However, employer’s face legal and privacy issues when it comes to background checks. This session will review effective preemployment screening and best practices and the legal use of criminal records and background information in the hiring process, including how to locate, interpret and evaluate criminal records. Understand the importance of safe hiring procedures and the employer’s legal obligation to exercise due diligence.
The Madame, The Cop and The Million Dollar Launder
Wednesday 10:10 - 11:30 a.m.
The intriguing story of how one tenacious prosecutor in a wealthy New York suburb uncovered a multi-million dollar money laundering operation involving brothels, corrupt cops and a major New York organized crime figure. This entertaining case study will be presented by the prosecutor whose curiosity in a newspaper advertisement in the sports section of the local paper, led to Westchester, New York’s largest forfeiture case. Learn how successful investigations require innovative investigatory skills, a tenacious spirit and sometimes just some dumb luck.
There will be 2 Pre-Conference Courses:
The main conference will have 9 parallel tracks.
- Fraud Investigation: Tools, Tips and Techniques
- Fraud Fighting Proactively: Prevention and Deterrence
- Emerging Trends, Current Issues & International Incidents
- Auditing for Fraud
- Using Technology in the Detection of Fraud
- Risk Management
- Legal, Ethics and Compliance Issues
- Fighting Fraud in the Field
- Best Practices and Case Studies
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