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2009 Meeting Information


Below you will find a listing of our meetings for 2009.  For upcoming or more recent meetings, please use the links below.

 

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Annual Meeting & Holiday Lunch - December 8 @ 11:00 am
     
Speaker:   Jack Ballentine, Phoenix Fire Department Arson Investigation Squad
Former Phoenix Police Officer
Topics:  

Undercover operations

Location:  

The Arizona Biltmore | Directions

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Interview & Interrogation Seminars - November 30-December 3
     
Location:   Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Price:  

$240-$580 (see details for full pricing information)

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Tuesday Meeting - November 17 @ 12:00 pm
     
Speaker:   Detective James Sparman
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Central Investigations Division
Topics:  

Fraud Identification

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ASU Chapter Meeting - October 27 @ 6:00 pm
       
Speaker:   Frank Collins
Topics:  

Prosecution of Fraud

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Fall Conference - Tuesday, October 20 @ 8:00 am
     
Schedule:  

8:00 - 10 a.m.  Viewing of the Enron documentary film “The Smartest Guys in the Room” 
10:00 to 10:20 a.m.
   Break 
10:20 to 11:30 a.m.
  AZ ACFE Chapter announcements and Door prizes 
10:30 to 11:30 a.m
.  Marianne Jennings presentation Lessons from a Perfect Storm and “The Seven Signs of Ethical Collapse” | Handouts
11:30 to Noon:
  Marianne Jennings Question and Answer Session | Bio
 

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ACL User Group - Thursday, September 24 @ 11:00 am
     
Topics:  

* Advanced ACL Concepts
* Techniques to Improve Audit Efficiency Including Scripting

Other Info:

  This event will be held at the Department of Revenue building.  It is FREE and will provide 2 CPE. Contact ACLRsvp@yahoo.com to reserve your seat.

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NADDI Training Conference - Wednesday, September 16 @ 8:00 am
     
Topics:  

* Pharmaceuticals 101
* Use and Abuse Trends
* Methods of Diversion & Investigative Techniques
* Case Studies
* Health Care Fraud Investigations

Other Info:

  This event will be held at the Shrine Auditorium and runs from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Cost is $39 for NADDI members and $69 for non-NADDI members. Follow the link below for additional details.

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Tuesday Meeting - September 15 @ 12:00 pm
     
Speaker:   Martha Patrick | Bio
Topics:  

Meeting Materials

* Currency deposit issues which involve both criminal penalties & civil forfeiture, and the CI group handling these matters

* Offshore accounts – voluntary disclosure policies 

* The forensic accountant's role in these & the criminal tax case

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ASU Meeting - Monday, September 14 @ 5:30 pm
     
Speaker:   Jack Ballentine, Investigator and Author
Topic:  

Jack’s presentation will provide insight into the very dangerous and challenging world of the undercover operative. His strategies and ability to bring criminals to justice are a fascinating window into crime detection and building an iron-clad case for prosecution.

Other Info:

  Free for ALL students, faculty, and chapter members, $15 for non-members, please see the announcement for location and details

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June 16, 2009

Speakers  

Renee Jenkins, CPA CFE | Bio
Christopher Kaup, Tiffany & Bosco PA | Bio

Topic  

Bye-Bye To Big Toys - The Bernie Madoff Scandal |
Meeting Materials

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Spring Seminar - May 29, 2009

Speakers  

Dennis F. Dycus CFE, CPA, CGFM, ACFE Fellow
Director, Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Municipal Audit
, State of Tennessee

Topic  

·         Auditing for Fraud
·        
Preparing Fraud Examination Reports

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April 21, 2009 

Speakers  

Robert K. Minniti | Bio

Topic  

Consumer Fraud | Meeting Materials
·        
Examples of Investment Fraud
·        
Examples of Internet Fraud
·        
Examples of Telemarketing Fraud
·        
Identity Theft
·        
How to Protect Yourself

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ACL Users Group - April 16, 2009 

Speakers  

Arizona Department of Revenue
Meeting room near Cafeteria (lower level entrance)
1600 W. Monroe
Phoenix, AZ

Date/Time  

Thursday, April 16, 2009    11:30 – 1:30 p.m.

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March 17, 2009

Speakers  

Lin Werkheiser | Bio

Topic  

Fraud Investigations & Your Bottom Line | Handout
·        
Types of Insurance Fraud
·        
Handling Fraud related Investigations
·        
Costs related to Insurance Fraud
·        
How to handle Fraud Investigations to best affect the Bottom Line

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February 17, 2009

     
Speakers   Gilbert B. Blumenthal, CPA | Biography
Topic  

Ethics | Details

     

January 20, 2009 

Speakers   Ilene Lashinsky, US Trustee, Department of Justice
Topic

 

  Bankruptcy Fraud
Bankruptcy Crimes
Information  

US Trustees 2007 Annual Report
Capitol One Settlement
Bankruptcy Fraud Article

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