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Community Involvement - 2005 |
Continuing contributions &
Engagements:
National Ethics Case
Competition Nov 2005
Arizona Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners Support The National Ethics Case Competition at University of
Arizona's Eller College in Tucson, Arizona.
The Competition involved Eller College and twelve other schools facing off in an
ethical obstacle course. A fictitious construction company must decide
whether to use labor brokers who hire illegal immigrant workers.
The ACFE Arizona Chapter donated $1000 toward the sponsorship of this year's
event in Tucson and Arizona ACFE Chapter Secretary, Renee Jenkins served as one
of the judges who evaluated the student presentations.
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DeVry University’s Fraud
Careers and Fighting Fraud Seminar: November 12, 2005
This 8-week blended format course includes onsite classes
one night a week plus online activities. 45 hours of Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) or 3 college credits. Keller Graduate School of Management of
DeVry University,
Larry Adams, CFE, AZ Chapter member, presented "Accounting
Fraud Examination Concepts".
Kathleen Barney, CFE, AZ chapter board member, presented
on “The Role of the Certified Fraud Examiner” and ways to recognize fraudulent
activity.
Fighting Fraud: Catching the Crooks Who Cook the Books
November 11, 2005
Guest speakers include Joyce Barden, CPA, Kathleen Barney, CFE,
and Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. A half-day seminar
presented by the
American Society of Women Accountants, Phoenix Chapter and DeVry
University, Phoenix Center. Accounting fraud has collapsed large
corporations such as WorldCom into bankruptcy, sent former executives to jail,
and led to the demise of major auditing firms like Arthur Andersen. As a result
of these publicized events, an ethics revolution has taken hold in the business
world, and accounting rules have been strengthened. Fraud can affect even the
smallest of businesses. Fraudulent schemes can be extremely simple to
extraordinarily complex. What can we learn to help our clients avoid these
perils? How do we detect and fight fraud? Can we predict potential security
weaknesses? How does a company design adequate internal controls to protect its
assets? How do you investigate the suspected misappropriation of funds? What are
the auditor’s responsibilities?
Tulsa
Chapter of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs: November 9, 2005
Kathleen Barney, CFE , a AZ Chapter
Board member and Glen Eddleman, CFE, a Tulsa chapter member, spoke to Tulsa’s
CPAs on “The Role of the Certified Fraud Examiner” and interviewing techniques.
Accounting Fraud Examination Concepts (AC572)
October 24 – December 19, 2005
Instructor: Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. The 8-week
blended format course includes onsite classes one night a week plus online
activities. 45 hours CPE or 3 college credits. Keller Graduate School of
Management of DeVry University, Phoenix Center, 2149 West Dunlap Avenue
(near I-17), Phoenix, Arizona. Keller offers a Master of Accounting and
Financial Management (MAFM) program with a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
emphasis.
MAFM course information.
Northern
Arizona University
College of Business Administration Accounting Panel:
September 30, 2005
Kathleen Barney, CFE , a AZ Chapter Board member
Ever year Northern Arizona University's College of Business Administration,
holds an accounting panel. The panel is comprised of 15-20 professionals
in accounting field. The purpose of the panel is to illustrate to students
the many options available to them in the accounting field. Each panelist
explains their job duties and experience. Kathleen Barney, board
member of the Arizona chapter of CFEs, represented the field of forensic
accounting. She explained how one could combine their background in
accounting with a CFE designation and have the skills and tools to investigate
financial frauds.
Increase Your Return On Investment by Waving Red Flags Where You Work
July 12, 2005
Guest speaker: Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. Fraud
losses for major companies have exceeded their net income. Knee-jerk reactions,
after fraud has occurred, are not enough. Taking proactive steps to reduce fraud
risks has a greater return on investment. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of
fraud from real cases. Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry
University in Scottsdale.
Is Your Organization the Victim of Fraud or the Perpetrator?
June 21, 2005
Guest speaker: Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. Companies often
are the victims of fraud schemes, which can take big chunks out of their bottom
lines. Fraud losses can exceed their net profit. Managers and auditors need to
consider that this is not a local problem – it is a worldwide problem. People
are not as honest as you believe. Some companies perpetrate fraud and are less
than honest with investors, customers, vendors, and employees. At a Business
Week conference, 67% of the chief financial officers admitted they had been
asked to falsify financial records. Using cases from colonial America to today’s
wireless world, we’ll have fun finding out how easily you can be duped, in spite
of your intuition and knowledge. This will be a joint meeting of the
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter and
the
Phoenix Chapter of APICS, the Association for Operations Management.
Can Auditors Pass The Gullibility Test? January
27, 2005
Guest speaker: Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. Find out
how easily you can be duped, in spite of your intuition and knowledge. Challenge
your wits on a variety of subjects ranging from ancient cultures to colonial
America to today's wireless world. This is a funny look at how facts can improve
or discredit your investigations and reports. Meeting of the
Phoenix Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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