Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) Annual Construction Conference 
October 19, 2006, Black Canyon Conference Center Phoenix, AZ

Topic: Fraud in Construction

The construction industry is one of the hardest hit by fraud and an
estimated median loss of $500,000 per incident. Through real case
examples the most common fraud schemes afflicting construction companies
will be discussed.  Learn ways to recognize, detected and prevent fraud
in any organization

Presented by Kathleen Barney, CFE; Eide Bailly LLP

July 25, 2006 Flagstaff training.

The Reid Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation in Flagstaff, Arizona from July 25 - 27, 2006.
Visit website www.reid.com for more information, and contact the sponsor Officer Dave Holyfield at 928-679-4092

Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce                June 13^th,
12:00 pm- 1:00pm

Kathleen Barney, CFE, AZ chapter board member will be presenting on how forensic accounting can help you recognize and deter fraud in the workplace.

Queen Creek Chamber:  May 9; 11:30am-1:30pm
Kathleen Barney, CFE, AZ chapter board member will be presenting on the top ten fraud schemes, how businesses are affected by fraud, and ways businesses can prevent fraud.

From Mule Trading to E-Trading: GAO Employees Can Help Stop Fraud       April 24, 2006, Monday
Guest speaker: Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. A seminar for employees of the State of Arizona General Accounting Office and Chief Financial Officers of other state agencies. Topics include fraud trends, warning signs, wireless security, data theft, ACH transaction scams, cash receipts scams, and employee fraud training. 100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 302, Phoenix, Arizona. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. His web site is www.larry-adams.com. 

Arizona Society of Association Executives        April 19^th; 11:00am-1:00pm
Kathleen Barney, CFE, AZ chapter board member will be presenting on the topic of fraud in the workplace and ways companies and individuals can recognize and prevent fraud.

Fraud Prevention and Detection                                April 12, 2006, Wednesday

Arizona CFE Chapter board member, Scott A. Mitchem, CPA, CVA, CFE of Price Kong & Company CPA’s, PA spoke to an ASU West internal audit class on fraud prevention and detection.  Scott explained the fraud triangle; discussed internal controls; and reviewed the ACFE’s Report to the Nation.  War stories on fraud were also shared with the students.

What Can Students Do To Prevent Fraud?       April 4, 2006, Tuesday
Guest speaker: Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. A discussion with the accounting students and teachers at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Topics include fraud prevention careers, trends in dishonesty, seven elements of fraud, calculating the additional sales a business needs to make to recover from a fraud loss, wi-fi computer security, identity theft, and credit reports. 8:15 - 9:10 am. Go Falcons! His web site is www.larry-adams.com.

Why Should Payroll Be Part of a Fraud Examination?     March 21, 2006, Tuesday
Guest speaker: Larry C. Adams, CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA. Monthly dinner meeting of the American Payroll Association, Phoenix Metro Chapter. 5:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.  Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport/Southbank, 3333 East University Drive (Exit 151, north of I-10), Phoenix, Arizona. Cost: $25.00 for members and their guests. $30.00 for non-members. Reservations required. E-mail Cheryl Carstensen at ccarst@cox.net

Anthem Rotary;                     March 3, 2006; 7:30am-8:30am
Kathleen Barney, CFE, AZ chapter board member will be speaking on the top ten fraud schemes affecting businesses.

W.P. Carey Business School   February 21, 2006

Chapter Secretary Renee Jenkins gave a special presentation to W. P. Carey business students on the evening of February 21, 2006.  Students were invited to participate in a real life simulation of a Ponzi scheme where they could learn how easy it is to be manipulated into unethical behavior.

The famous story of Ponzi was told followed by a nuts and bolts lesson on how innocent employees can get drawn into a bad situation one baby step at a time.  Students were each given a character assignment to follow
throughout the evening.  The story was divided into years and a decision to stay or leave needed to be made at the end of each year.  At the end of evening, the students were told how Gary Green Eyeshade, Lazy Louis, Clever Carl, and New Kid on the block fared in the real-life version.

Cesar Chavez High School      Feb. 10, 2006

Association of General Contractors of South Dakota: January 11, 2006

Kathleen Barney, CFE, AZ chapter board member, spoke on fraud in the construction industry and the most common schemes in construction.  She also discussed ways to recognize and prevent fraud in the industry.

Scottsdale Airpark Rotary: January 3, 2006

Kathleen Barney, CFE, AZ chapter board member presented to the rotary on the “Top Ten Fraud Schemes” and ways to recognize fraud.