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The ACFI 25th Annual 
Fraud Conference

02-04 Oct 2023
Virtual Conference for 2023
About

Welcome to the ACFI 25th Annual Fraud Conference

3 Days of Talks by Industry Leaders
02-04 Oct 2023
Virtual

This year's ACFI Annual Fraud Conference will be Virtual.  Join a like-minded community of Canadian Fraud Investigators at this year's ACFI Annual Fraud Conference. This year celebrates our 25th Annual Conference.  Connect with peers, expand your knowledge, learn new approaches and develop your career. Our speakers are industry leaders working with the latest trends and technologies. It's time to get inspired and expand your arsenal to combat fraud in Canada. More Canadians are becoming the victims of fraud than ever before, it's time to come together, network, get inspired and expand your anti-fraud programs!

The conference offers diverse sessions across two education tracks, dedicated networking, continued education opportunities, and a dynamic exhibitors area. While attending, you have the opportunity to participate in a number of interdisciplinary educational offerings with real world applications while networking with top experts from the industry. Participating in the conference not only gives you up to 20 CPD hours, you will also gain valuable knowledge, perspectives and materials to make a positive impact in your industry
and strengthen Canada's anti-fraud program.  Refer another attendee for chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card and all attendees are eligible to enter a draw for "The Law of Fraud and the Forensic Investigator", Sixth Edition by David Debenham.

 

Conference

100+

Participants

32

Speakers

30

Sessions

20

CPD Hours

About the ACFI

Benefits of ACFI Membership...

The Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada is the Canadian Not-for-Profit Corporation administering the Certified Forensic Investigators’ accreditation program in Canada ensuring that the Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI) designation is the symbol of the highest standard of excellence in its field in Canada.   For details on becoming an ACFI Member check out the ACFI website: https://www.acfi.ca/

Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Our 25th Annual Fraud Conference brings together some of the best in the business - outstanding speakers with amazing stories and experiences to inspire.

Paul Murphy
Paul Murphy
Paul Murphy is the founding editor of FT Alphaville and an associate editor of the Financial Times. He joined the FT in London in 2006 as development editor of FT.com, concentrating on the expansion of the online business. He has also held senior positions in business journalism at the Sunday Business newspaper and the Daily Telegraph. Murphy is a graduate of the London School of Economics.  Dan McCrum and Paul Murphy investigated and uncovered the Wirecard scandal.
Kevin Donovan
Kevin Donovan
Chief Investigative Reporter Toronto Star - His focus is on journalism that exposes wrongdoing & effects change. Over more than three decades he has reported on the activities of charities, government, police, business among other institutions. Donovan also reported from the battlefields in the Gulf War and the war in Afghanistan following 9/11. He has won 3 National Newspaper Awards, 2 Governor General's Michener Awards, the Canadian Journalism Foundation award and more.
Ryan Duquette
Ryan Duquette
Ryan is MNP’s National Leader of Digital Forensics, with the firm’s Forensics and Litigation Support Service Group in Toronto. With more than two decades of digital forensics, investigations and cybersecurity experience, Ryan provides clients with litigation support, as well as helping with cyber incident responses, fraud matters and technology risks. A former police officer focusing on cybercrime and fraud matters, he works closely with his clients to investigate workplace incidents and civil litigation concerns, including intellectual property theft, human resources investigations, and data breaches.
Conference presentation

Speakers

Proudly bringing together industry leading speakers from across Canada. Click on the speaker image to view more details!

Sponsors

We are so thankful to our Sponsors for the ongoing support of our organization's events. Their sponsorship has had a tremendous impact on our ability to deliver the education and knowledge our members and the industry require for fraud prevention. We would like to express our sincere appreciation for their support & dedication.

 

Click on the sponsor to learn more about them.

Business Conference
Itinerary

The Itinerary

32 Innovative Industry Leading Speakers
30 Sessions
20 CPD Hours

Choose from educational sessions that present you with the latest anti-fraud techniques, latest tools, and discoveries at the 2023 ACFI Fraud Conference. Gain knowledge and education while earning valuable CPD credits. Interested in two sessions that occur at the same time? Not to worry, all sessions are recorded and available to watch at your convenience for one year following the event!  The list below outlines the information for each session in each Track, once you register for an Event Pass and pay we will send you a link within 7 days of the conference in which you can chose your sessions.

Monday Oct 2nd | 8:30 am to 8:40 am

Opening Remarks

Speaker:

David Debenham

Topic:

Welcome

Track:

Track A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 8:40 am to 9:30 am

How to catch a SIM Swapper

Speaker:

Kenneth Kirkpatrick

Topic:

Fraud

Track:

Track A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 9:45 am to 10:35 am

Ethical Dilemmas for Professionals

Speaker:

Marc Tasse

Topic:

Ethics

Track:

Track A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 9:45 am to 10:35 am

Family Law – Guidelines Income - Piercing the Pre-Tax Corporate Income Veil and the Attribution of Pre-Tax Corporate Income

Speaker:

Jean Charles Plante

Topic:

Law / Accounting

Track:

Track B

Monday, Oct 2nd | 10:50 am to 11:40 am

Canada's Updated Views on Money Laundering Threats, and New Approaches to Neutralize Them

Speaker:

Matt McGuire

Topic:

AML

Track:

Track A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 10:50 am to 11:40 am

What’s is all worth? How forensics impacts value in the litigation context

Speaker:

Alessandra Leggio/Claudio Martellacci

Topic:

Law

Track:

Track B

Monday, Oct 2nd | 11:40 am to 12:20 pm

Human Trafficking and Illicit Drugs: The Finances of Devastating Crimes in Canada

Speaker:

Cameron Field

Topic:

Fraud/Law

Track:

Track A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 11:40 am to 12:20 pm

The Evolution of Fraud

Speaker:

Ken Derakhshan

Topic:

Fraud

Track:

Track B

Monday, Oct 2nd | 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm

Annual General Meeting

Speaker:

Board of Directors

Topic:

Members Welcome

Track:

ACFI Members - Room A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm

LUNCH - be back at 1:20 to hear from fraud experts

Speaker:

Rest & Reset

Topic:

Track:

Monday, Oct 2nd | 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm

Current & Projected Fraud Trends

Speaker:

Corey Bloom w/Isabella Nicolini

Topic:

Fraud Trends

Track:

Track A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 2:25 pm to 3:15 pm

Unmasking Financial Statement Fraud: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction

Speaker:

Dave Oswald

Topic:

Fraud

Track:

Track A

Monday, Oct 2nd | 2:25 pm to 3:15 pm

Fraudulent Predators lurking in Condo Complexes

Speaker:

Ian Callaway

Topic:

Fraud

Track:

Track B

Monday, Oct 2nd | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

The Wirecard Fraud

Speaker:

Paul Murphy - Key Note Speaker

Topic:

Fraud

Track:

Track A

Register

Event Passes

This year, the 25th Anniversary of the ACFI Fraud Conference, the ACFI is giving away one $500 Best Buy Gift Card if you refer an individual to the conference and they buy an Event Pass.  Also all attendees will go into a draw on the final day of the conference for the "The Law of Fraud and the Forensic Investigator", Sixth Edition by David Debenham. Discounts for Members, Affiliates and Students as well as groups are available upon check out! 

Members, Affiliates, Student & Groups please refer to your discount code when checking out!!


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Conference attendees will receive confirmation of registration.
Cancellation Policy: Enrolment will be limited to ensure maximum participation and exchange of ideas. A full refund less $25 (plus tax) will be made for cancellations received in writing by Sep 23, 2023, by email to accounting@acfi.ca. As commitments are made based upon numbers of attendees booked, cancellations received after this date will be billed in full. Substitution will be accepted up to the start of the conference. Please note: If at any time after registration, online materials are accessed prior to cancellation; no refund will be issued.


PROGRAMME DISCLAIMER: The Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada reserves the right to alter or delete items from the programme, or cancel the Conference at which time liability will be limited to conference fees paid. Presenters will have prepared material for the professional development of participants. Although they trust that it will be useful for this purpose, the presenters cannot warrant that the use of this material would be adequate to discharge the legal or professional liability of participants in the conduct of their business operations. The ACFI reserves the right to refuse any application for registration or sponsorship at any ACFI event, in its sole and absolute discretion

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