How to Create a Standout LinkedIn Profile

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How to Create a Standout LinkedIn Profile

At the ACFE Global Fraud Conference this past June in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to sit down with CFEs or soon-to-be CFEs in the Professional Development Center. Through strategic one-on-one sessions I offered guidance on professional advancement, résumés and cover letters, interviewing tips and techniques, and career changes. While many topics were covered, there wasn’t a single session that didn’t lead to questions about LinkedIn and how to build a better profile.

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Beyond Bitcoin: The Utility of Blockchain Technology

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Beyond Bitcoin: The Utility of Blockchain Technology

One of the most exciting technological innovations to emerge from the development of cryptocurrencies is blockchain — or distributed ledger — technology. Blockchain is essentially a decentralized ledger or database maintained across a network of computers. Anyone with access to the network can view the database, which is updated across all connected devices, rather than being maintained at a central location.

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3 Reasons to Engage Multiple Generations in the Workforce

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3 Reasons to Engage Multiple Generations in the Workforce

There has been no shortage of discussion around the conflict surrounding multiple generations in the workforce. Though much of this has been reactionary and focused on the negative aspects of generations, the tides seem to be turning. More and more companies are talking about the benefits of the various generations they have in their workforce.

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Fraud Examination Considerations in China: An Excerpt from the ACFE's International Fraud Handbook

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Fraud Examination Considerations in China: An Excerpt from the ACFE's International Fraud Handbook

Business operations – and frauds – now routinely span geographical borders, requiring new knowledge and skill sets for those attempting to prevent, detect, and investigate white-collar crimes. As the fraud examination profession has grown globally and the fight against fraud has grown more complex, the need for information and professional connection has never been greater.

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Muddy Money: The Dirty Truth About Political Corruption

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Muddy Money: The Dirty Truth About Political Corruption

Corrupt politicians are a common trope in society, but what's more uncommon is how to spot the red flags of shady dealings. Breakout speaker Michael Schidlow, CFE, CAMS-Audit, head of financial crime risk training and emerging risk advisory at HSBC Bank, took attendees at the 29th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in Las Vegas last month on a ride through the world of political corruption combining pop culture references with infamous real-world examples involving names like Gaddafi and Putin. 

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