Longtime ACFE President Retires; New President and CEO Named

As your founder and chairman, it is with both sadness and joy that I am advising you of President James D. Ratley’s retirement next month on his 30th anniversary with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Thousands of you have met Jim; he has given countless presentations at events and local chapters while logging millions of miles on several continents.

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How to Study for Pre-Employment Tests

How to Study for Pre-Employment Tests

If you’re looking for a new opportunity in fraud prevention, detection or investigation, you should be aware that it’s a competitive landscape. According to Glassdoor.com, the average number of applicants applying for a job these days is 250. As specialized recruiters for investigative roles, we regularly receive 500 or more applicants for jobs we post.

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Chapter President: 'Message Should be Just as Important as the Messenger'

Chapter President: 'Message Should be Just as Important as the Messenger'

After attending a fraud prevention seminar more than 30 years ago, Robert Goehring, CFE, knew he wanted to serve and protect his local community. He has been a board member of the Pacific Northwest ACFE Chapter since 2001. He has served on the board in several capacities, including president, where he has been since 2012.

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help Prevent Fraud in 2018

5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help Prevent Fraud in 2018

The most cost-effective way to limit fraud losses is to prevent fraud from occurring. But, how exactly do you prevent fraud? There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, as we know, because there isn't one company size, one, single company culture, one type of reporting hotline or one single person within a company who is responsible for all fraud-related efforts.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Fraud Allegations at Aflac

Everything You Need to Know About the Fraud Allegations at Aflac

The insurance company Aflac is probably known best for its ubiquitous duck mascot. It is also consistently ranked on Ethisphere magazine’s World’s Most Ethical Company list, and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials lists. But in the coming months and years, it might also become well-known for fraud and worker abuses.

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