A Framework for Effective Fraud Risk Management

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A Framework for Effective Fraud Risk Management

There are now more reasons than ever to implement an effective fraud risk management framework for personnel in your organization. The focus on individual responsibility has dramatically altered and employees should now be educated as to the risks and repercussions, especially in the U.S. As a result of the memorandum titled “Individual Accountability for Corporate Wrongdoing” issued by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Sally Yates on September 9, 2015 — even those who merely had knowledge that something wrong was happening but didn’t report it would potentially face penalties.

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CFE to Sit on Panel of Experts Discussing Insider Trading Documentary

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CFE to Sit on Panel of Experts Discussing Insider Trading Documentary

Kelly Ohayon, CFE, CPA, CA, and MD of Financial Governance and Controls at BMO Financial Group, will sit on a panel of experts at an upcoming screening of Collared, a new documentary produced with the support of the Fund for Innovation in Law and Media (FILM) established at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, as well as in partnership with the Hennick Centre for Business and Law. The screening and panel discussion will be at the HotDocs Ted Rogers Cinema, September 20 in Toronto and will offer attendees 2 hours of CPE.

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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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