Have You Looked at Your LinkedIn Profile Lately? Professional Ethics Requires Accuracy and Upkeep

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Have You Looked at Your LinkedIn Profile Lately? Professional Ethics Requires Accuracy and Upkeep

Whether you are dusting off a résumé for a job search or submitting an expert witness report for litigation, it has always been important to be truthful when describing your professional accomplishments. This is especially true for fraud examiners, whose work depends on their integrity. The widespread use of online profiles also has resulted in the need for regular reviews and updates. Many professional organizations, including the ACFE, have rules of ethics covering professionalism, integrity and competence that require their members to avoid misleading communications about their experience. While some inaccuracies on résumés are downright intentional, they can also be the product of carelessness or neglect.

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ACFE Voices: Charles Washington, CFE

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ACFE Voices: Charles Washington, CFE

Recently, Charles Washington, CFE, spoke on a panel for an ACFE webinar titled “A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Profession.” In this post, he digs in even further into this topic to share insights and advice on how you can make an impact in your own workplace and foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion as an anti-fraud professional.

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ACFE Voices: Monica Modi Dalwadi, CFE, CPA

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ACFE Voices: Monica Modi Dalwadi, CFE, CPA

Monica Modi Dalwadi, CFE, CPA, is a managing partner in the D.C. area for Baker Tilly. She works primarily with owners and financial officers of companies, providing business consulting services. She also acts as a valued advisor to her clients as a partner and leader in risk, internal audit and cybersecurity.

Recently, Dalwadi spoke on a panel for an ACFE webinar titled “A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Profession.” And now, Dalwadi has generously shared even more tips, advice and insights into how anti-fraud professionals can work to create a similar environment in their workplace, their community and beyond.

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A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Field

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A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Field

The past few months have brought social and political unrest to the forefront of local, national and even global conversations. This is an unprecedented time of awareness, but as difficult and eye-opening as these moments of national rupture have been, they present a crucial time for organizations to assess workplaces and communities.

On August 19, the ACFE hosted a webinar titled, “A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Field,” which is free and available to view for all ACFE members.

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Deconstructing a Hypothetical Conflict of Interest

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Deconstructing a Hypothetical Conflict of Interest

Early in my career, I was exposed to various potential conflict-of-interest situations and was tasked with raising awareness and providing training to employees. I realized hypothetical conflict-of-interest scenarios, when presented to employees, assist in the thinking process and elicit new ideas. Each time we discussed the hypothetical scenario, it brought about a new dimension. Here’s a hypothetical conflict of interest, deconstructed to different levels of thinking.

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