DEI and Fraud Examination: What’s the Why for DEI?

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DEI and Fraud Examination: What’s the Why for DEI?

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a term that is often tossed around within companies and organizations, but what does it mean? The formal definition of DEI is “a conceptual framework that promotes the fair treatment and full participation of all people, especially in the workplace, including populations who have historically been underrepresented or subject to discrimination because of their background, identity, disability, etc.” It’s often used to describe policies and programs put in place to highlight and recognize the representation and participation of different groups of individuals.

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Member Spotlight: Frank Dara, CFE

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Member Spotlight: Frank Dara, CFE

After graduating from the University of South Florida with my Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, I obtained my first role as a store loss prevention detective. Being on the front line of theft and fraud, I quickly saw the impact that fraud and crime can have, not only against corporations, but against people. For me, it’s all about your impact on people and society. Retail workers must execute a business’ strategy to be profitable while executing multiple responsibilities for an organization. When you see others taking advantage of profits while your business partners are putting in such efforts, it was easy for me to become passionate about combatting fraud. Fraud is like a puzzle that needs to be solved. Taking ownership and pride in my work, while solving the puzzle with integrity, enforces my passion for making a positive difference in society. 

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"Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street": Netflix Releases Gripping New Series  

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"Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street": Netflix Releases Gripping New Series  

As the modern fascination with true crime escalates, perhaps no documentarian today presents the stories of our past with more profundity than Joe Berlinger. The Acadamy Award-nominated director boasts a filmography that includes “Brother’s Keeper,” the “Paradise Lost” trilogy and “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru.” In recent years, Berlinger partnered with Netflix to create and direct the “Conversations with a Killer” documentary series that uses depositions from serial killers Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer to retell their gripping stories—a calling card of sorts that has become Berlinger’s style. 

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