2025 Spring Seminar - REGISTER NOW
REGISTRATION is OPEN with a "hybrid" format so that you may attend in-person or virtually. In-person location is St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress in John Brooks-Williams (JBW) Science Bldg. "South", room 165; a different building from previous seminars at St. Ed's.
Refer to Registration Confirmation (sent via email) for parking requirements, including a required "code" and URL link. NO cost, but you must pre-register your vehicle to avoid a ticket.
Description: Multiple sessions for a total of 6 CPE hours at a low cost of only $120 per Austin ACFE member (& $140 per non-member) plus lunch is provided for in-person participants. Share this information with a colleague or client so they can attend, too! Sessions will cover topics shown below.
Agenda, Speakers & Topics: For detailed descriptions of each session, speakers' biographies, & detailed learning objectives, refer to: https://acotaocfe.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Meetings-Planning/austin-acfe-25Spr-Seminar-speakers.pdf
~8:30-9:00am Welcome & Announcements (with Coffee & Networking)
~9:00-9:50am "From Classroom to Courtroom" by Sarah Manion, MSDAIS, TXST - This session is about student innovation in audio and text evidence analytics with descriptions of how the students uncover hidden patterns, coded language, and intentionally misleading phrasing in criminal communications. Their system goes far beyond the traditional use of simple keywords.
~10:00-10:50am "Update: AICPA Task Force on AI & Forensics" by Chandu Chilakapati, partner and Global Head of Valuation and Investigations at Aprio - Learn about recent and planned activities of this special task force in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Forensics.
~11:00-11:50am "Art & Science of Investigating Healthcare Fraud" by Jala Attia, CFE, AHFI, CHC The focus of this session is the dual nature of healthcare fraud investigations, requiring rigorous data-driven techniques with nuanced judgment and creativity to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare sector.
~Noon-1:30pm Business Meeting & Lunch (provided for in-person participants)
~1:30-4:30pm "Red Collar Crime" by Frank Perri, JD, CPA, CFE Explore the intersection between fraud and violence and how fraud detection can trigger violent responses from fraud offenders. The speaker coined the term "Red Collar Crime" and has given presentations and written extensively on this topic. His most recent article, "Knowing the Red Flags of Red-Collar Fraudsters Could Save Your Life" was published May 1 in Fraud Magazine: www.acfe.com/fraud-magazine/all-issues/issue/article?s=2025-mayjune-fraud-edge-red-collar-crime
Learning Objectives - [Detailed descriptions of LOs are in the PD file linked at the top of this page]. After attending these sessions, participants will be able to:
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Explain the importance of applied learning activities of students interfacing with law enforcement;
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Describe work of the AICPA Task Force on AI and Forensics;
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Explain and utilize special techniques for fraud examination in the healthcare sector, including analytics, judgment, and creativity.
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Identify and explain multiple aspects of the "red flags" and reasons why white collar criminals can become violent and potentially lethal.
