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March Meeting
Thursday the 25th
CityPlace Conference Center

Lunch Meeting 12:00pm
Registration begins at 11:30am

Fraud Detection - What Auditors Are Really Doing Now!
Courtenay M. Thompson

Courtenay Thompson is a recognized authority on training managers, auditors and investigators in fraud-related matters. Since 1981, he has designed and presented courses on fraud prevention, detection and investigation for business and government organizations worldwide. His courses are known for providing practical, proven approaches to real problems. These practical approaches have yielded dramatic results for class attendees.

In addition to providing training on fraud-related matters, Mr. Thompson provides training on behavior and communication skills and internal auditing. He is the co-developer with R. L. Townsend, of a series of courses on audit and control of construction costs. He is also co-developer with Richard Stohl of a series of courses on audit and control of health benefits administration. Mr. Thompson is currently editor of "Fraud Findings" in The Internal Auditor magazine.

Courtenay Thompson received his BBA and MBA degrees from Southern Methodist University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc., the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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Pre-Meeting 10:30am

Construction Fraud
Bob McDonald, CFE, CIA
Jefferson Wells

Bob is the North American Practice Service Offering Director Construction Services for Jefferson Wells. His presentation will include:

Elements of a Construction Project
Types of contracts & Risks
Reasons for auditing construction projects
Selecting projects for audit
Audit steps and timing
Change orders
Jefferson Wells' Approach

Bob McDonald is the North American Practice Service Offering Director Construction Services. He has extensive experience in both internal auditing and security. His areas of focus include Construction, Manufacturing, Distribution, Fraud Examination, Financial Services, Retailing, Information Systems and Industrial Security both preventative and investigative in North America and Europe. He frequently is a guest speaker on the subject of Construction Auditing and Fraud and Abuse on Major Capital Projects.

Bob developed the methodology and has, with assistance from the Construction Services Managers and Jefferson Wells University, developed the Construction Services Workshop – a two-day 18 CPE advanced skills Workshop required for each Jefferson Wells engagement manager and construction auditor. The Workshop is available in a 14 CPE version for clients. Prior to joining Jefferson Wells International in 1996, Bob was Director of Internal Audit-Corporate and General Products Group; and Director of Internal Audit and Security-West Europe for the Premier Industrial Corporation. He was also with General Electric Credit Corporation and BFGoodrich.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University and is a Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

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Post-Meeting 1:30pm

Getting the Evidence and the Admission
Forensic Data Analysis
Randy Jordan and Mike Kaighan

This presentation will cover multiple aspects of investigative techniques when dealing with Internal Fraud Investigations. Because the gathering of evidence and supporting documentation is so crucial to the investigative process, the presenters will convey the latest techniques in Computer Forensics, as well as Interview and Interrogation training. This will cover the preliminary steps involved with conducting a proper investigation, gathering electronic data and evidence, and the steps associated with interviewing potential witnesses and suspects.

Randy Jordan is a Manager- Forensic and Investigative Services for Deloitte and Touche, LLP. Under Jordan’s direction as part of the Analytic and Forensic Technology (AFT) service line, Deloitte and Touche provides a broad range of computer forensic, investigative and strategic security services.

Randy conducts investigations ranging from basic property theft to complex fraud and computer crimes. He has had supervisory responsibility for the design and management of comprehensive physical security programs; the development and implementation of crisis-related business continuity plans; supervision of critical incident management programs; and procurement and operational support of security service contracts.

Prior to joining Deloitte and Touche, Mr. Jordan owned and operated Integritas Security Services, a security consulting and investigations firm offering solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Jordan also served as Director of Security for Infomart, a multi-tenant high-rise property in Dallas, Texas; Vice President of Operations for Barton Protective Services, a leading supplier of quality contract security guard services; and Dallas District Manager for Pinkerton's Security Services. Before entering the private security sector he was Chief of Police of Buffalo Gap, Texas and an officer with the University Park, Texas Police Department.

Randy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and communication from Abilene Christian University and is currently working toward a Master of Science in Business and Human Relations. He also holds a professional certificate as a mediator from the Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution of Pepperdine Law School and is pursuing a graduate certificate in Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management.

He has received specialized training and instruction in the areas of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) risk assessment; workplace violence incident response and management; executive protection; and cyber terrorism and forensic data investigations. He is active in the American Society for Industrial Security International and is a Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP). He has served as that organization’s Assistant Regional Vice President- Region VI, President of the North Texas chapter and a number of other functional positions. He also serves as a member in the HTCIA, ACFE and InfraGuard professional organizations.

Mike Kaighan is a Senior Consultant in the Dallas Financial Advisory Services practice of Deloitte & Touche. He is a member of the firm’s Corporate Loss Prevention (CLP) service line and manages and conducts fraud investigations and corporate internal investigations for the Forensic and Investigative Services practice throughout the country.

Mike has eleven years of experience in the corporate security and loss prevention fields. Throughout his career, he has successfully developed and managed loss prevention programs focused on shrink control and employee awareness. He has been integrally involved in managing and conducting complex internal and external theft investigations, resulting in the detection of and admission to millions of dollars in fraud losses.

As a Corporate Investigator and Regional Loss Prevention Manager for several national retail organizations, Mike has worked with law enforcement agencies across the country investigating complex financial losses and credit card frauds. He has teamed with law enforcement agencies to develop identity theft prevention programs for the retail environment. Mike also has created and implemented shoplifting awareness programs for multiple retail organizations.

A highly-trained and exceptionally effective interviewer, Mike has extensive experience conducting internal theft investigations and frequently is called upon to use his strong interviewing and interrogation skills for a wide range of fraud investigations. He has conducted numerous physical security reviews, due diligence studies and extended background searches. Mike is a designated Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

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