Ethics/Fraud
Joint meeting with Dallas ACFE
Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Registration begins at 11:30pm
Current Trends in Fraud
James T. Jacks, North Texas U.S. Attorney General
Objectives: During his presentation, Mr. Jacks will
address the following:
- Discuss the current prosecutorial priorities for the Northern
District
- Examine notable, recent prosecutions
- Summarize overall prospective initiatives on the national level
 James
T. Jacks is the North Texas U.S. Attorney General.
Mr. Jacks has been with the North Texas U.S. Attorney General’s
Office since 1982, and has extensive experience in many different
areas, including Fraud and Public Corruption, Anti-Terrorism and
Cyber Crime, and General Crimes. Prior to joining the North Texas
U.S. Attorney General’s Office, Mr. Jacks was an Assistant District
Attorney for both Galveston County and Dallas County. Mr. Jacks
received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and
his Juris Doctor degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.
1 Hour Continuing Education
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CAST Meeting 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration begins at 10:00am
Investigative Interview Skills
William D. Brown, Partner, Weaver & Tidwell LLP
Objectives: When fraud has occurred in an
organization, gathering information through interviewing requires
keen insight and an understanding of the types of evidence required
in the investigative process. This presentation will explore
the problems encountered by auditors in developing testimonial
evidence of intent when faced with fraudulent conduct. The
presentation will explain why intent rarely can be established
through analysis of documentary material alone. The attendees
will be provided with the techniques needed to effectively interview
both hostile and friendly witnesses. Instruction will also be
given on the proper way to report on an interview and the
evidentiary nature of the work product. The presentation
topics include:
- Challenges in
Developing Testimonial Evidence
- Difficulties in
Establishing Fraudulent Intent
- Interviewing
Techniques – Hostile and Friendly Witnesses
- How to Report
Interview Results
 William Brown is a Partner in charge of Forensic Accounting
Services at Weaver and is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed
attorney, and Certified in Financial Forensics. His practice
concentration is in the area of forensic accounting, including
litigation services, investigations involving financial
controversies, fraud investigations, and corporate compliance
programs. As a former special agent for the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Mr. Brown spent extensive time investigating complex
white-collar crime matters. He has lectured for FBI agents and
at various state insurance departments on the subjects of forensic
accounting and white-collar crime investigations and has also
lectured nationally on the subject of healthcare fraud and abuse.
Mr. Brown received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from
Arizona State University and his Juris Doctor degree with
distinction from the University of Oklahoma.
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Pre-Meeting 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration begins at 10:00am
Conducting a Fraud Risk Assessment
Alyssa Martin, Dallas Executive Partner, Weaver & Tidwell LLP
Objectives: Despite aggressive prosecutions, fraud
in the workplace is alive and well from the mailroom to the
boardroom. Don’t let your company become part of the worldwide
fraud statistics. This presentation will explore the Fraud
Risk Assessment process by discussing the primary categories of
fraud and the major contributing factors that may be resident in
your organization. A Fraud Risk Assessment is designed to
identify the schemes and scenarios where fraud could occur. During
this session we will:
- Identify risks and exposure areas where fraud is
likely to be committed.
- Risk rate activities based on an organization’s
risk tolerance.
- Identify fraud prevention controls that should
be in place to protect against defalcations.
At the end of the session, attendees will be able to perform a
Fraud Risk Assessment to pinpoint those areas that need a proactive
and preventive fraud monitoring plan.
 Alyssa Martin is the service line partner leader of Weaver’s Risk
Advisory Services practice. She has 22 years experience in
public accounting, including 15 years of internal control process
risk management. Her experience includes directing financial
and operational consulting reviews, compliance and audit
engagements, as well as tailoring methodologies to strengthen
organization-wide corporate cultures. Additionally, Ms. Martin
has private sector experience as a Controller for a holding company
which retained interest in multiple publicly-traded companies. She
received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration/Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and
her Masters of Business Administration with specialization in
Taxation from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Ms. Martin’s practice emphasis is in the areas of financial and
operational analysis, risk management, internal audit, IT audit,
business management consulting, and strategic planning. She has
worked with various multi-location manufacturing entities to define,
review and implement operational strategies, evaluate and develop
cash flow models, and review process output to help management
monitor organization risk/objectives. Specific experience includes:
- highly integrated process reviews, development
and improvement projects
- analysis of manufacturing product, system, and
business components
- creation of production schedules from inception
to delivery, including lag time analysis
- cash flow forecasting
- procurement-to-pay process analysis
Ms. Martin is a member of the Audit Committee for Big Brothers
Big Sisters, North Texas, Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters -
Dallas County, Trustee of the Accounting Education Foundation of the
Texas Society of CPA’s, member of the AICPA, Co-Chairperson of the
Baker Tilley International Corporate Governance and Risk Management
Committee, member of the Executive Advisory Committee of the
Accounting and Information Management Area of the University of
Texas at Dallas’ School of Management and is an active member of the
IIA, ISACA and ACFE. She has authored several articles in
national publications on fraud prevention, risk assessment, internal
audit planning, SOX compliance, and IT strategy.
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Post-Meeting 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Managing the Business Risk of Fraud
Donna Epps, Partner, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services
Objectives: Attendees will learn about ways to fight
fraud in their organization. The IIA, ACFE, and AICPA recently
issued a guide on managing the business risk of fraud which provides
guidance that defines principles and theories for fraud risk
management and describes how organizations of various sizes and
types can establish their own fraud risk management program or
enhance their existing program. Specific examples of key program
components and resources will be discussed to give your organization
a starting point to effectively and efficiently address the risk of
fraud. An electronic copy of the guide will be provided to
attendees.
 Donna Epps is the national leader of Anti-Fraud Consulting for
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. With over 23 years of
experience in public accounting and professional services, Donna
Epps has provided a variety of services to clients within several
industries, including telecommunications, technology, manufacturing,
and oil and gas. Her varied client service has included 17 years of
auditing public and private companies, including various regulatory
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); leading
examinations of regulatory compliance, at the state and federal
level, for certain communications companies; working with client
management of multinational public companies in complex, multi-year
restatements of financial statements; serving as a partner lead for
Sarbanes-Oxley preparation projects for various companies within the
communications and media industries; and providing merger and
acquisition related services.
Ms. Epps currently assists clients in corporate investigations,
with a focus on SEC and accounting-related investigations. Using her
background gained from auditing, compliance services, and corporate
investigations, she helps companies implement, evaluate, and monitor
antifraud programs and controls. She also provides litigation
support services, particularly in the areas of purchase price,
auditing and other accounting and securities related disputes.
Donna has a BBA from Texas A&M University and is a Certified
Public Accountant in Texas and Iowa. She is active in the AICPA,
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and serves on the
board of the North Texas Business for Culture and Arts.
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Meeting Location
Cityplace Conference Center,
2711 North Haskell Street, Dallas, Texas 75204
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