New York Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Building a Fraud-Resistant and Fraud-Resilient Organization: Culture, Compliance, and Controls 

This panel discussion addresses the critical components necessary for creating an organization that is both resistant to and resilient in the face of fraud. By emphasizing the importance of a strong ethical culture, and stringent compliance measures, the session provides a holistic view of fraud prevention and management. 

Attendees will learn:

·      Understanding the Human Element: Participants will learn about the importance of organizational culture in fraud prevention, how to foster an environment that encourages ethical behavior, and the ways in which employee awareness and behavior can significantly reduce fraud risk.

·      Collaboration with Law Enforcement: Gain insights into the benefits of establishing strong relationships with law enforcement agencies and how their involvement can aid in both the deterrence and investigation of fraudulent activities.

·      Identifying Vulnerabilities: Identify the areas within an organization that are most susceptible to fraud, with a focus on high-risk processes and departments. Learn strategies for safeguarding these vulnerable points through targeted controls and monitoring.

·      Role of Internal Audit: Explore the critical role of internal audit in fraud detection and prevention, including how auditors can use their expertise to identify fraud risks and advise on the implementation of effective controls.

·      Building Resilience: Learn strategies for developing an organization's resilience to fraud, including how to respond effectively to fraud incidents, minimize their impact, and learn from them to strengthen future fraud prevention measures.

This panel aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how to create an organizational ecosystem that not only prevents fraud but also possesses the agility and resilience to respond effectively when fraud occurs. Through a blend of cultural, procedural, and technological approaches, participants will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their organization's fraud defense mechanisms. 

Attendees will be entitled to 2 CPE credits!

Seats are limited!

REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 26th at 10:00 PM EST!

NYCFE Members: $40.00

Non-NYCFE Members: $60.00

WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED

5:30 PM EST - Networking, Hot Dinner Buffet, beverages, coffee/tea, and dessert will be served

 Presentation - 6:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST

We would like to thank BMCC for hosting us!  Be sure to check your registration confirmation email for the exact location and address.

We continue our 2024 NYCFE raffle.  NYCFE Chapter Members who attend five or more NYCFE chapter events will qualify to be entered to win a FREE ACFE Conference registration ticket of their choice!

Speaker Bios:

Hania Abrous-McCarthy, Moderator

Hania Abrous-McCarthy is a Managing Director at Gladclif LLC and specializes in Risks, Controls, and Internal Audit. Client engagements range from optimization projects around internal audit management systems implementations and professional practices reviews to full outsources, including of the Chief Internal Auditor function. The portfolio of work also includes key strategic assignments related to business transformation and supporting growth with an eye to maintaining and enhancing the system of internal controls.

Prior to her work at Glaclif, Hania was Chief Audit Executive at American Stock Transfer& Trust and Senior Vice President, Internal Audit at Citco Fund Services. She was at KPMG, both in the U.S. and in Europe. In leaving public practice, Hania was responsible for Fund Administration at JP Morgan in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, including pricing, financial and regulatory reporting, as well legal and domiciliation functions.  She is a Certified Public Accountant (New York State), a Certified Risk Management Auditor, a Certified Global Management Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor.

Susan Panzer, Panelist

Susan Panzer is currently the Chief Audit Executive at Xerox.  Prior experience includes her roles as Head of Internal Audit Americas for Commerzbank AG and as Global Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud and Client & External Audit Executive – Computershare. Throughout her career she has worked to transform governance functions into commercially rational, risk-conscious teams. Components of her success model include creating risk awareness across company entities and employees, optimizing audit strategies, expanding organizational boundaries, and introducing technology to facilitate communication, monitoring and oversight. Prior to her role with Commerzbank, Ms. Panzer spent over 20 years on the business side of the financial services industry.

Paul Jensen, Panelist

Paul is a senior control risk/audit executive with demonstrated hands-on leadership in transforming and optimizing internal audit functions within global, dynamic, highly regulated, and matrixed environments building on experiences gained working as a Big 4 Partner, internal audit executive, internal control expert, financial manager, and technical accountant / CPA. His technical expertise includes corporate and investment banking, private banking and asset management, including derivatives, mortgages/ securitizations and synthetic products. Paul is skilled at driving solutions oriented operational excellence through transformation while managing and leading high-performance teams. He collaborates within and across teams globally to achieve company objectives.

 Charles Guria, Panelist

Charles M. Guria is a well-regarded legal expert and consultant on a number of investigative and trial issues, including but not limited to complex fraud and corruption. Mr. Guria served as a criminal prosecutor for over 32 years with the Kings County District Attorneys Office, the third largest state prosecutors office in the United States. During his tenure he investigated and prosecuted hundreds of criminal matters including high profile corruption and white collar cases. He is a recipient of the New York City Bar Association’s 2008 Thomas E. Dewey Excellence in Prosecution Award. In his final case with the DA’s Office he was lead counsel in a complex enterprise corruption healthcare fraud prosecution that resulted in the successful conviction of more than 20 individual and corporate defendants and the recovery of the largest civil forfeiture in Kings County history.

Since retiring, Mr. Guria consults in areas of criminal justice, anti-corruption investigation, complex fraud investigation, crisis management, and internal investigations, through his legal consulting firm, GuriaLaw, LLC. He is part of a network of consultants engaged in anti-counterfeiting; anti-money laundering; Dark Web research and monitoring; theft of trade secrets and data breaches; and security threat and vulnerability assessments.

Additional Information:

Prerequisite: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Program Level: Overview

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group Live

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