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ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific Join us for the Asia-Pacific Region’s Largest Fraud Conference 20-22 November 2016 | Singapore FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS CLARE REWCASTLE BROWN MANHIM YU, CFE, CAMS CLIFF LANSLEY MICHAEL SHATTER Editor-in-Chief, Sarawak Report Partner, Fraud Investigation Director, Partner Investigative Journalist, & Dispute Services, Emotional Intelligence RSM Australia Partners Malaysian 1MDB Corruption EY Academy Exposé Register by 20 October to SAVE USD 150!* FraudConference.com/AsiaPac Discover the latest tools, techniques and trends in the fight against fraud at the 2016 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific. With dynamic educa- tional opportunities, experienced instructors and invaluable networking opportunities, this event offers the most comprehensive anti-fraud training available in the region. Benefits of Attending Who Should Attend y Gain insight from experienced practi- y Certified Fraud Examiners and other tioners into the challenges that affect anti-fraud specialists anti-fraud professionals today y Internal auditors and audit managers y Learn about the latest fraud schemes, leading-edge investigation techniques y Governance, risk and compliance officers and the steps to developing an effective y Investigators and law enforcement anti-fraud programme agents y Explore best practices from the Asia- y Accountants and forensic accountants Pacific region’s top companies y Information technology and IT security BENEFITS / CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE BENEFITS / CONFERENCE AT y Expand your professional network with professionals contacts that can aid your future fraud investigations y Security and loss prevention professionals y Evaluate the latest anti-fraud tools and services from cutting-edge vendors About the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) The ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organisation and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with more than 75,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. For more information, visit ACFE.com. © 2016 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. “ACFE,” “CFE,” “Certified Fraud Examiner,” “CFE Exam Prep Course,” “Fraud Magazine,” “Association of Certi- fied Fraud Examiners,” the ACFE Seal, the ACFE Logo and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc., and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. 2 Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific / 20-22 November 2016 / Singapore Conference at a Glance Sunday 20 November 13:00-17:00 Pre-Conference: Mindset of the Fraudster: What We’ve Learned in 25 Years of Interviewing Dr. Annamaria Kurtovic, CFE, CA, CICA, SCCE Principal Forensic Accountant & Fraud Investigator, Integrity Forensic Accountants & Fraud Investigators, Australia Monday 21 November 8:30-9:45 Welcome and Opening General Session Clare Rewcastle Brown Editor-in-Chief, Sarawak Report Investigative Journalist, Malaysian 1MDB Corruption Exposé 9:45-10:05 Networking Break TRACK A TRACK B 10:05-11:20 2A A Case Study of Cross-Border Fraud Investigations in 2B Case Studies Illustrating the Latest Fraud Detection and Greater China Investigation Techniques 11:20-11:30 Networking Break 11:30-13:10 Luncheon Session Manhim Yu, CFE, CAMS Partner, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, EY 13:10-13:30 Networking Break 13:30-14:45 4A How to Survive an FCPA or U.K. Bribery Act 4B If You Were Under Cyber Attack, Would You Ever Investigation Know? 14:45-15:05 Networking Break 15:05-16:20 5A Using Social Media for Investigation Purposes 5B Interviewing The Corporate Fraudster 16:30-18:00 Attendee Networking Reception Tuesday 22 November 8:30-9:45 General Session Michael Shatter Partner, RSM Australia Partners 9:45-10:05 Networking Break 10:05-11:20 7A Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Border 7B Making Sense of Data: Analytics in Action Investigations 11:20-11:30 Networking Break 11:30-13:10 Luncheon Session D. Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, CVA Vice President and Program Director, ACFE 13:10-13:30 Networking Break 13:30-14:45 9A Using Financial Profiling to Detect Fraud in a 9B Killing the Whistleblower Company’s Financial Statements and Tax Returns 14:45-15:05 Networking Break 15:05-16:20 Closing General Session Cliff Lansley Director, Emotional Intelligence Academy Schedule and speakers subject to change. Register by 20 October and save USD 150!* FraudConference.com/AsiaPac 3 Keynote Speakers Clare Rewcastle Brown Michael Shatter Editor-in-Chief, Sarawak Report Partner, Investigative Journalist, RSM Australia Partners Malaysian 1MDB Tuesday, 22 November Corruption Exposé 8:30-9:45 Monday, 21 November Michael Shatter is a Director 8:30-9:45 of the Risk Assurance Services Clare Rewcastle Brown is an division in Melbourne with more investigative journalist who has begun a heated interna- than 24 years of experience in the accounting and risk tional dialogue by publishing accounts alleging corrup- management industry, specialising in security & privacy tion occurring in Malaysia. Brown founded the Sarawak services and probity assurance and advisory services. Report and Radio Free Sarawak in 2010 to first highlight Both of these services reflect his focus on the security local deforestation occurring in the Sarawak region of and integrity of information and related processes. He Malaysia. That led her to uncover a system of kickbacks has worked on an extensive range of strategic and tac- between the logging companies and local officials. In tical risk management projects including the delivery of 2013, her investigations turned from deforestation to ex- comprehensive cyber security assessments, internal and posing potential bribery and theft involved in a Malaysian external penetration tests, social engineering security public development fund, 1Malaysia Development Bhd reviews and comprehensive reviews of information (1MDB). She obtained leaked materials from an employ- technology and communication controls of medium to ee of PetroSaudi, an investor in the 1MDB fund, which large organisations. showed that USD 700 million that should have been invested in 1MDB ended up in the personal account of D. Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak. CPA, CVA Vice President and Program Manhim Yu, CFE, CAMS Director, ACFE Partner, Fraud Investigation & Tuesday, 22 November Dispute Services, EY 11:30-13:10 Monday, 21 November As an Assistant District Attorney 11:30-13:10 for the Caddo Parish District At- Manhim Yu is a Partner with the torney’s Office, Bruce Dorris created its Financial Crimes Fraud Investigation & Dispute Screening Section. He formerly served on the Board of Services at EY and has more Directors with the National White Collar Crime Center, than 16 years experience in financial crime, banking and was the Vice Chairman of its Audit Committee. He fraud, corruption and bribery, money laundering inves- has testified numerous times before legislative commit- KEYNOTE SPEAKERS / SESSIONS KEYNOTE tigations and fraud risk management. Yu has worked on tees and was a frequent lecturer with prosecutor and numerous financial crime investigations in the financial accountant training associations. services industry with sound experience in retail and commercial banking, and investment banking business Cliff Lansley across Asia. He has also worked on many cross-jurisdic- Director, Emotional Intelligence tion FCPA investigations and conducted anti-fraud/ABAC Academy framework assessment and training for global MNC clients. Yu has spoken for industry conferences and Tuesday, 22 November provided topical training on financial crime compliance 15:05-16:20 and ABAC for banks, insurance companies and asset Cliff Lansley is Managing Director management firms. of Paul Ekman International plc (PEI), which specialises in using reliable science in developing and delivering programmes in emotional awareness and deception. He was featured as a behavioural analyst expert for ITV’s documentary “Lying Game – Crimes that Fooled Britain” and also for the BBC. He has worked with police, security and other personnel from military, airport, intelligence and commercial sector organisations in more than 20 countries across all continents. 4 Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific / 20-22 November 2016 / Singapore Sessions PRE-CONFERENCE 4A How to Survive an FCPA or U.K. 5B Interviewing the Corporate Mindset of the Fraudster: Bribery Act Investigation Fraudster What We’ve Learned in 25 Years of Monday, 21 November 13:30-14:45 Monday, 21 November 15:05-16:20 LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE Interviewing Michael (Mick) Symons, CFE, CII, Jonathan Davison Sunday, 20 November, 13:00-17:00 CCEP-I CEO LEVEL: OVERVIEW ® Managing Director, Anti-Corruption Consultants Forensic Interview Solutions FISA , Australia Dr. Annamaria Kurtovic, CFE, CA, Australia, Australia Effective interviewing requires you to take into ac- CICA, SCCE You have been advised the U.S. Department of Jus- count the psychological process of how people Principal Forensic Accountant & Fraud Investigator, tice (DOJ) or the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) think, act, react and interact in any given situation Integrity Forensic Accountants & Fraud have been asking questions about the activities of based on social, behavioural and cognitive process- Investigators, Australia your company. What do they know that you don’t? es. Investigative interviewing is at the heart of any Once a fraud scandal goes public, the “what, when, This session will address
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