The ACFI Annual Conference 2020, organized by the Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada, is a premier event dedicated to addressing fraud in Canada. This conference brings together industry experts and professionals to discuss the latest developments and challenges in forensic investigation and fraud prevention.
Key topics covered include forensic accounting under the Construction Act, value-for-money auditing, civil fraud recovery, ethical issues in fraud investigations, investigative receiverships, remediation agreements, and the psychology of fraudsters. Sessions also delve into whistleblower investigations, identity management, cyber sleuthing, and financial statement fraud.
The conference features a range of presentations and workshops led by notable speakers such as Bonnie Lysyk, Auditor General of Ontario; Andrew Heal, Partner at Heal & Co LLP; and Norm Groot, Director at Investigation Counsel PC. Attendees have opportunities for networking and engaging with peers in the field.
This event is ideal for forensic investigators, auditors, legal professionals, and anyone involved in fraud prevention and detection. Participants can gain valuable insights into current trends, best practices, and emerging issues in the field.
Speakers(38)
Alessandra Leggio
Principal at Leggio Di Matteo CPA Professional Corporation
Alessandra Leggio is the Principal at Leggio Di Matteo CPA Professional Corporation, focusing on financial statement fraud.
Allen Tait
Fraud Risk Management & Training Consultant at AET Consulting
Allen Tait is a Fraud Risk Management & Training Consultant at AET Consulting, addressing the cost-benefit analysis of fraud investigations.
Andrew Heal
Partner at Heal & Co LLP
Andrew Heal is a Partner at Heal & Co LLP, specializing in forensic accounting and the trust and payment provisions of the Construction Act.
Anita Patel
Investigator at Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Anita Patel is an Investigator at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, focusing on the discipline of accountants accused of fraud.
Bonnie Lysyk
Auditor General at Auditor General of Ontario
Bonnie Lysyk serves as the Auditor General of Ontario, overseeing value-for-money auditing and investigative work.
Bruce Livesey
Managing Director at i20 Research Inc
Bruce Livesey is the Managing Director at i20 Research Inc, addressing Canada's regulatory regime for capital markets and its impact on fraud investigations.
Charles Smedmor
Owner at Smedmor & Associates
Charles Smedmor is the Owner of Smedmor & Associates, specializing in the psychology of fraudsters.
Chetan Sehgal
Partner at BDO Canada LLP
Chetan Sehgal is a Partner at BDO Canada LLP, specializing in whistleblower investigations and best practices.
Dave Oswald
Owner at Forensic Restitution
Dave Oswald is the Owner of Forensic Restitution, specializing in financial statement fraud and blockchain fraud investigations.
David Yazbeck
Principal at Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP
David Yazbeck is a Principal at Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP, focusing on whistleblower investigations and best practices.
Denise Bambrough
Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Denise Bambrough is a Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, addressing ethical issues in fraud investigations and recovery proceedings.
Eric Poirier
Founder & Director, Investigative Consultant, HSE Advisor at Argus Research Group
Eric Poirier is the Founder & Director, Investigative Consultant, and HSE Advisor at Argus Research Group, specializing in handling harassment investigations.
Erin Egeland
Accounting Professor & Department Chair at Vancouver Island University
Erin Egeland is an Accounting Professor and Department Chair at Vancouver Island University, specializing in fraud within the food industry.
Jack Blackier
Partner at Cox & Palmer
Jack Blackier is a Partner at Cox & Palmer, specializing in forensic issues in personal injury claims.
James Lane
Partner at TBLL Advocates
James Lane is a Partner at TBLL Advocates, addressing the investigation and discipline of accountants accused of fraud.
Jeff Filliter
Senior Investigator at Haywood Hunt & Associates
Jeff Filliter is a Senior Investigator at Haywood Hunt & Associates, focusing on fraud investigations.
Joseph Albert
Principal at Albert Gelman Inc
Joseph Albert is the Principal at Albert Gelman Inc, specializing in investigative receiverships.
Keith Elliott
President & CEO at Reed Research Investigations
Keith Elliott is the President & CEO of Reed Research Investigations, specializing in cyber sleuthing and investigation resources.
Ken Derakhshan
Staff Sergeant at RCMP
Ken Derakhshan is a Staff Sergeant at the RCMP's Greater Toronto Area Financial Crime Section, focusing on combating criminal fraud using prevention, disruption, and enforcement.
Kristen Pennington
Associate at McMillan LLP
Kristen Pennington is an Associate at McMillan LLP, specializing in handling harassment investigations.
Laura Barkley-McKeeman
Senior Business Analyst, Document Verification Specialist at Ministry of Transportation
Laura Barkley-McKeeman is a Senior Business Analyst and Document Verification Specialist at the Ministry of Transportation, focusing on identity management and fraud.
Lou Brzezinski
Partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP
Lou Brzezinski is a Partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP, with expertise in investigative receiverships and cryptocurrency-related fraud.
Matt Mulholland
Partner/Senior VP at MDD Forensic Accountants
Matt Mulholland is a Partner and Senior VP at MDD Forensic Accountants, focusing on forensic issues in personal injury claims.
Murad Tirmizey
Senior Consultant, Forensic at KPMG LLP
Murad Tirmizey is a Senior Consultant in Forensic at KPMG LLP, specializing in the reliability of non-verbal communication during fraud investigation interviews.
Natasha Rambaran
Associate at Blaney McMurtry LLP
Natasha Rambaran is an Associate at Blaney McMurtry LLP, focusing on cryptocurrency, bankruptcy, and fraud.
Neil Abbott
Partner at Gowling WLG
Neil Abbott is a Partner at Gowling WLG, focusing on fraud in the age of digital currency.
Nick Angellotti
President at Williams Meaden & Moore Inc
Nick Angellotti is the President of Williams Meaden & Moore Inc, focusing on fidelity insurance, forensic accounting, and crime risk.
Norm Groot
Director at Investigation Counsel PC
Norm Groot is the Director at Investigation Counsel PC, focusing on civil fraud recovery, criminal, and regulatory intake meetings.
Norm Keith
Partner at Fasken
Norm Keith is a Partner at Fasken, specializing in investigating white-collar crime in Canada.
Peter Wells
Retired Partner at McMillan LLP
Peter Wells is a Retired Partner at McMillan LLP, focusing on forensic issues in personal injury claims.
Philip Yang
Articling Student at Blaney McMurtry LLP
Philip Yang is an Articling Student at Blaney McMurtry LLP, specializing in cryptocurrency, bankruptcy, and fraud.
Robyn Osgood
Partner & Managing Director at McMillan Vantage Policy Group
Robyn Osgood is a Partner & Managing Director at McMillan Vantage Policy Group, focusing on crisis communications.
Ryan Duquette
Partner at RSM Canada
Ryan Duquette is a Partner at RSM Canada, focusing on protecting oneself during internet-based investigations.
Sam Goldstein
Criminal Lawyer
Sam Goldstein is a Criminal Lawyer specializing in trials and appeals, with a focus on remediation agreements.
Simon Padgett
Associate at Forensic Restitution
Simon Padgett is an Associate at Forensic Restitution, specializing in blockchain fraud investigations.
Stuart Rudner
Employment Lawyer and Mediator at Rudner Law
Stuart Rudner is an Employment Lawyer and Mediator at Rudner Law, focusing on minimizing workplace disruption and legal liability in harassment investigations.
Stéphane Hould
Senior Counsel at Public Prosecution Service of Canada
Stéphane Hould is Senior Counsel at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, specializing in remediation agreements.
Vladimir Napoleon
Senior Investigator at RCMP
Vladimir Napoleon is a Senior Investigator at the RCMP, focusing on remediation agreements.
Event Details
- Date
- May 26, 2020
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Audience
- Forensic investigators, auditors, legal professionals, and fraud prevention specialists.