Upcoming events
We are delighted to invite you to a social event in Perth CBD.
Come along to this informal event to network and catch up with your fellow members and friends of the chapter.
We will be at the Aviary on Thursday 15 February 2024 from 5pm.
This is a free event but the refreshments are at your own cost (buy your own drink). You are welcome to bring colleagues / friends who are interested in talking to our fraud prevention and detection community.
W e look forward to seeing you there.
ACFE Perth Chapter Board
Free - buy your own drinks
The Aviary - Rooftop
Thursday 15 February 2024, from 5pm
Past Events
2023
16
November
Talk
Fine tuning and fraud and corruption control: How subtle adjustments in a rapidly evolving environment can optimise performance
Hosted by KPMG
When: Thursday 16 November 2023
Where: KPMG, 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000
Time: From 5pm for a 5.15pm start
Price: Free for members, $30.00 for non-members
In an environment of deteriorating economic conditions, with technology fueling an evolving face of emerging threats, fraud and corruption risk continues to intensify. Organisations need to implement systems that are adaptable and relevant in this changing environment, including the adoption of new technologies to drive more innovative solutions, but they also need to consider how they can recalibrate the implementation of key controls so that they account for changes in their operating environment.
During this session, the panel of SMEs, from across Government, the Corporate sector and Consulting, will highlight circumstances where elements of change have contributed to fraud and corruption events disrupting operations, and offer insights that will help organisations embrace change to mature their frameworks in order to continue to effectively combat fraud and corruption risk in a rapidly evolving environment.
Stay posted for the presenter announcements. This event takes place during International Fraud Awareness Week!
14
September
Talk
Greenwashing and the fraud triangle
Hosted by Ernst & Young
When: Thursday 14 September 2023
Where: Ernst & Young, 11 Mounts Bay Road Perth, WA 6000
Time: From 5pm for a 5.30pm start
Price: $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members
The EY Perth Forensic and Integrity Services team will take us through how the pressure, opportunity and rationalisation found in the classic fraud triangle could allow greenwashing to spread unchecked.
The team will talk to ethics and sustainability statistics from the EY Global Integrity Report and explore how better governance measures can help avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing.
Join us to catch up on this noteworthy topic and network with ACFE members. Non members / Friends of the chapter are welcome.
15
May
Talk
Digital assets, ransomware and cryptocurrency in the fraud landscape
Hosted by McGrathNicol
When: Monday, 15 May 2023
Where: McGrathNicol, Level 8 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade
Time: From 5pm for a 5.30 pm start
Price: $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members
Join us for a presentation hosted by ACFE Perth Chapter sponsor McGrathNicol, which will take us through how digital assets, ransomware and cryptocurrency are impacting the fraud landscape in an increasingly technology driven world.
Our speaker, McGrathNicol’s Andrew Gill, is a highly regarded financial crime professional with a range of commercial, regulatory and enforcement experience spanning more than 25 years. He is a former detective and lead of the Corporate Corruption Team for NSW Police Force and has significant investigations experience in the insurance, banking and superannuation industries . Andrew specialises in corporate corruption, money laundering and terrorism financing.
Thank you to McGrathNicol for hosting this event.
2023
8
February
Networking
ACFE Perth Sundowner
Social event
When: Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Where: The Globe, 495/497 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000
Time: 5.00 pm
Price: nil – buy your own drinks
Come along to this informal event to network and catch up with your fellow members and friends of the chapter.
This is a free event but the refreshments are at your own cost (buy your own drink). You are welcome to bring colleagues / friends who are interested in talking to our fraud prevention and detection community.
We look forward to seeing you there.
2022
17
November
Talk
ACFE Perth – MinterEllison Event
Hosted by MinterEllison
When: Thursday, 17 November 2022
Where: MinterEllison, 77 St Georges Terrace
Time: 5.30pm
Price: $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members
MinterEllison will take us through an update us on directors’ examinations in a liquidation with a fraudulent activity context, wage theft, whistleblowing, and workers compensation and personal injury fraud. They will also touch on the latest position with the planned update of our corruption laws and explain some of the threats that the international sanctions regime imposes on businesses.
Catch up on the latest in fraud fighting from the legal perspective and network with the ACFE members and board members.
31
August
Meeting
Annual General Meeting of ACFE Perth Chapter Incorporated
Hosted by McGrathNicol
When: Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Where: McGrathNicol, Level 19 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade
Time: 5.30 pm
Price: nil
A presentation to the members by Alan Byrne on key findings from the Report to the Nations 2022 followed the formal meeting.
Thank you to McGrathNicol for hosting this event.
26
August
Talk
Procurement Fraud Awareness
Online event
When: Friday, 26 August 2022
Where: Online event
Time: 12.00 pm
Price: nil
This ACFE hosted session saw ACFE President Alan Byrne discuss ‘Procurement Fraud Awareness’. Alan focussed on the different categories of procurement fraud schemes, introducing and exploring each and discussed a recent report by the Joint Standing Committee of the Corruption and Crime Commission on the nature of public procurement in Western Australia.
2021
16
November
Talk
Insights and Experiences from a Panel of Experts
Online event
When: Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Where: Online event
Time: 1.30 pm
Price: Donation
Our panel of experts for a National ACFE interactive Zoom event discussed their exploits and experiences, insights for what they see ahead, and practical considerations in performing investigations.
12
August
Talk
The Psychology of Embezzlement: the art of intervention and control
Online event
When: Thursday, 12 August 2021
Where: Online event
Time: 5.30 pm
Price: Donation
Dr David Curnow presented a virtual presentation on “The Psychology of Embezzlement”
The model proposed by Dr Curnow is broken into four phases which define the theft from the organisation’s perspective: recruitment, from induction to the first theft, ongoing theft to detection and resolution. Each phase requires the offender and the organisation to make certain decision as the theft evolves. The session conclude with a brief example of how this model could be applied to an organization’s security program.
4
February
Networking
Post 2020 Networking
Social event
When: Thursday, 4 February 2021
Where: The Aviary, Perth CBD, 140 William Street
Time: 5.00 pm
Price: nil – buy your own drinks
Casual networking event for the ACFE Perth members and ACFE Perth Chapter friends.
2020
25
November
Talk
Whistleblower Protection Legislation Update
Hosted by MinterEllison
When: Thursday, 25 November 2020
Where: MinterEllison, 77 St Georges Terrace
Time: 6.00 pm
Price: nil
A presentation to the members by a panel of experts from MinterEllison on the latest whistleblower protection legislation changes.
20
August
Meeting
Annual General Meeting of ACFE Perth Chapter Incorporated
Hosted by Aspen Corporate
When: Thursday, 20 August 2020
Where: Aspen Corporate, Level 2/102 Beaufort Street
Time: 6.00 pm
Price: nil
A presentation to the members by Eve Switka and Ben Arnold on key findings from the Report to the Nations 2020 followed the formal meeting.
Thank you to Aspen Corporate for hosting this event.
2019
12
December
Networking
ACFE Asia Pacific Fraud Conference Debrief
Hosted by McGrathNicol
When: Thursday, 12 December 2019
Where: McGrathNicol, Level 8 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade
Time: 5.30 pm
Price: nil
Anne Ramos, the winner of the complimentary ticket to the conference, will take us through the most interesting topics discussed in Singapore back in September.
The debrief was followed by the casual sundowner for the ACFE Perth members and ACFE Perth Chapter friends at Lalla Rookh.
21
March
Networking
ACFE Perth Sundowner event
Social event
When: Thursday, 21 March 2019
Where: The Aviary, 140 William Street
Time: 5.00 pm
Price: nil – buy your own drinks
Casual sundowner event for the ACFE Perth Chapter members friends.
2018
15
November
Talk
Informal panel discussion on how fraud impacts SMEs
Hosted by Deloitte
When: Thursday, 15 November 2018
Where: Deloitte, Brookfield Tower 2, Level 9, 125 St Georges Terrace
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: Complimentary, gold coin donation option at door
We had an informal panel discussion with:
- Wayne Stone, Head of Business Integrity at HBF Limited, discussed the traits of a typical fraudster;
- Hollie Ponton, Head of Forensic Accounting at Avior Consulting, discussed the fraud risk profile of SMEs, including real life case studies;
- Richard Boddington, Principal at Forensics Australia, discussed the benefits of digital forensic readiness with recent SME case studies; and
- Eve Switka, Manager at Avior Consulting, discussed how fraud interacts with director duties.
Our focus was on how fraud affects SMEs and what SMEs can do to mitigate fraud risk.
15
August
Meeting
Annual General Meeting, Election of Office Bearers and CFE Credential presentation.
Hosted by RSM Australia
When: Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Where: RSM Australia, Level 32, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade Perth WA 6000
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil
13
June
Talk
ACFE Report to the Nations: Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse with two current ACFE Perth Board members, Hollie Ponton, Head of Forensic Accounting at Avior Consulting and Ben Arnold, Director of A&P Advisory.
Hosted by Deloitte
When: Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Where: Deloitte, Brookfield Place, Tower 2, Level 7 123 St Georges Terrace
Time: 5.15 pm pre event drinks at Print Hall, then move to Deloitte’s office for a 6pm presentation start
Price: Donation
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has released their 2018 Report to the Nations: Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse.
2018
19
April
Talk
Data Breaches
Hosted by Lavan
When: Thursday, 19 April 2018
Where: Lavan, Level 20, The Quadrant, 1 William Street, Perth
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil – complimentary nibbles and drinks provided post event
Are you at risk of data breach? What are your obligations under the recent changes to the Privacy Act for mandatory reporting of a data breach? What constitutes a data breach?
Lavan has a dedicated Cyber Risk and Data Protection team, led by Iain Freeman, which is focused on assisting clients to mitigate their cyber risk, potential exposure to a data breach, and reporting of any such breaches.
21
Feburary
Talk
“How did this happen?”: Using forensic, internal audit and other techniques to help Boards and Executives recover from fraud and misconduct events.
Hosted by RSM Australia
When: Wednesday, 21 February 2021
Where: RSM Australia, Level 32, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade Perth WA 6000
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil – nibbles and drinks provided.
Presenters: Dan Hutchens, Principal RSM Australia Pty Ltd, and Rod Sherwood CEO of CVCheck
2017
23
November
Talk
Digital Forensics (and CCTV) Workshop
Hosted by Western Power
When: Thursday, 23 November, 2017
Where: Western Power, 363 Wellington Street, Perth
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil
Presenters: Richard Boddington and Gordon McMeikan – Digital Forensics Institute
16
November
Talk
Insurance Fraud – What is it and How is it detected?
Hosted by RAC
When: Thursday, 16 November 2017
Where: RAC Building 832 Wellington Street, Perth
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil
Presenters: Glen Walker and Jay Properjohn (RAC)
10
October
Talk
Multiple Topics
Hosted by Lavan
When: Tuesday 10 October, 2017
Where: Lavan, Level 20/1 William Street, Perth
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil
Presenters: Warren Baillie, Company Secretary Woodside and Vice President Governance Institute of Australia, Jane Gouvernet, Associate Director, Advisory, BDO (former Regional Commissioner of ASIC) and Wayne Stone, Head of Pharmacy – Executive Manager & General Manager Benefits HBF
2017
30
August
Talk
Third Party Governance
Hosted by Deloitte
When: Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Where: Deloitte Conference Suite, Level 9, Tower 2, Brookfield Place, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000.
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil
Trust is an integral element of all business relationships. Like it or not, third parties hold the key to your reputation and success. A contract is simply a promise written on a piece of paper. But its true worth lies not in legality but in the relationship of trust within which it was signed. Ben Arnold and Alistair Purt used their industry experience to guide you through the common pitfalls and success factors of embedding a governance and monitoring framework for joint ventures, contractors and suppliers.
Afterwards there was light refreshment at the Trustee Bar, Brookfield Place for fellowship and networking.
30
May
Talk
“Ethics – are they just trumped up platitudes?”
Hosted by Deloitte
Date: Tuesday, 30 May 2017
When: Tuesday, 30 May 2017
Where: Deloitte Conference Suite, Level 9, Tower 2, Brookfield Place, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000.
Time: 5:30 pm
Price: nil
Presenter: Dr Alan Byrne, FGIA, Manager Government, LotteryWest
Alan has over 30 years’ international management experience gained in the private and public sectors. Alan is also a casual lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate level concentrating on business strategy and leadership. He is the author of several published articles focusing on ethics and morality and is the author of “Understanding our life in organisations: Telling it like it is”.