Guest Blog: Sunset Cocktail Cruise in Baltimore

Guest Blog: Sunset Cocktail Cruise in Baltimore

There is so much to see and experience in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and so little time. So, what a better way to experience all that Baltimore’s harbor has to offer then taking a cruise? The Maryland Chapter has made arrangements for attendees of the ACFE Global Fraud Conference and their guest to tour Baltimore’s Harbor with a “Sunset Cocktail Cruise” aboard Baltimore’s premier cruise ship, the Spirit of Baltimore.

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Reminder on the Use of Convicted Fraudsters for Training

Reminder on the Use of Convicted Fraudsters for Training

In my newsletter last March, I reminded you of the policy regarding the granting of CPE for presentations by convicted fraudsters. Since that time, we have learned that some previously convicted fraudsters are contacting our chapters and offering to teach classes on fraud. However, they are not disclosing their convictions or criminal history in the communications.

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Chapter Leader Profile: Dave Karakashian, CFE

Chapter Leader Profile: Dave Karakashian, CFE

Dave Karakashian has served on the board of the Washington DC Metro Area Chapter for more than six years in several capacities and is now the current president. A native of the D.C. area, Karakashian is also a senior manager at WithumSmith+Brown, CPAs when not busy on the baseball field or on the ice playing hockey.

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