Featured Speaker: Bret Hood, CFE

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By now, most ACFE chapters have transitioned to offering virtual trainings. In fact, many chapters have found that they can offer even more trainings virtually than their previously in-person training. The challenge our chapters still face is the difficulty in locating qualified speakers.

You might remember that in February, we began a new feature where I would spotlight a speaker. The first speaker we highlighted was Jason Zirkle, CFE. I’d like to continue highlighting speakers and give you some additional ideas for your upcoming events with our next featured speaker, 2020 ACFE Baker Award Winner, Bret Hood, CFE.

After serving 25 years as an FBI special agent, Michael “Bret” Hood became a member of the ACFE faculty, as well as an adjunct professor of forensic accounting for the University of Virginia and Mt. St. Mary’s University. During his tenure with the FBI, Hood worked many complex financial crime, money laundering, corruption and major cases, such as the 9/11 terrorist attack, the HealthSouth fraud, and the Maricopa Investments case.

Bret Hood, CFE

Bret Hood, CFE

Since 2000, Hood has been a master facilitator, traveling the world teaching public- and private-sector employees how to develop effective anti-fraud, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering programs. Hood has published articles in Fraud Magazine and Compliance and Ethics Professional Magazine.

Here are a few courses that Bret Hood is able to teach:

  • Implicit Bias in Anti-Fraud Engagements

  • Money Laundering Schemes

  • Conducting Internal Investigations

  • Investigating Conflicts of Interest

  • Effective Report Writing for Fraud Examiners

  • Professional Interviewing Skills

  • Advanced Fraud Examination Techniques

For more information on Bret Hood and how he can present a course for your chapter, please contact Training@ACFE.com.