2012 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference. Fraud is a global problem. Be a part of the solution. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS. 4-6 November 2012 Hong Kong

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1 Fraud is a global problem. Be a part of the solution ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference 4-6 November 2012 Hong Kong KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Kevin Zervos, SC Director of Public Prosecutions, Hong Kong Department of Justice Leo F. Goodstadt, CBE, JP Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research James D. Ratley, CFE President and CEO, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Register by 4 October and SAVE USD 150!* ACFE.com/AsiaPac

2 2012 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference 4-6 November 2012 Hong Kong Discover the latest tools, techniques and trends in the fight against fraud at the 2012 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference. With dynamic educational opportunities, experienced instructors and invaluable networking opportunities, this event offers the most comprehensive anti-fraud training available in the region. Benefits of Attending Gain insight from experienced practitioners into the challenges that affect anti-fraud professionals today. Receive detailed information about the latest in fraud news, interviews and investigations and the steps to developing a leading fraud deterrence programme. Explore best practices from the Asia- Pacific region s top companies. Expand your professional network with contacts that can aid your future fraud investigations. Evaluate the latest anti-fraud tools and services from cutting-edge vendors. Who Should Attend Certified Fraud Examiners and other anti-fraud specialists Forensic accountants Information technology and IT security professionals Internal and independent auditors Law enforcement and private investigators Security and loss prevention professionals Governance, risk and compliance professionals Experienced professionals seeking to complement existing experience with the knowledge of leading anti-fraud professionals

3 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Chris Fordham, CFE Managing Partner Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services Asia-Pacific, Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited During his time working in the forensic accounting area, Chris Fordham has worked on a large number of forensic investigations, fraud, corruption (including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) and anti-money laundering risk consulting assignments, expert witness and general litigation support engagements, involving the preparation of reports for use in various disputes in both commercial and criminal cases. Leo F. Goodstadt, CBE, JP Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research Formerly Head of the Hong Kong Government s Central Policy Unit, Leo Goodstadt brings to his academic research personal experience at the highest levels of government, while a successful career as a consultant economist has given him a considerable knowledge of financial markets and regulatory affairs. His first book was a pioneering investigation of China s development strategies in the Maoist era and he has published extensively on Hong Kong s economic takeoff and its social and political challenges. James D. Ratley, CFE President and CEO, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners As a police officer, James D. Ratley handled numerous investigations regarding internal frauds, conflicts of interest, and litigation support. As President of the ACFE, he now works to promote the ACFE to the public and other professional organisations and continues to assist in the development of anti-fraud products and services to meet the needs of ACFE s members. Kevin Zervos, SC Director of Public Prosecutions, Hong Kong Department of Justice Kevin Zervos, SC is a specialist in the prosecution of white collar crime, including trial work in credit card and currency frauds, banking and corporate frauds, infringement of intellectual property, money laundering and corruption. From 1992 to date, he has worked as counsel with the Hong Kong Department of Justice, initially attached to the Commercial Crime Unit where he mainly prosecuted white-collar crime cases, then as head of Appeals specialising in Human Rights and later as Chief of Staff. In May 2003, Zervos was appointed Senior Counsel in Hong Kong. SPONSORS + EXHIBITION Discover the technology, products and services from today s leading anti-fraud resources and vendors at the 2012 ACFE Asia-Pacific Conference s exhibition.

4 conference at a glance Sunday, 4 November :00 17:00 Pre-Conference Monday, 5 November 2012 PRE-CONFERENCE MAIN CONFERENCE 8:30 9:50 Opening Welcome and General Session Fraud Indicators for Risk Management Professionals 9:50 10:10 Networking Break Track A Track B 10:10 11:30 2A Process / Ethical Governance 2B Profiling the Fraudster 11:30 12:50 Working Lunch Evolution of Forensic Accounting in China: What Does the Future Hold? 12:50 13:10 Networking Break 13:10 14:30 4A China Fraud 4B The Next Age of Enforcement Against Online Intellectual Property Fraud 14:30 14:50 Networking Break 14:50 16:10 5A Detecting Deception in a Corporate Environment 16:30 18:00 Networking Reception Tuesday, 6 November B Essential Forensic Investigative Techniques MAIN CONFERENCE 8:30 9:50 General Session Panel Discussion: Investigating Within Differing Legal Jurisdictions 9:50 10:10 Networking Break Track C 10:10 11:30 7C Third-Party Risk Management: An Added Dimension in a Corporation s Ethics and Compliance Programme Track D 7D Bringing Sophistication to Data Analytics 11:30 12:50 Working Lunch China s Financial Reforms: Why Dysfunctional Banking Survives 12:50 13:10 Networking Break 13:10 14:30 9C How the Fraudsters Fool the Auditors 9D Making the Best Use of Your Computer Forensic Expert 14:30 14:50 Networking Break 14:50 16:10 Closing General Session An Inside Look at the Fight Against White-Collar Crime Schedule subject to change. Hotel Information Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong 64 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong (852) Room Rate: HKD 2,500 Hotel Cut-Off: 3 October 2012 Reference group code MCI CPE Credit 4-20 Course Levels Intermediate Advanced Satisfaction Guarantee The 2012 ACFE Asia-Pacific Fraud Conference is unmatched in scope and effectiveness and is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you attend an event and are not completely satisfied, please contact an ACFE Member Services Representative at +1 (512) or Prerequisite None

5 conference SCHEDULE Pre-Conference: Sunday, 4 November 13:00 17:00 Conducting Internal Investigations: Planning and Logistics Gerry Zack, CFE, CPA, CIA, CCEP President, Zack P.C. Level: Intermediate What do you do in those first critical hours after discovering an allegation of fraud? Are you prepared with formally developed investigative protocols? Can you stop the fraud in progress without alerting the perpetrator? Do you have a response team in place and if so, how do you prioritise the work so ongoing investigations run in parallel and not sequence? Do you know who your internal experts are and where external expertise can be obtained when, and if, needed? Lastly, how do you manage this project for effectiveness and efficiency? These are some of the issues, decisions and problems fraud examiners face in the first few hours of every allegation of fraud. In this session hear an experienced investigator discuss how to avoid the traps and pitfalls that can derail an investigation by proactively planning ahead in advance. Monday, 5 November 8:30 9:50 Fraud Indicators for Risk Management Professionals James D. Ratley, CFE President and CEO, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Your organisation could be losing 5% or more of your annual revenues to fraud and abuse. But can you recognise the indicators of fraud within your company? This session will discuss how to improve your ability to spot fraud before it damages your organisation. 10:10 11:30 2A: Process / Ethical Governance Jyoti Khetarpal Risk Mitigation and Management Consultant level: intermediate Frauds may take many shapes financial statement fraud, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery but process/ethical governance can be used to deal with all of them. Gain an understanding of this concept and, using real-life case studies, learn how its implementation can be useful in the prevention and detection of fraud. 2B: Profiling the Fraudster Simon Padgett Director Forensic Services, Protiviti Level: Intermediate Profiling the Fraudster is a proactive fraud prevention methodology which can save time and money in focusing ones attention toward high risk areas, particularly where these higher risk individuals are in a position of control. In this session, you ll gain insight into how the fraudsters mind works and learn to identify high-risk individuals and businesses. 11:30 12:50 Working Lunch Chris Fordham, CFE Managing Partner Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Asia-Pacific, Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited Explore the origins and the journey Forensic Accounting has been on over the last several decades in China and Hong Kong, including where we stand today, what we want the future to hold for us and most importantly how can try to make it happen. 13:10-14:30 4A: China Fraud Peter Humphrey, CFE Managing Director, ChinaWhys Company Limited level: Advanced Explore the main forces driving fraud in China today, including the trends and types of fraud, case studies and outcomes for western multinationals and financial institutions who suffered from China frauds. This session will also highlight the challenges of fraud examinations in the country, and the information and methodologies available to the fraud investigator there. 4B: The Next Age of Enforcement Against Online Intellectual Property Fraud Albert Ho, CFE, CMSM Chief Superintendent, Intellectual Property Investigation Bureau, Customs and Excise Department, Hong Kong Rapid development of Internet and computer technologies have led to the growth online intellectual property frauds. Learn how to minimise the harms brought about by these cyber-pirates and discover how Hong Kong Customs enforcement strategy illustrates an innovative new approach to tackling the problem.

6 14:50 16:10 5A: Detecting Deception in a Corporate Environment Robert Cockerell Executive Director, KordaMentha Experienced investigators know that proper planning is vital to the success of any interview. However, there have been a number of advances in the study of the interview process that have focused on detecting deception through the analysis of answers and observation of body behaviour. These advanced interview techniques provide a significant advantage to investigators during the interview of witnesses or suspects. Learn to analyse the words used by individuals and body behaviour changes to determine when a person is telling the truth and when they are being deceptive. 5B: Essential Forensic Investigative Techniques Moderator: Roger Darvall-Stevens, CFE Partner, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young level: Advanced Using case studies from the speaker s investigation experience in law enforcement and the private sector, this presentation will focus on the essential steps and process that should be implemented to conduct an effective workplace investigation. This will include capturing the chatter of a potential fraud or corruption allegation, filtering information, evidential integrity and providing closure. 16:30 18:00 Networking Reception Grand Ballroom Foyer* Connect with practitioners, specialists and other anti-fraud professionals who can provide new and different perspectives on business challenges. The Networking Reception offers a valuable opportunity to meet with others in a relaxed environment. Light hors d oeuvres and drinks will be provided. *Location subject to change. Attendees can confirm all meeting room locations with the provided schedule in the registration packet. Tuesday, 6 November 8:30 9:50 General Session Panel Discussion: Investigating Within Differing Legal Jurisdictions Moderator: Brent Carlson AlixPartners, LLC Using case studies from the speaker s investigation experience in law enforcement and the private sector, this presentation will focus on the essential steps and process that should be implemented to conduct an effective workplace investigation. The panel also includes Dr. Hector Steele, J.D., CFE, AA and speakers Roger Darvall-Stevens, CFE and Kevin Zervos. 10:10 11:30 7C: Third-Party Risk Management: An Added Dimension in a Corporation s Ethics and Compliance Programme Nick Ciancio Senior Vice President, International Sales & Business Development, NAVEX Global Corporations leverage external suppliers and service providers to reduce operating costs. However, a heightened level of government scrutiny coupled with legislation and regulations has made risk management associated with these third-party relationships increasingly important. Smart organisations are looking for ways to effectively implement ongoing measures to assess, monitor and mitigate third-party risks. This interactive session will examine the degrees of risk based on various third-party relationships and discuss best practices for managing third parties within a corporation s overall ethics and compliance programme. 7D: Bringing Sophistication to Data Analytics Sunder Gee Ecommerce Audit Advisor, Canada Revenue Agency level: Advanced Using more sophisticated methods to unveil suspicious transactions and detecting potential fraud, this session will use real examples to show how fraud examiners can go beyond the usual tests and introduce more sophisticated, proactive ways to monitor control systems and identify fraud. Learn how to apply trend analysis, time series and correlation for detecting suspicious transaction and see the next Benford s law in action.

7 11:30 12:50 Working Lunch China s Financial Reforms: Why Dysfunctional Banking Survives Leo F. Goodstadt, CBE, JP Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research There is a growing consensus that China s banking remains woefully dysfunctional despite almost 40 years of reforms. In his keynote session, Leo F. Goodstadt explores why the government has found this situation both tolerable and affordable. Goodstadt is a former Head of Hong Kong s Central Policy Unit, author and research fellow for the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research. 13:10 14:30 9C: How the Fraudsters Fool the Auditors Angela Clancy, CA Senior Manager, PPB Advisory Perpetrators use a variety of concealment techniques to hide their wrongdoing from auditors and others who examine the books and records. This session highlights the techniques used to commit financial statement fraud and therefore demonstrates why auditors are not able to detect the fraud. Using real life case studies, this session will also look at the chronology of events that can lead to an auditor negligence case and will discuss the red flags that auditors often overlook. 9D: Making the Best Use of Your Computer Forensic Expert Ajoy Ghosh Chief Information Security Officer, Logica Australia Pty Ltd From computer to courtroom, the computer forensic experts can be an expensive investment for the investigation budget. Gain an understanding of the different computer forensic disciplines and learn how to match them to your needs so that you get the best outcome for your fraud examination. 14:50 16:10 Closing Session An Inside Look at the Fight Against White-Collar Crime Kevin Zervos, SC Director of Public Prosecutions, Hong Kong Department of Justice Gain a deeper understanding of the fight against fraud from the Hong Kong Department of Justice s Director of Public Prosecutions, Kevin Zervos. With more than 25 years experience, Zervos has specialised in commercial crime, including credit card and currency frauds, banking and corporate frauds, infringement of intellectual property, money laundering and corruption. REGISTER NOW ACFE.com/AsiaPac +1 (512) / Fees Full Conference (includes Pre-Conference and Main Conference) Main Conference only Pre-Conference only Team Registration Early Registration (by 4 Oct. 2012)* M: $1,100 NM: $1,225 M: $925 NM: $1,050 N/A Standard Registration (after 4 Oct. 2012) M: $1,250 NM: $1,375 M: $1,075 NM: $1,200 M: $295 NM: $395 $25 off! Call +1 (512) or for more details. About the ACFE The ACFE is the world s largest anti-fraud organisation and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 65,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. Cancellation Policy Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Visit ACFE.com for the latest updates. *Payment must be received by 4 October 2012 to obtain early registration discounts. Early Registration Savings not available for Pre-Conference only option. **Reservations subject to availability. I understand if I reserve a room at the course hotel, the hotel may disclose to ACFE non-financial reservation information, (name, dates of stay), for the purpose of updating and confirming the event room block. By registering for this event, I grant the ACFE or anyone authorised by the ACFE, the right to use or publish in print or electronic format, any photographs or video containing my image or likeness for any promotional purpose, without compensation. Join the ACFE LinkedIn Group Follow the ACFE on Facebook Follow the ACFE on Twitter Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE, Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE and the ACFE Logo are trademarks owned by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc.

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