Speaker Resources

This is a resource for potential speakers on best practices and tips for submitting to present at an ACFE event.

Resources for Speakers

Fields of Study

  • Accounting
    This field of study encompasses the knowledge required to prepare or maintain the financial records of an entity, the analysis, verification, and reporting of such records, and the principles and procedures of accounting.
  • Auditing
    This field of study encompasses the knowledge required to perform a systematic and independent examination of data, statements, records, operations and performances (financial or otherwise) of an entity or a stated purpose.
  • Behavioral Ethics
    Subjects related to behavioral ethics include, but are not limited to ethical decision-making, ethical practice in business, personal ethics, and unconscious bias training and awareness.
  • Business Law
    This field of study encompasses the legal system with special emphasis on its relationship to business and the practice of accounting.
  • Business Law
    This field of study consists of the management of an organization, including organizational structures, management and strategic planning, and administrative practices.
  • Communications and Marketing
    This field of study constitutes areas for becoming a competent communicator as well as marketing tactics for CPA firms. (Business presentations, business writing, interviewing techniques, public relations, social media, customer communications, marketing professional services)
  • Accounting
    This field of study encompasses the knowledge required to prepare or maintain the financial records of a governmental entity or contract, the analysis, verification and reporting of such records and the principles and procedures of governmental accounting.
  • Governmental Auditing
    This field of study encompasses the knowledge required to perform a systematic and independent examination of data, statements, records, operations, and performances (financial or otherwise) of a governmental entity or contract for a stated purpose.
  • Information Technology
    This field of study consists of networks, computer hardware, system software, database management systems, as well as information technology infrastructure and the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of data integrity, the ability to properly dispense information to authorized parties, and disaster recovery plans. (Artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, computer systems, cyber security, database management, management information systems, networking, programming)
  • Management Services
    This field of study incorporates the business processes of an entity, achieving efficiencies, improving cash flow, and maintaining profitability. (Cash and treasury management, enterprise risk management, performance management, project management)
  • Personal Development
    This field of study is related to career planning, leadership, time management, etc.
  • Specialized Knowledge
    This field of study consists of topics that are particular to specialized industries or services, such as not-for-profit organizations, health care, gaming, and oil and gas. [Note: Accounting, auditing, and tax content for these specialized industries should be classified as accounting, auditing, or tax.]

Hot Topics

We are continuously looking for intermediate or advanced levels of proposals in the following topics:

  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Asset Misappropriation
  • Bribery and Corruption
  • Business Development and Marketing
  • Career and Professional Development
  • Compliance and Ethics
  • Technology
  • Construction Fraud
  • Consumer Fraud
  • Contract and Procurement Fraud
  • Corporate Governance
  • Criminology and Psychology
  • Cyberfraud
  • Data Analytics
  • Financial Institution Fraud
  • Financial Statement Fraud

 

  • Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
  • Fraud Investigation and Examination
  • Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
  • Government Fraud
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Interviewing
  • Report Writing
  • Legal Elements of Fraud
  • Money Laundering
  • Mortgage Fraud
  • Nonprofit Fraud
  • Risk Assessment, Management and Controls
  • Securities Fraud
  • Whistleblowing and Hotlines
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PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines

A list of compiled best practices for the development of a PowerPoint presentation.

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Sample Proposal

A sample proposal with a well-defined description and actionable learning objectives.

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Speaker Agreement

Selected speakers will need to read and acknowledge the following agreement once confirmed.

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CPE Credit Earned

Instructors, discussion leaders, or speakers who present a learning activity for the first time may receive CPE credit for actual preparation time up to 2 times the number of CPE credits to which participants would be entitled, in addition to the time for presentation, subject to regulations and maximums established by the boards of accountancy.  

For example, for learning activities in which participants could receive 8 CPE credits, instructors may receive up to 24 CPE credits (16 for preparation plus 8 for presentation).  

For repeat presentations, CPE credit can be claimed only if it can be demonstrated that the learning activity content was substantially changed, and such change required significant additional study or research.