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Detective, pilot, storyteller, fraud fighter
Few people have been more influential in the development of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) than James D. Ratley, CFE. Fraud Magazine remembers the ACFE co-founder and president emeritus, who passed away in August 2025, and his lasting impression on the anti-fraud field.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Become an expert witness
Becoming an expert witness in U.S. federal courts can be challenging, exciting, nerve-wracking and fulfilling. But before you make plans, first study the rules and history contained in the U.S. Daubert standard.
Written By: Marcie Jones, CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
- Investigation
- Legal Elements of Fraud
Investing in tomorrow’s fraud fighters
The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship awards students who’ve declared a major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, criminal justice or a similar fraud-related subject. The scholarship program serves as a catalyst for students, furthering their fraud examination careers by reducing financial barriers and increasing access to education.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Career and Professional Development
Juliette Gust, CFE
Juliette Gust, CFE, got her start fighting fraud in the hospitality industry. Since then, the current lead investigator for tech company ABB Motion has conducted bribery, money laundering and embezzlement investigations across the globe. She also founded ethics hotline and case management system company Ethics Suite.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Career and Professional Development
- Investigation
Beating fraudsters at their game
Fraud Magazine sat down with members of the ACFE of Board of Regents at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee, in June 2025 to discuss the current state of the anti-fraud field, the schemes they worry about the most and the skills that fraud examiners need to defeat fraudsters.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE, Crystal Zuzek
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Career and Professional Development
- Corporate Governance
Investing in the fight against fraud
The ACFE Research Institute funds real-world, actionable research that’s helping professionals detect, prevent and respond to fraud more effectively.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Career and Professional Development
- Data Analytics
Finding common ground at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
More than 5,400 fraud examiners from across the globe traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, or tuned in virtually for the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference this past June. There, keynote speakers drew connections to fraud examiners and extolled their work to reduce fraud and corruption worldwide.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Paul Zikmund, CFE
Chief Resiliency Officer Paul Zikmund, CFE, achieved his dream job protecting real estate company Berkadia from embezzlement and financial statement fraud. He’s investigated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations and enjoys reading books related to the anti-fraud profession.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Mastering culturally sensitive fraud examination interviews
The practical, culturally nuanced approach to interviewing subjects from a variety of backgrounds presented in this article sets fraud examiners up for success. See how interviewing subjects with sensitivity to their cultural backgrounds encourages good rapport and productive interviews.
Written By: Anuj Choudhary, CFE, CA, CISA, JV Phani Kiran, CFE, CA
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- Career and Professional Development
- Ethics
- Interviewing
Finding the right fit with the ACFE Mentoring Program
The ACFE’s mentoring program is a free benefit for ACFE members looking to grow their careers and connect with others in their field to share resources, advice, support and guidance.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Career and Professional Development
- Members-Only Training and Resources
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