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Professional skepticism: An auditor's defense against manipulation tactics

A recent study of fraud offenders suggests they often employ impression management tactics in their interactions with auditors to conceal fraud sc...

Read Time: 16 mins By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA

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How AI plays by the rules and beats financial control systems

AI-driven fraud removes the irregularities investigators typically depend on, mimicking legitimate behavior so effectively that fraudulent transactions slip past existing controls. This creates a gap in auditability, forcing examiners to rely on deeper behavioral and system-level data as primary evidence. In response, fraud detection must evolve from precedent-based approaches to proactive validation.

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Written By: Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., CFE, CPA, Zachary Kelley

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FBI investigates Argentine Football Association for fraud and more

The FBI is investigating the Argentine Football Association for possible fraud and money laundering in the U.S.; a woman accused of posing as a registered nurse in Texas and New Mexico faces dozens of charges in both states; a woman in Las Vegas, Nevada, is arrested and charged for bigamy and obtaining more than $100,000 under false pretenses; and Hollywood director Carl Rinsch receives a prison sentence for defrauding streaming giant Netflix out of $11 million.

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Written By: Stefanie Hallgren, CFE

37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference keynotes guide the way in the fight against fraud

With more than 5,700 in-person and virtual anti-fraud professionals in attendance, the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference became the second-most attended event in ACFE history. The conference offered attendees more than 90 educational sessions, including prominent keynote speakers whose investigations, films and advocacy serve as beacons of light, guiding the way in the fight against fraud and corruption.

Read Time: 15 mins

Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE, Crystal Zuzek , Anna Brahce, CFE, Kelsey Copeland

Supporting the next generation of fraud examiners

The ACFE Foundation awarded $85,000 in scholarships to 23 students who have demonstrated excellence in accounting, finance, business administration or criminal justice. The 2026–2027 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship recipients are pursuing careers in fraud examination and other similar anti-fraud professions and will receive a one-year ACFE membership.

Read Time: 11 mins

Written By: Anna Brahce, CFE

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