Conversation with a Fraudster: Billy McFarland
- Dec 7, 2023 1:00 p.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Webinar
Course Level
Basic
Basic
Delivered via
Online
Online
Duration
100 minutes
100 minutes
Conversation with a Fraudster: Billy McFarland
Description
Billy McFarland and the infamous Fyre Festival became internationally known through the Netflix documentary “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened.” What was billed as a luxury music festival turned into a nightmare scenario as attendees and investors were left wondering what went wrong. McFarland pleaded guilty for his involvement, was sentenced to six years in prison, and was ordered to forfeit more than $26 million to cover investor losses.
In this session, McFarland joins ACFE President John Gill, J.D., CFE, to explore the events that led up to the festival and what happened in the aftermath.
*The ACFE does not compensate convicted fraudsters.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Identify behavioral traits of fraudsters.
Determine common motivations and rationalizations for committing fraud.
Recognize how behavioral analysis assists in fraud prevention and detection.
CPE Information
This course fulfills the annual ethics CPE requirement for CFEs. Learn more about the ethics CPE requirements for CFEs.
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Behavioral Ethics: | 2 |
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Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
Members: $110
Non-Members: $150
Presenters
Billy McFarland - Speaker
Convicted Fraudster
Fyre Festival Founder
**The ACFE does not compensate convicted fraudsters.
John Gill, J.D., CFE - Speaker
President
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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