ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Conversation With a Fraudster: Craig Stanland

Conversation with a Fraudster: Craig Stanland
Course Level
Basic
Delivered via
Online
CPE
2 Credits
ACFE Ethics CPE

Description

In less than a year, convicted fraudster Craig Stanland exploited the warranty policy of one of the world’s largest tech companies for more than $800,000. Following an FBI investigation, Stanland spent two years in federal prison, three years in a supervised release program and was ordered to pay full restitution to the company.

In this on-demand webinar, John Gill, J.D., CFE, ACFE president emeritus, will discuss with Stanland the circumstances that made his fraud feasible, how he was caught and what he’s learned along the way.

Prerequisites

None

You Will Learn How To:

Identify several red flags of fraud.

Determine common motivations and rationalizations for committing fraud.

Recognize the consequences of fraud.

CPE Information

This course fulfills the annual ethics CPE requirement for CFEs. Learn more about the ethics CPE requirements for CFEs.
CPE Credit: 2 Credits
NASBA Information: Behavioral Ethics
Last Updated: November 2025
Delivery Method: Online

Presenter

John Gill, J.D., CFE - Speaker

John Gill

President Emeritus
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, is the president emeritus of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). He also served as an advisory member to the ACFE Board of Regents.

Mr. Gill began his career at the ACFE in 1995 as its first general counsel. He then created, and was the first director of, the ACFE’s research and publications department. His most recent position was Chief Training Officer where he oversaw all of the ACFE’s training activities.

In 2006, he developed the CFE Exam Review Course and has taught that class on six continents. He has also conducted training for Fortune 50 companies; federal, state, and local government agencies; and professional organizations across the globe.

Mr. Gill graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in English, and he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. Prior to working for the ACFE, Mr. Gill was an attorney in the Austin, Texas, office of the law firm of Bragg, Smithers and Curry where he was involved with civil fraud, insurance and deceptive trade practices cases.

Mr. Gill is a co-author of the Fraud Examiners Manual. He is the former publisher of Fraud Magazine® and is a contributor to the magazine.

Mr. Gill is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Austin Chapter of ACFE, Phi Beta Kappa, and the State Bar of Texas.

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