In Person Seminar

ACFE Research Institute Annual Meeting

  • Jun 26, 2025 8:30 a.m.
  • Nashville, TN
Course Level
Overview
Delivered via
In-Person
CPE
Up to 8
ACFE Research Institute Summer Meeting

Description

This 1-day meeting of the ACFE Research Institute (ARI) will focus on cutting-edge research on the detection, deterrence and investigation of fraud and corruption.

Open to academic researchers, anti-fraud practitioners, representatives of government agencies with anti-fraud responsibilities, and anyone else with an interest in fraud research, this meeting will provide a forum where attendees will learn about emerging anti-fraud research, hear proposals for new studies and network with other anti-fraud experts.

*A discounted rate of $280 is available to ACFE Educator Members and ACFE Student Members. To obtain the discount, please contact a Member Service Representative for assistance through chat or by calling 1 (800) 245-3321.

About the ACFE Research Institute

The goal of the ACFE Research Institute is to bring together top researchers, anti-fraud practitioners and government agencies to share knowledge, generate new ideas and contribute to the established body of knowledge in the anti-fraud profession. ARI studies are approved with a goal of developing research that yields practical insights, useful information and new tools for anti-fraud practitioners. The ARI operates under the direction of the ACFE Foundation, whose mission is to increase the body of anti-fraud knowledge. 

Presentation Topics

  • Exploring how religious motivations and psychological safety affect donor vigilance in crowdfunding.
  • Investigating dishonest reporting to AI versus humans and its implications for audit strategy.
  • Analyzing cyberfraud victim reporting data to improve prevention and law enforcement response.
  • Examining how sentiment analysis tools influence fraud risk assessments and auditor judgment.
  • Using AI for textual analysis of SEC fraud disclosures to identify emerging fraud patterns.
  • Evaluating how AI tools like ChatGPT affect auditor skepticism and fraud detection in practice.
  • Leveraging machine learning on related party transactions to flag potential fraud.
  • Assessing fraud risks in remote and hybrid work settings through global perspectives.
  • Understanding the role of financial versus social recognition in whistleblowing behavior.
  • Studying the impact of political influence on public pension fund fraud and investment decisions.
  • Testing how chatbot prompts influence novice auditors' skepticism and error detection.
  • Developing statistical tools for fraud detection in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan data using forensic analytics.
  • Creating synthetic fraud data with generative AI to improve machine learning and training.
  • Exploring how return-to-office mandates affect fraud risks and whistleblowing outcomes.

Prerequisites

None

You Will Learn How To:

Examine the latest academic research on fraud and corruption.

Review proposals from researchers on new areas of study.

Collaborate with researchers, practitioners and government officials.

Reduce the risk of vendor fraud.

Location & Venue

Event Venue

Omni Nashville
250 Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203

CPE Information

CPE Credit: Up to 8
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: In Person

Credit by Field of Study

Specialized Knowledge: Up to 8

Registration & Fees

Registration Fee:

Educator/Student: $280

Standard: $350

*A discounted rate is available to ACFE Educator Members and ACFE Student Members. To obtain the discount, please contact a Member Service Representative for assistance through chat or by calling 1 (800) 245-3321.

Course Outline (Subject to Change)

  • 8:40 – 9:30 a.m. Research Session 1

    • Fraud Prevention and Detection Across Local and Central Government within New Zealand and Learnings For a Global Audience
    • Can the Use of Visualizations Combat the Impact of Fatigue on Auditor Professional Skepticism?

  • 9:40 – 11:00 a.m. Research Session 2

    • Faith, Fraud, and Fees: Detecting Hidden Costs by Promoting Donors Vigilance in Crowdfunding Through Psychological Safety
    • Why Lie? An Investigation into Dishonest Reporting to Humans or AI
    • How sentiment analysis influences auditor fraud judgements and whether framing of the tool influences this
    • Leveraging AI in Textual Analysis of AAER Fraud Disclosures

  • 11:10 – 12:30 a.m. Research Session 3

    • Does the use of Artificial Intelligence Improve or Impair Auditor Professional Skepticism and Fraud Detection?
    • Audit Chatbots and Auditor Skepticism
    • Related Party Transactions and Fraud
    • Corruption in Public Pension Funds

  • 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Research Session 4

    • The Effect of Financial and Social Recognition on Whistleblowing Behavior in a Group Setting
    • Financial Forensic Statistics
    • Enhancing Fraud Detection Capabilities with Generative AI: A Practical Framework for Fraud Examiners
    • Fraud Risks in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments

  • 3:10 – 3:50 p.m. Research Session 5

    • Consequences of Return-to-Work Orders on Fraud and Whistleblowing
    • An Analysis of Victim Self-Reporting Platforms for Financial Cyberfraud: Using the Data for Prevention and Improving Its Utility for Crime Disruption

Policies

Event Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to unforeseen circumstances, ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary.

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