- Strengthening Fraud Deterrence and Detection: Key Insights from the AFC Fraud ForumIn today’s rapidly evolving financial reporting and regulatory environment, fraud remains an ever-present threat, requiring vigilance and adaptation. As the Director of Anti-Fraud Initiatives, I engage in meaningful conversations with a diverse group of stakeholders within the financial reporting ecosystem year-round to stay up to date on all issues related to...March 10th, 2025
Blog Post, Anti-Fraud - Fighting Fraud: A Shared ResponsibilityIntroduction In March 2024, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) released Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations (report). The cases in this report were submitted by Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) throughout the world who each responded to the ACFE’s 2023 Global Fraud Survey, answering a detailed questionnaire with...June 25th, 2024Blog Post, Anti-Fraud
- Comment Letter | PCAOB: AS 2405, A Company’s Noncompliance with Laws and RegulationsWe are pleased to submit the attached comment letter written in response to the PCAOB’s reopening of the comment period on its proposed Amendments to PCAOB Auditing Standards related to a Company’s Noncompliance with Laws and Regulations and Other Related Amendments and related roundtable briefing paper. This comment letter is a...March 20th, 2024Comment Letter, Audit Committee, Auditors, Policymakers, Anti-Fraud
- Statement on the PCAOB’s NOCLAR Roundtable EventTransparency and accountability are pillars of effective public policy development. Unfortunately, the roundtable that the PCAOB held this week on its proposal related to company noncompliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR) failed to live up to these principles. Specifically, the roundtable failed to address the concerns outlined in 78% of...March 6th, 2024Audit Committee, Auditors, Anti-Fraud, Statements
- Strengthening the Global Fraud Risk Management CommunityIn the continued pursuit of reducing fraud worldwide, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has joined the Anti-Fraud Collaboration (AFC) as its newest member. This milestone and strategic partnership will strengthen shared goals of both organizations and provide resources that support efficient and effective financial fraud risk management programs...January 8th, 2024Blog Post, Anti-Fraud
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Joins the Anti-Fraud Collaboration (AFC) in a Strategic Move to Enhance Fraud Prevention and Detection EffortsWashington, DC January 8 – Today, the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) announced that the ACFE has joined the Anti-Fraud Collaboration (AFC), a collective effort of industry leaders committed to strengthening the fight against fraud across the financial reporting supply chain. The inclusion...January 8th, 2024Anti-Fraud, Press Releases
- International Fraud Awareness Week: Are You Prepared to Fight Fraud?In a rapidly evolving fraud risk landscape, fighting fraud is more important and more challenging than ever. To mark this year’s International Fraud Awareness Week (November 12-18), the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) is partnering with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to help members of the financial reporting ecosystem...November 13th, 2023Blog Post, Anti-Fraud
- Comment Letter Analysis | NOCLARIn June 2023, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) proposed amendments to its auditing standards related to a company’s noncompliance with laws and regulations, or NOCLAR for short. The proposed amendments garnered the attention of a diverse group of stakeholders, resulting in 139 individual comment letters. Several comment letters...November 9th, 2023Comment Letter, Academics, Audit Committee, Auditors, Broker Dealers, Company Management, Investors, Preparers/Issuers, Anti-Fraud, Audit Quality
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