ISCPA and ACFE Annual Fraud Conference
Day 1: 8:00am - 4:15pm (MT)
Day 2: 8:00am - 1:00pm (MT)
ISCPA & ACFE Boise Chapter are once again working together to bring you an outstanding 2025 Fraud Conference.
Join ACFE President John Gill and several other great speakers as we focus on fraud.
November 3
Court Preparation and Testimony - presented by Amy C Tan
A 4-hour lecture and practical training designed to give students a basic understanding of preparing for and testifying as an expert witness in a professional and confident manner.
Blockchain Tracing - presented by Travis Woodbury
Provides a foundational overview of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and mechanics of digital asset transactions. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others function, including key concepts such as wallets, public/private keys, and decentralized ledgers. The course also includes the basics of transaction tracing, including how blockchain explorers work, how to identify wallet addresses, and how funds can move through the crypto ecosystem. Attendees will explore common tactics used to obfuscate transactions and learn how investigators can begin to follow the money across public blockchains. This course is ideal for professionals in law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or compliance roles seeking to build a better foundation in cryptocurrency investigations.
Bid Rigging in Federal Contracting: Federal Criminal Antitrust Investigation and Prosecution - presented by Sean Mazorol
This presentation will focus on U.S. v. Ike Tomlinson, Kris Bird, 1:23-cr-00326-AKB. The case involved violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act in rigging bids for fuel truck contracts with the U.S. Forest Service. We will discuss how the case was successfully investigated and prosecuted. We will also discuss the collection of digital evidence in financial fraud cases.
November 4
Employee Embezzlement: Insider Views From An Attorney Victim & The Prosecutor Who Brought Her Justice - presented by Dena Moore & Shelley Akamatsu
- Learn the warning signs that every employer should know
- Learn about some of the elaborate bookkeeping schemes utilized by an offending employee
- Learn about how employers can protect themselves against employee embezzlement
Global Trends in Fraud Prevention - presented by John Gill
Every two years, the ACFE surveys the world’s leading fraud fighters and asks them about their experiences detecting and preventing occupational fraud. What do their responses tell us about how we can improve our anti-fraud programs? This session will highlight some of the key findings from the 2024 Report, including real-life examples of the importance of fraud prevention.
Ethics In Action - presented by John Gill
Using clips from convicted fraudsters, this presentation will discuss ways to assess the ethical culture of an organization and provide suggestions on how to improve culture and fraud awareness among employees and other stakeholders.
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- Download PDF manual - view your upcoming events in "My CPE" on website
- Review Parking Map - found in your email confirmation
408 E Parkcenter Blvd #100
Boise , ID 83706
2.00 credits
13.00 credits
Travis Woodbury
BA in Finance and an MBA in Cybersecurity. A Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Economic Crimes Forensic Examiner. A marine infantry veteran and has worked almost 20 years as a police officer predominately focusing on investigating fraud cases.
Current role is the Securities Investigations Supervisor for the Department of Finance whose team focuses primarily on investment fraud. The predominate amount of my time focuses on helping victims of fraud but my outside hobbies are hunting, fishing, and horseback riding with my family.
Amy Tan
Sean Mazorol
John Gill
John Gill is the President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). He also serves as an advisory member to the ACFE Board of Regents.
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. 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. 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 Austin Chapter of ACFE, Phi Beta Kappa, and the State Bar of Texas.
Dena Moore