EVENT DESCRIPTION
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Why do people commit fraud? How do the pressures of ethical dilemmas lead to poor choices?
While fraud may be impossible to prevent, it is imperative that you are prepared with the right tools to mitigate the impact on your business. Using real-life Canadian case studies, sessions will explore ethical practices for small and medium enterprises. Learn how you can protect your business by creating your own anti-fraud program and ensure you are adhering to ethical supply chain compliance.
Our interactive virtual conferences are a great way to learn from industry experts, engage with peers and complete your CPD hours.
AGENDA AND FEATURED PRESENTERS
Sessions and speakers subject to change.
| TIME | EVENT |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Networking |
| 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks Host: TBA CPA Ontario: Craig Smith |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Opening Keynote
Topic: Building Anti-Fraud Programs for SMEs
Speaker: Steve Dawson, CPA, CFE. President, Dawson Forensic Group
Description: How to set up and implement anti-fraud programs designed to prevent and/or detect internal occupational fraud
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| 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. | Short Break |
| 9:55 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Main Session
Topic: How to Assess Your Supply Chain Compliance (SMEs)
Speaker: Marc Y. Tassé, CPA, CA, CFF. Global Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime Compliance Expert
Description: Supporting an ethical supply chain means that companies will incorporate social and human rights and environmental considerations into how they do business across the world. SMEs don't have the tools and abilities of large corporations when it comes to fighting Supply Chain Fraud. What can they do to prevent it? |
| 10:55 a.m. – 11:05 p.m. | Break & Networking Opportunity |
| 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | Main Session
Topic: TBA
Speaker: TBA |
| 12:05 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Break & Networking Opportunity |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Closing Keynote
Topic: Extraordinary Circumstances: Unravelling the Largest Corporate Fraud in History
Speaker: Cynthia Cooper, Former VP of Internal Audit at WorldCom
Description: Attendees will be introduced to the executives responsible for transforming WorldCom from a small insignificant long-distance reseller into a telecom powerhouse. Cynthia will offer insight into why mid-level managers and senior executives chose to commit fraud, and audience members will feel the pressure that these executives felt to meet Wall Street earnings guidance and stand with them at the crossroads of their ethical dilemma. |
| 1:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Networking |
PLATFORM
This event will be hosted on the Hopin platform. For a better conference experience, watch this short video prior to the event.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
CPAs who are looking to stay informed on ways to address ethical challenges during uncertain times.