Chapter Awards Presented in Baltimore

Chapter Awards Presented in Baltimore

Each year, the ACFE recognizes local chapters that have gone above and beyond their missions with two awards: Chapter of the Year and Chapter Newsletter of the Year. This year’s awards were presented at the 26th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in Baltimore to the Maryland Chapter and the Houston Area Chapter, respectively.

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Large Crowds at Maryland and Central Ohio Chapter Conferences

Large Crowds at Maryland and Central Ohio Chapter Conferences

It is conference season for many ACFE chapters, and two of the largest chapter conferences in the U.S. occurred in May. The Maryland Chapter’s Maryland Fraud Conference 2015 had an attendance of more than 525, May 4-5 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The following week, the Central Ohio Chapter’s 2015 Emerging Trends in Fraud Conference attracted more than 680 attendees at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus.

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Guest Blog: 5 Things to Know Before Applying for NASBA Sponsorship

Guest Blog: 5 Things to Know Before Applying for NASBA Sponsorship

By Laura J. Tucholski, CFE of the ACFE Maryland Chapter

Because numerous CPAs from many different states attend our events, we decided to pursue our own NASBA sponsor number. We had little knowledge of the NASBA requirements prior to filling out the application. We were performing most of the requirements informally, but we lacked documentation supporting compliance. During the application process, we learned a few things about compliance with NASBA

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