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October Lunch-N-Learn

  • October 01, 2018
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
  • Maggiano's at the Domain
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Registration

  • Discounted registration for members of the Austin Chapter
  • This type of registration is only available for students who are current members of the Austin Chapter of the ACFE.

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TOPIC: Using Online and Social Media Sources for Due Diligence

Speaker: Mason Wilder, CFE
Research Specialist/ACFE/Austin

Program Description:

In this session, the speaker will go over Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques for due diligence investigations. Using information readily available through online sources, including social media, provides valuable context for any number of business functions relevant to certified fraud examiners, including background checks, mergers & acquisition support, and traditional investigation preparation, to name a few. In addition to covering sources and research techniques, the speaker will discuss considerations such as planning online investigations and legal compliance.

About the speaker

Mason Wilder works in the Research department of the ACFE as a Research Specialist, updating and creating new self-study courses, writing content for the various ACFE publications, and responding to member and media inquiries. He has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas and a professional background in corporate security intelligence and investigation, including risk assessment, travel security, threat intelligence, crisis response, executive protection support, background investigation, and due diligence.

Learning objectives:

  • Recognize challenges, obstacles, and considerations associated with using online sources in investigations

  • Identify successful strategies for searching and monitoring online sources

  • Identify which sites are most useful for due diligence investigations

Agenda:

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration and Lunch

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Presentation

Program Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None required

Location

Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant
10910 Domain Dr #100, Austin, TX 78759

Directions:

From MoPac and Braker Lane, turn East on Braker Lane, drive 0.4 miles to Domain Drive on the left. In 0.1 miles, turn left onto Feathergrass Court, and park in the D2 South Parking Garage (free parking) on the right. Walk East about 400 feet to Maggiano's restaurant.

Registration Prices

  • Early online registration on or before August 30th
    • Members $20
    • Non-Members $30
  • Walk-in registration (if space is available)
    • Members $40
    • Non-Members $60

The Austin Area Chapter of The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is a non-profit organization formed in the State of Texas and registered as a 501 (C) (6) Organization with the IRS.

The Austin Area Chapter of The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org


Cancellation Policy and No Shows

If you have registered and/or paid for an event and you need to cancel, you MUST email info@austinacfe.com no later than 5 days prior to the event, unless otherwise indicated in specific event policies, to request a refund and/or cancel your registration. The Chapter must confirm event registrations with the venue within 5 days of the event and any changes after this time period can become a financial cost to the Chapter. Cancellations received less than 5 days prior to events will not be refunded except for exigent circumstances.

In the event an attendee does not show up to the event, the registration cost will be forfeited. If payment at the door was the selected method, then the attendee will be billed for the full cost of the event. The Chapter reserves the right to bar for future registration any attendees who routinely register and fail to pay and/or attend the event.

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