The
September 2026 Fort Worth ACFE Monthly Chapter meeting will be held at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Details are below:
| Date : |
Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
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Speaker(s):
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Madison Bailey, Senior Auditor - HF Sinclair
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| Topic: |
Developing a Fraud Mindset: Why Fraud Prevention Is Everyone’s Responsibility |
| Objectives: |
- Recognize fraud risks in everyday business activities.
- Identify common fraud schemes and warning signs.
- Apply data-driven techniques to detect potential fraud.
- Understand the role of culture in fraud prevention.
- Promote fraud awareness as a shared responsibility.
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| Prerequisite: |
No prerequisites are required.
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| Location: |
Parking Location:
Parking Lot K (next to Lou's Place)
The spots blocked with traffic cones are for our event, so just move the cones. If there are no cones, you may park in any open spot in the lot.
Meeting Location:
Lou's Place
Texas Wesleyan University
1112 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76105
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| Time: |
12:00 Noon Check-in, Networking, Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Presentation
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| Price: |
$30 - Fort Worth ACFE Chapter Member
$45 - Non-Member / Guest
$30 - Government / Law Enforcement
$25- Law Enforcement or Educator
$0 - Texas Wesleyan University Student
$10 - Other Students
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| CPE Offered: |
1.0 Hour
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Description
Fraud is often viewed as an issue for auditors, investigators, and compliance teams. However, after spending the past year rotating through Internal Audit, Accounting, Treasury/Credit & Collections, and FP&A, I've learned that fraud prevention begins long before a formal investigation.
This session explores lessons learned while transitioning from the classroom into the corporate environment, including developing a fraud mindset, recognizing fraud risks hidden within everyday business processes, and understanding the importance of organizational culture in fraud prevention. Attendees will hear practical examples involving customer fraud, business email compromise (BEC), check fraud, and employee expense reimbursement schemes, along with techniques such as data analytics, trend analysis, keyword searches, exception testing, and leveraging existing organizational tools to identify potential fraud indicators.
Whether you're a student, new professional, or experienced practitioner, this presentation will provide a fresh perspective on how fraud awareness can be embedded into daily operations and why developing a fraud mindset is everyone's responsibility.
Speaker(s) Information
Madison Bailey is a Rotational Program Associate Analyst with HF Sinclair, where she has spent the past year and a half gaining experience across Internal Audit, Accounting, Treasury/Credit & Collections, and FP&A. These cross-functional rotations have provided firsthand exposure to fraud risks, internal controls, and enterprise risk management from multiple business perspectives.
Madison earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (2023) and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (2024) from Texas Wesleyan University. She is currently pursuing the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation and has a strong interest in fraud prevention, organizational culture, and fraud awareness.
Throughout her rotational program, Madison has regularly presented findings and recommendations to management and has spoken with accounting students about professional development, internships, and rotational programs. This presentation represents an opportunity to share lessons learned from transitioning from academia to the corporate environment and to encourage organizations to foster a stronger fraud-aware culture.
Additional Logistics
Lunch and parking are available and included in the registration price. If you have special dietary restrictions, please contact president@fwacfe.org