March 2018
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by David Debenham
Co-Chair of the McMillan Fraud Law Group
20 th  Annual ACFI Fraud Conference & Workshops

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The Indignity! My Fellow Shareholder Stole from Our Business, and Now I Have to Buy Him Out
Patricia Harris - Fuller Landau LLP &
Ed Hiutin - Stevenson Whelton MacDonald & Swan LLP  
In situations where a shareholder has misappropriated funds from a privately held business, continued co-existence with fellow shareholders is often untenable. In such cases, the shareholders and their counsel will look to the expertise of a forensic investigative accountant to assist in dismantling the relationship through a buy-out of the offending party’s interest in the business. Patricia and Ed will present an examination the nuances of a such an engagement from the perspectives of forensic accountant and client counsel, including a discussion regarding the practicalities of removing a shareholder and the impact that the misappropriation could have on the buy-out terms.
Computer Forensics, Visualization & Data Analytics in Highlighting Fraud
Dave Oswald - Forensic Restitution
Digital evidence is everywhere, even in your refrigerator. Look at ways that you can harness information from various sources of data, from the forensically correct capture of the information to the use of data analytics to find the needle in the haystack. The amount of data available ensures that the answer is out there, but requires a sophisticated review, so that the reviewer does not get caught in analysis paralysis.
Cognitive Interviewing
Paul McLaughlin
Interviewing is one of the toughest skills to master. In this session, veteran interview trainer Paul Mclaughlin will provide an advanced class on topics such as preparation, enhanced listening skills, how to frame difficult or sensitive questions, dealing with shy or difficult interviewees and many other essential skills all interviewers require.
Surveillance within the Limits of the Law
Brendan Sullivan - Harvey Katz Law Office  
Brendan’s presentation will focus on how investigations are used in the civil litigation process from the point of view of a Plaintiff personal injury lawyer. This presentation will explain the way these investigation reports are used and the limitations on how they can be used. Brendan has experience presenting surveillance evidence to juries in Ontario both from the defence and plaintiff’s side of the court room.
The Intersection of Asset Recovery, Money Laundering & Private/Civil Remedies
Maureen Ward - Bennett Jones LLP  
This presentation will explore recent trends and developments as it relates to international asset recovery, money laundering in Canada and enforcement related to that, as well as the ins and outs of private prosecutions.
International Trends in Grand Corruption Cases & Canada’s Role
Lincoln Caylor - Bennett Jones LLP  
This presentation will explore recent trends in foreign corruption where Canada has played a role. It will include a discussion about recent legislation as well as the problem of providing a safe haven for proceeds of corruption. 
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2 Day Conference
30 Apr - 1 May 2018
Member Fee: $895 *
Non-member Fee: $995 *
2 Pre-Conference Workshops
29 Apr 2018
Member Fee: $220 *
Non-member Fee: $245 *
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Until 31 Mar 2018
$100 off Conference Fees and $50 off Workshop Fees
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