ACFE-GTA Chapter upcoming events

Getting More from Microsoft Copilot: Practical AI Skills for Microsoft 365 (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This is a complimentary webinar exploring how Microsoft Copilot can help simplify everyday work and make better use of the Microsoft 365 applications your organization already uses.

During this 60-minute session, we'll demonstrate practical ways Copilot can assist with tasks such as drafting emails and documents, summarizing meetings, analyzing data, and managing day-to-day work. We'll also discuss the security and governance considerations organizations should keep in mind when implementing Copilot.

This webinar will be led by:

Larry Keating – President & Founder of NPC DataGuard and Keating Technologies, and an internationally recognized speaker on cybersecurity, responsible AI, and data sovereignty.

Darren Mar – Director of Client Solutions at NPC DataGuard. Darren works with organizations to implement practical technology solutions that improve productivity while maintaining security and compliance.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

How Microsoft Copilot works within the Microsoft 365 applications you already use.
Which Copilot licensing option is best suited to your business.
Practical ways to reduce repetitive administrative work and improve productivity.
Building deeper optimized integrated processes

Whether you're considering Microsoft Copilot or already have access to it through Microsoft 365, this session will provide practical insights, real business examples, and a better understanding of how to get the most from the platform while keeping information gated and secure.

EARN YOUR CFE with the 90 DAY CFE EXAM CHALLENGE (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join the ACFE 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge!

Are you ready to enhance your anti-fraud knowledge and boost your résumé?

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) invites you to earn your Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential through the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge — a free program for ACFE members.

Starting on September 1, 2026, the Challenge is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the CFE Exam. You’ll follow a structured study plan using the online CFE Exam Prep Course^®, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace while building the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the exam.

You'll get access to these valuable resources and more:

Study plans and proven study tips to help guide you through the Prep Course material and stay on target with your study goals.
Webinars and weekly guided check-ins with ACFE staff and CFEs to get your questions answered quickly.
Access to a private discussion forum where you can exchange study tips and encouragement with fellow participants and staff.

Ready to take the Challenge?

Sign up for the Challenge. Register for the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge by September 1, 2026.
Join the ACFE. By becoming a member, you'll gain access to our exclusive online discussion forum throughout the Challenge and access to additional member benefits.
Get your exam prep materials. The Challenge is designed to help you work through the CFE Exam Prep Course^®.

Combatting Fraud in Canada: Closing the Gaps thru Collaboration (1.0 CPE) Panel Discussion & Networking Event (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Panel Discussion & Networking Evening

for ACFE-GTA Chapter + ACCA Members + IIA Toronto Chapter

REGISTER HERE

When clicking on the above "Register Now" link, you will be redirected to the IIA Toronto Chapter website to register.

Fraud is a growing, systemic threat, eroding trust, draining value, and exposing gaps across organizations. Drawing on insights from Combatting Fraud in A Perfect Storm, developed by the ACCA in collaboration with seven leading professional bodies - including the ACFE and IIA - this panel will explore where current approaches are falling short and where meaningful progress is being made.

With a focus on the Canadian landscape, the discussion will examine emerging fraud risks, persistent control weaknesses, and the challenge of turning detection into effective prevention. Panellists will share practical perspectives on strengthening governance, embedding fraud risk into decision-making, and leveraging data and technology to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.

This session is a joint initiative between ACCA, the ACFE GTA Chapter, and the IIA Toronto Chapter, bringing together professionals across finance, audit, risk, cyber, and compliance. Together, they will highlight why collaboration is essential - and how organizations can move from reactive responses to more coordinated, proactive fraud management.

PANEL MEMBERS

Alessandra Leggio Di Matteo
CPA, CA, CPA (Florida), CFRE, CSAMS, CFI, MBA.
Alessandra is a member of the ACFE-GTA Chapter Board of Directors and a Partner with MNP Canada. Working out of their Toronto office, Alessandra leads the Forensics and Litigation Support Services Group across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. She helps individuals, privately owned companies, and multinational corporations by providing forensic accounting services around the world.

Alessandra brings extensive experience in forensic accounting, asset tracing, fraud investigations, internal audit support, fraud risk assessments, and anti-money laundering compliance program assessments to her role. Her investigative experience includes investigations dealing with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA – USA) / Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), and anti-bribery and anti-corruption.

She has lived in both South America and North America and understands emerging countries’ business practices, which she applies to multinational engagements. Fluent in English and Spanish, and conversational in Italian, Alessandra has led projects throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.

Alessandra started her career in the investigative forensic accounting field more than a decade ago. She graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in 2006 and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in management science and finance in 2009. She obtained a Certificate in Accounting and Auditing and an Executive Master in the Science of Taxation in 2012 from Florida International University. Alessandra is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Ontario and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Florida. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI).

Mohamed Irshad is the CFO for the Prosumer Software business at Schneider Electric, where he leads finance and integration for a portfolio at the intersection of software, sustainability, and the energy transition. In this role, he helps scale high-growth software-enabled businesses through strong financial governance, disciplined capital allocation, and a focus on long-term value creation, while advancing Schneider Electric's purpose of empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources.

With more than 20 years of global finance leadership experience, Irshad has held senior roles across audit, accounting, and transformation. Since joining Schneider Electric in 2012, he has served as an Internal Auditor in France, Head of Internal Audit for the Americas, and Chief Accounting Officer for Canada. In these roles, he has led major transformation initiatives, governance enhancements, and organizational integrations.

Irshad is a Fellow of ACCA (UK), CPA (Canada), and Certified Internal Auditor. He brings a unique perspective to modern finance leadership, combining strategic business partnership, digital fluency, and strong stewardship to help organizations navigate growth, transformation, and increasing complexity in a sustainability-focused world. He is also on the Chapter Board of Governors and serving as the Chair of the Audit Committee with the IIA Toronto Chapter. He is past Chair of the ACCA Canada Network Panel.

A Networking session will follow the Panel discussion.

Learning Objectives

To understand the scale and systemic nature of fraud risk, including key trends and challenges highlighted in Combatting Fraud in A Perfect Storm and their relevance in the Canadian context.
To explore how organizations can strengthen fraud detection and prevention by embedding practical tools, governance practices, and accountability into day-to-day operations and decision-making.
To examine how cross-functional and cross-professional collaboration can close gaps in fraud risk management, improve response effectiveness, and drive more proactive prevention.

ACFE Ottawa Chapter - Unfolding the journey: From Wall Street to Wisdom (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The ACFE Ottawa Chapter is offering this complimentary webinar to the ACFE-GTA Chapter's members. Enroll at: https://www.ottawacfe.ca/event-6641041

Registration Code ACFEPARTNER2026

When registering, please indicate 'ACFE-GTA" in the Professional Association Educational Institution if applicable) field.

29th Annual (2 Day) Lipkus Law Fraud & Anti-Counterfeiting Conference (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Navigating the New Age of Scams, AI, Investigation & Enforcement

In an era where deception evolves faster than detection, staying ahead is not just smart—it's essential. Join industry experts, legal minds, and enforcement leaders at the 29th Annual Fraud & Anti-Counterfeiting Conference, a powerful conference dedicated to exposing the hidden world of fraud, scams, and counterfeit products.

Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape—making fraud harder to detect and enabling increasingly sophisticated scams. Learn how businesses, border agents, and legal authorities are responding, and what you can do to stay protected.

Key Highlights:

Online and offline investigation and enforcement challenges.
Cyber security issues.
The continued use and impact of AI.
Crypto in the Fraud world
Establishing effective partnerships for protecting business from fraud and counterfeit.
Laws relating to fraud, passing off, proceeds of crime and money laundering.
Organized crime, identify theft, tax evasion, welfare fraud, trans-shipments.
Touch and feel hundreds of different counterfeit and authentic products.
Border enforcement in Canada and elsewhere.
Marketplaces, websites, 3rd party vendors, auction sites and live sales.
Network with law enforcement and others invited from, and dealing in, numerous jurisdictions across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, South America and elsewhere.

And More...

Who Should Attend?

Law Enforcement & Border Agents
Legal & Compliance Professionals
- Technology & Cybersecurity Experts
- Investigators
- Government - Policy Makers and Others
- Business Owners & Executives
- Consumer Advocates

Don't forget you have the opportunity to touch and feel the difference between hundreds of different counterfeit and authentic products.

VIRTUAL CFE EXAM REVIEW COURSE (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Prepare to pass the CFE Exam by attending the CFE Exam Review Course. This instructor-led course will help you master the concepts tested on the CFE Exam — Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues, Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence.

This course, in combination with the CFE Exam Prep Course software, will provide you with an unbeatable combination for passing the exam.

Register before August 28, 2026 to SAVE $100!

GTA 2026 (2 day) Anti-Money Laundering Symposium (York Regional Police) (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The 4^th annual GTA Anti-Money Laundering Symposium is hosted by the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit.

The symposium will be held on October 21 and 22, 2026 in Aurora, Ontario at Stonehaven (York Regional Police Association Building), 63 Eric T. Smith Way, Aurora.

Early bird registration fee is $125 (ends 21 September 2026).

Regular registration fees after 21 September will be $150.

Space is limited and every year we have sold out, so we recommend registering early!

***Please note, registration must be made with a work email address. Registrations made using personal email addresses such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. will be rejected. The Symposium reserves the right to vet all registrations.***

Just like in previous years, your registration fee includes 2 full days of learning and networking, with breakfast and lunch provided each day, and an evening networking reception with food, drinks, and entertainment.

SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS

FATF and the FCA Updates - Deputy Minister Rob Stewart (Finance Canada) and Charlene Davidson (Finance Canada)
Interactive expert panel: Prof. Christian Leuprecht (Queen’s University), Jeffrey Simser (retired, MAG), Dwayne King (WFCU), A/Insp. Debra Walker (OPP)
Project Prospecteur Case Study (SPVM / Montreal Police Service)
FINTRAC – Extortion Indicators
Jerad Larson (BC Civil Forfeiture Office ) – Case Study
Gold and Money Laundering, Adamo Discenza (Royal Canadian Mint)
Trade Ogre Case Study (RCMP MLIT – Montreal

SPONSORS (in alphabetical order)

ACFE-GTA CHAPTER
Altia
BMO (Bank of Montreal)
G+D
Investigation Counsel PC
Manchester CF
Outlier Solutions Inc.
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)
Reed Research Investigations
TD Bank
The AML Shop
WFCU

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Aurora - BOOKING LINK

205 Eric T. Smith Way, Aurora
Hotel Direct Line: 905-418-8000
Event: 2026 YRP GTA Anti Money Laundering Symposium Dates: October 20-22, 2026
Group Code: YRP GTA Anti Money Laundering Symposium 2026 - Holiday Inn Express Aurora
Rate Information:
Run of House with 1 King or 2 Queens: $189 + tax, per night.
Studio Suite with 1 King or 2 Queens: $199 + tax, per night.
Booking Cut-Off Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Individual Cancellation: 72hrs prior to arrival date.

Staybridge Suites Aurora East - BOOKING LINK
175 Eric T. Smith Way, Aurora
Hotel Direct Line: 905-761-7708
Event: 2026 YRP GTA Anti Money Laundering Symposium
Dates: October 20-22, 2026
Group Code: 2026 YRP GTA Anti Money Laundering Symposium - Staybridge Suites Aurora
Rate Information:
Studio Suite – King or Queen/Queen - $239.00 + tax, per night.
Booking Cut-Off Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Individual Cancellation: 72hrs prior to arrival date.

Microtel Aurora - BOOKING LINK
180 Goulding Ave, Aurora
Hotel Direct Line: 365-809-4680
Event: YRP-AML Symposium (October 20, 2026)
Dates: October 20-22, 2026
Group Code: 102026YRP
Rate Information:
Standard 2 Queen Beds - $179.00 + taxes per night
Booking Cut-Off Date: September 15, 2026
Individual Cancellation: 96hrs prior to arrival date.

2026 ACFE Fraud Conference Canada (Sunday, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ACFE Ottawa Chapter - Terrorist Financing in Online Gaming Platform (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The ACFE Ottawa Chapter is offering this complimentary webinar to the ACFE-GTA Chapter's members. Enroll at: https://www.ottawacfe.ca/event-6680491

Registration Code ACFEPARTNER2026

When registering, please indicate 'ACFE-GTA" in the Professional Association Educational Institution if applicable) field.