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Welcome

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San Jose ChapterInaugurationInauguration 

Chandra Papneja

First Thing First

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Welcome

h i l i• To the inaugural meeting

• Story of Chapter formation

• People who assisted

Mission of Local Chapters

• Promote Member Interaction

• Maintain a Membership Directory

• Provide speakers for community

• Contribute to the Common Body of Knowledgey g

Chapter’s Achievements  

• Held initial chapter formation meeting p g– At BPM on November 17, 2008

• Filed petition with ACFE – Nov 25, 08p ,

• Received approval to form the San Jose Chapter on December 17, 2008 ,

• Appointed Board of Directors, Officers and Committee Chairs

• Received Incorporation certification for the San Jose Chapter on Feb 2, 2009p ,

Chapter’s Achievements – Cont.

• Received tax exemption status form State ofReceived tax exemption status form State of California on July 6, 2009

• Obtained Employer Identification number on March 26, 2009

• Filed for federal tax exemption status  

• Opened bank Account

• Chapter inaugural meetingChapter inaugural meeting

Responsibilities ofLocal ChaptersLocal Chapters

Chapter Meetings

• Minimum of 4 meetings per year, up to 12 meetings per yearmeetings per year

• Chapter trainings

Training

• Periodic Meetingse od c eet gs– Speaker presents a topic to the attendees.

• Training DaysTraining Days– Full day trainings for the basic areas of fraud covered in the Common Body of Knowledge.

• Chapter Video Library– Full set of ACFE training tapes.g p

• ACFE/Chapter Co‐Sponsored Training Seminars– Multi‐day trainings for 50+ peopleMulti day trainings for 50+ people.

Community Service

• Public Education– Provide fraud awareness education to the publicProvide fraud awareness education to the public through speaking to various groups.

• Higher Educationg– Become involved with universities in the community and encourage students interested in the field.

• Liaison with Other Professional Organizations– Provide fraud training for other organizations.

• Liaison with Law Enforcement– Provide assistance and training for local white‐collar crime investigators and prosecutorscrime investigators and prosecutors.

– Build these networking connections for questions about venue and possible prosecution of findings.

Officer Elections and Annual Meeting

• All members CFEs in good standing are eligible to g g gvote.

• Officers elected for 2 year terms by a plurality of votes of responding members.

• There will be an annual meeting to announce results of the elections of officers and directors, ,and to transact any other business deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. 

Upcoming Chapter Meetings

• Monthly lunch & learn E 3rd Th d f th th t ti S t– Every 3rd Thursday of the months starting Sept

– Facility volunteers 

$ $– Fees $30 for member and $35 for non‐members

– Subject and material to be approved by the ACFE f CPE dit f d i t d tifi tifor CPE credit for your designated certification

Sign Up Sheets

S k i h bj• Speaker with subject

• Volunteers

Q & AQ & A