ACFE Washington Metro Chapter
August 2025 CPE Session (2 NASBA CPEs); August 14, 2025 (Thursday; 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET)
- Free to ACFE Washington Metro members; $30 for non-Chapter members
- To become an ACFE Washington Metro Chapter member, please enroll at http://www.acfedc.org
Agenda:
3:00 – 4:00 PM ET - Session 1: Charting the Course of IT Governance
4:00 – 5:00 PM ET - Session 2: Accelerate AI and ML Governance
Charting the Course of IT Governance
Presenter: Robert Putrus
A comprehensive IT governance model and outlines key strategies for successful implementation, advocating for strong leadership, clear communication, and continuous improvement to leverage technology effectively for sustained organizational success. During this session, Robert Putrus will discuss the critical role of IT governance in today's technology-driven world, emphasizing its importance in aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals and managing risk. Rober will delve into the inherent challenges organizations face, such as cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns, and rapid technological advancements, while also highlighting the detrimental impact of misalignment between IT and stakeholders.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and explain challenges that impact effective IT governance within organizations, including cybersecurity threats, data privacy regulations, and technological advancements.
- Analyze the various factors contributing to misalignment between IT and organizational stakeholders, and propose strategies for improving communication, collaboration, and shared understanding to enhance IT governance outcomes.
- Evaluate the components of a comprehensive IT governance model, including leadership, strategic alignment, risk management, and continuous improvement, to develop actionable steps for implementing robust IT governance practices within an organization.
Accelerate AI and ML Governance
Presenter: Bright Hong and Micheal Ly
This session explores how organizations can leverage established Robotic Process Automation (RPA) risk management principles to effectively govern emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies. Bring Hong and Michael Ly will delve into critical high-risk areas such as AI/ML model development and data management, demonstrating the inherent similarities between RPA and AI/ML processes. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to accelerate governance programs, mitigate risks, and foster consumer trust in their AI/ML implementations.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key high-risk areas in AI and Machine Learning (ML) model development and data management processes.
- Apply Robotic Process Automation (RPA) risk management principles, including change control, credential management, and dependency documentation, to establish robust AI and ML governance programs.
- Formulate practical recommendations for mitigating risks associated with AI/ML model bias, data integrity, and operational disruptions through the strategic application of existing risk management frameworks.
Location: Zoom address to be provided after registration.
Field of Study: 2 Specialized Knowledge (Governance and Fraud)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
For attendees eligible for NASBA CPEs, CPE certificates will be administered by ACFE DC.
Who Should Attend?
Fraud, financial and risk management professionals including accountants, attorneys, auditors, and fraud examiners.
NASBA Group Internet-Based CPEs
NASBA requires monitoring for active participation of attendees in group internet-based training to be NASBA CPE-eligible.
- Prior to the event, it is the responsibility of the attendee to acclimate with Zoom functionalities and verify their device has the appropriate Zoom version and configuration that will enable Zoom's polling feature. ACFE DC will not be responsible if the attendee's device or Zoom software is not generating Zoom's polling feature. For more information on Zoom or to request for Zoom support, visit https://www.zoom.com.
- Polling questions will be asked at irregular intervals and may be displayed for less than 60 seconds to comply with NASBA’s monitoring of active participation.
- Attendees must respond to polling questions to be eligible for CPEs. Partial CPEs may be granted based on responses to polling questions.
- Zoom handles must reconcile with the registration name of attendees. Attendees whose Zoom handles do not reconcile with their registration name (first and last names) might not be eligible for NASBA CPEs.
Thank you for your understanding and participation so ACFE DC community members can continue to receive NASBA-eligible CPEs on ACFE DC group internet-based training.
Cancelation Policy:
Full refunds are available anytime when requested prior to 3 days of the event. No refunds will be made for “No Shows” (a “No Show” is a person who registers for a program but who does not cancel registration or attend the program). A registered person may elect to transfer the registration to another person at any time. Cancellations can be made only by email at chapter@acfedc.org. Payments can be electronically made any time prior to the event starts. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate "pay at the door" or payment by checks or cash.
Monitoring for Active Participation in Group Internet-Based Training
NASBA requires monitoring for active participation of attendees in group internet-based training to be NASBA CPE-eligible.
- Prior to the event, it is the responsibility of the attendee to acclimate with Zoom functionalities and verify their device has the appropriate Zoom version and configuration that will enable Zoom's polling feature. ACFE DC will not be responsible if the attendee's device or Zoom software is not generating Zoom's polling feature. For more information on Zoom or to request for Zoom support, visit https://www.zoom.com.
- Polling questions will be asked at irregular intervals and may be displayed for less than 60 seconds to comply with NASBA’s monitoring of active participation.
- Attendees must respond to polling questions to be eligible for CPEs. Partial CPEs may be granted based on responses to polling questions.
- Zoom handles must reconcile with the registration name of attendees.
Thank you for your understanding and participation so ACFE DC community members can continue to receive NASBA-eligible CPEs on ACFE DC group internet-based training.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the world's largest anti-fraud organization with nearly 85,000 members with the mission of reducing the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime. The ACFE Washington Metropolitan Chapter aims to promote fraud detection and deterrence through educational training programs in the National Capital Region.
For additional information regarding Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), please visit http://www.acfe.com.
The Washington Metropolitan 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.nasbaregistry.org.