CFA Society Hong Kong – Networking Drinks featuring Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE Hong Kong Chapter)

(CODE: 240904N-MSX)

CFA Society Hong Kong, in partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE Hong Kong Chapter), invites you to an evening of networking and insights into financial statement fraud detection.

Annie Chan, Director of the ACFE Hong Kong Chapter and Managing Director of Annie Chan & Associates Limited, will share her expertise on the latest techniques and best practices for identifying fraudulent financial reporting.   As former Senior Manager of Enforcement Division at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Annie brings along her vast knowledge in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, dispute resolution, and litigation support.  Whether you’re an investment professional, a compliance officer, or simply interested in financial integrity, this event will allow you to learn about common fraud schemes, red flags to watch for, and strategies for conducting effective fraud investigations.  After the presentation, stick around for drinks as you connect with peers and discuss the implications of financial statement fraud in today’s business landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your fraud detection knowledge and expand your professional network.  RSVP now to secure your spot! 

Date: Wednesday, 4 Sep 2024

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Venue: CFA Society Hong Kong, 14/F, BOC Group Life Assurance Tower, 136 Des Voeux Road Central

(Remarks: Light refreshments and drinks will be served.)

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About the Speaker

Annie Chan, a Director of ACFE Hong Kong Chapter, has specialized in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, regulatory compliance consulting, dispute resolution, litigation support and corporate advisory services for over 25 years. She has also been a Senior Manager, Enforcement Division, at the Securities and Futures Commission and a partner and Managing Director of a Big Four Accounting firm.

She has assisted lawyers, inhouse counsel, regulators, financial institutions, listed companies and multi-national companies, namely United States, Japanese, French and German clients in investigations including investigating ethical issues in the work place, breach of trust, breach of code of conduct, fraud, false accounting and other suspected irregularities.

Her forensic experience includes financial investigation, corporate and fraud investigation, securities fraud investigation, asset tracing, anti-money laundering review, shareholders dispute, matrimonial dispute and probate dispute etc. She has been engaged by Regulators/ Government including the Securities and Futures Commission, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Department of Justice, the Independent Commission Against Corruption in various investigation/ enforcement actions acting as forensic accountant or expert witness.

Annie is an accomplished and experienced public speaker. She has made numerous presentations on forensic accounting, investigation, anti-money laundering, expert testimony, and on regulatory updates for clients, solicitors, bankers and accountants.

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Remarks

• Registration is requested, no walk-in will be entertained.
• Only registered participants are allowed to stay and attend the event.
• The event organizers reserve the right to change the format, date of the event due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice.
• The event will be conducted in English.
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