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FW ACFE February 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • February 24, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Texas Wesleyan University

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  • Special price for members

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The February 2026 Fort Worth ACFE Monthly Chapter meeting will be held at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Details are below:
            
Date : Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Speakers:

Wendell Parker, Investigative Fraud Consultant


Topic: Best Employee Ever
Objectives:

Recognize the importance of unbiased investigations by understanding how personal trust can cloud judgment.

Apply evidence-driven techniques to uncover facts through interviews, documentation, and digital forensics.

Identify proactive fraud prevention strategies such as internal controls, audits, and whistleblower programs.

Prerequisite:

No prerequisites are required.


Location:

Parking Location:

Parking Lot K (next to Lou's Place)

The spots blocked with traffic cones are for our event, so just move the cones. If there are no cones, you may park in any open spot in the lot.


Meeting Location:

Lou's Place

Texas Wesleyan University

1112 Wesleyan Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76105


Time:

12:00 Noon Check-in, Networking, Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Presentation


Price: $30 - Fort Worth ACFE Chapter Member

$45 - Non-Member / Guest

$30 - Government / Law Enforcement 

$25- Law Enforcement or Educator

$0 - Texas Wesleyan University Student

$10 - Other Students 


CPE Offered:

 1.0 Hour


Description

Join us for an eye-opening session: “Best Employee Ever”

Discover how a trusted, high-performing employee turned out to be at the center of a major fraud case. Learn critical lessons on avoiding bias, following evidence, and implementing strong internal controls to prevent theft and dishonesty. This real-world case study will equip you with practical strategies for objective investigations and fraud prevention.

Speaker(s) Information

Wendell Parker, CFE. Wendell is a Certified Fraud Examiner with over 19 years of investigative experience. He brings a unique perspective shaped by 26 years in the transportation industry and a distinguished military career. Wendell specializes in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating complex financial and operational risks and has led numerous high-profile cases that have protected organizations from fraud and operational threats. His expertise is complemented by advanced skills in SQL, Data Warehouse, Python, Power BI, and Tableau, ensuring consistent and insightful reporting. Wendell is recognized for his unwavering commitment to integrity, precision, and continuous improvement.

Additional Logistics

Lunch and parking are available and included in the registration price. If you have special dietary restrictions, please contact president@fwacfe.org

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