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• FW ACFE February 2026 Chapter Meeting

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

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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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• FW ACFE March 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • When
    March 31, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  The March 2026 Fort Worth ACFE Monthly Chapter meeting will be held at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Details are below:
              

  Date :	Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  Speakers:	Matthew Oleniuk, CIA, PMP theRiskInsider.com
  Topic:	Project Isn't Telling You the Truth
  Objectives:	Why formal project reporting often obscures early warning signs rather than revealing them – and how this creates false assurance. The recurring patterns that indicate a project is entering dangerous territory, even when dashboards remain “green.” How routine metrics and reporting practices create blind spots that mask emerging issues and accountability gaps. Practical ways oversight professionals can surface uncomfortable truths earlier and intervene before failures escalate.
  Prerequisite:	No prerequisites are required.
  Location: Platform:	Virtual Zoom
  Time:	12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch and Presentation
  Price:	$10 - Fort Worth ACFE Chapter Member $20 - Non-Member / Guest $10 - Government / Law Enforcement  $10- Law Enforcement or Educator $0 - Texas Wesleyan University Student $10 - Other Students
  CPE Offered:	1.0 Hour

  
  

  Description

  Most projects watch the dashboard, not the road. Leaders and oversight functions rely on familiar metrics and reassuring “green” indicators – even as meaningful warning signs emerge outside the reporting frame. Dashboards capture activity, not vulnerability, and they routinely filter out the uncomfortable signals decision-makers most need to see.

  This session examines how early signs of project failure are missed, diluted, or misinterpreted long before timelines slip or issues become visible. Drawing on real-world oversight experience, Matthew shows why the conditions that matter most rarely appear in slide decks, how routine reporting creates blind spots and false assurance, and where accountability quietly erodes when no one is looking.

  Speaker(s) Information

  Matthew Oleniuk is a former senior executive with more than 15 years of experience providing oversight of large, complex projects. He has seen firsthand how serious issues remain invisible to decision-makers – and how fragmented accountability and team dynamics can quietly push initiatives toward failure.

  Through his work at The Risk Insider, Matthew helps leaders and oversight professionals recognize early warning signs others miss, challenge reassuring narratives, and surface uncomfortable truths before problems escalate into visible breakdowns.

   

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• 2026 Fort Worth ACFE Scholarship Application

  • When
    March 31, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  The Fort Worth Chapter ACFE's annual scholarship application opens January 1, 2026. Our scholarship awards are typically (but not limited to) $500 each. Support documentation can be attached at the end of your online application or emailed to president@fwacfe.org after the completion of your application. You must submit your application and all supporting documents by 5:00 PM on March 31, 2026 to be considered for this scholarship award. 

  To begin the scholarship application, please press the "Register" button on the left-hand side of this page.

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• 14th Annual Tolleson Fraud Conference

  • When
    May 01, 2026
  •  
    7:15 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Nick and Lou Martin University Center

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  The 14th Annual Tolleson Fraud Conference, co-hosted by Texas Wesleyan University and the Fort Worth ACFE Chapter, is an in-person event held on Texas Wesleyan University campus in Fort Worth, TX. For more information on the event and the speakers, please visit the event page.

  Date :	Friday, May 1, 2026
  Topics & Speakers:	Choices and Consequences Jerome Mayne, Founder, Fraudcon, Inc. and Mayne Speakers, Inc. Inside Financial Crimes: Auto Financing and Banking - Wire Fraud, Account Takeovers, and Money Laundering Steve Christian, Director, Anti-Financial Crimes & Compliance, Toyota Financial Services Hiding in Plain Sight: Vendor Invoice Fraud Inside Routine Work Rick Roybal, Vendor Audit Manager, Matador Resources Company Autopsy of Fraud from Birth to Life Lori Varnell, Chief - White Collar Crime and Public Integrity, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office More speakers coming soon Panel Discussion: Priorities for 2026 Acacia Nolen, Director Compliance & Anti-Fraud, BNSF Railway Patrice Randle, City Auditor, City of Fort Worth Camille Stout, Managing Director, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young LLP Rachel Young, Manager, Pario Forensic Accounting More panelists coming soon Moderator: Joshua Stone, Internal Audit Manager, HF Sinclair
  Objectives:	Develop a deeper understanding of financial fraud by studying actual fraud cases Identify methods used to commit financial fraud Examine different approaches to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud Evaluate strategies to assess and mitigate the risk of fraud Understand how fraud impacts individuals, consumers, organizations, and society
  Prerequisites:	No prerequisites are required
  Location:	Nick and Lou Martin University Center (2nd floor flyer) Texas Wesleyan University 3165 E. Rosedale Street Fort Worth, TX 76105
  Parking:	Complimentary parking provided in lot B (3165 E Rosedale St) and lots C & D (1260 Collard St) - see campus map
  Time:	Check-In, Breakfast, and Networking: 7:15 am - 8:00 am Speaker Sessions: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Prices (through April 24th):	Guest: $325 ACFE Fort Worth Chapter Member: $275 Group (5 or more): $275 Student: $75
  Prices (after April 24th):	Guest: $350 ACFE Fort Worth Chapter Member: $300 Group (5 or more): $300 Student: $100
  CPEs Offered:	9.0 hours (TSBPA approved); includes 2.0 hours ethics for CFEs (this is not approved as ethics for CPAs) We have registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE program.

  
  

  Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided and are included in the registration cost. A 100% refund will be available through April 24th. You may also transfer your registration to a different individual if you are no longer able to attend.

  A group rate is available for groups of 5 or more. Contact president@fwacfe.org for assistance with registration.

  The event is planned as in-person format only (no virtual attendance option).

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