Fraud & Industry Conference
16.00 Credits
Member Price $600.00
Price will increase by $100 after 9/4
Non-Member Price $700.00
Price will increase by $100 after 9/4
Overview
As fraud risks, regulatory pressures, and operational challenges continue to evolve, CPAs need practical insights they can apply immediately. That’s why MTCPA has combined its Fraud and Industry Conferences into one dynamic two-day event. Designed for professionals in business, industry, and public practice, the conference features timely sessions on fraud prevention, ethics, leadership, and emerging industry issues—along with opportunities for meaningful discussion and connection with peers from across the profession.
Speakers:
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Bret Hood – 21st Century Learning & Consulting
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Karl J. Ahlrichs, CSP, VMP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
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Kari Weber - FBI Forensic Accountant
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Tommy Stephens - K2 Enterprises
Whether you're in audit, advisory, or compliance, this conference will sharpen your fraud awareness and strengthen your ethical decision-making.
This course is the LIVE option. For the VIRTUAL option, go to the MTCPA Webcasts tab under the main CPE menu.
Highlights
This two-day event blends top industry updates with fraud prevention, ethics, and real-world case insights. Join us for a fresh, streamlined conference experience designed for CPAs across business, industry, and public practice.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Bret Hood, 21st Century Learning & Consulting
Bret Hood is a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and nationally recognized expert in financial crimes, ethics, leadership, and money laundering. During his 25-year career with the FBI, he worked on major investigations including 9/11, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the HealthSouth fraud case. Following his retirement, Bret founded 21st Century Learning & Consulting, LLC, where he provides leadership, fraud prevention, ethics, and compliance training to organizations around the world. He also serves as an adjunct professor and speaker for organizations including the University of Virginia and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Kari Weber
Kari is a forensic accountant with the FBI, based in Helena. She specializes in financial exploitation.
Karl Ahlrichs
Karl Ahlrichs is a business strategist, human capital consultant, and nationally recognized speaker specializing in ethics, leadership, and workforce performance in today’s evolving business environment. With experience spanning Silicon Valley startups, HR consulting, and organizational transformation, Karl helps organizations improve culture, accountability, and employee performance. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and expert in HR, LEAN processes, and risk management, he is also the author of an upcoming book exploring ethics and professional skepticism in an AI-driven workplace.
Tommy Stephens Jr, K2 Enterprises LLC
Tommy Stephens, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is a shareholder with K2 Enterprises and a nationally recognized speaker on accounting technology, internal controls, and financial management. With experience as an auditor, CFO, consultant, and public accounting firm owner, Tommy has delivered more than 3,200 educational sessions to over 82,000 professionals across the U.S. and Canada. He is a frequent presenter on topics including AI, Excel, Power BI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies for accounting and finance professionals.
Non-Member Price $700.00
Member Price $600.00