Fraud & Industry Conference - VIRTUAL

Overview

VIRTUAL OPTION

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:

• Bret Hood – 21st Century Learning & Consulting
  "Fraud Awareness & Statement Analysis"
  "The Invisible Facade: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills to Prevent and Detect Hidden Ethical Dilemmas"

• Karl J. Ahlrichs, CSP, VMP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR 
  Industry - "Unlocking the Strengths of a Multigenerational Team"
  Fraud - "Ethics with a Dash of Courage in an AI World"
  Fraud - "ACFE Report to the Nations"

• Nicole Hensley - Montana Department of Revenue
  "Scams are Evolving: Are You Ready?"

• Kirsten Madsen & Sidney Du Varney - Office of the Montana State Auditor
  "Clarifying Crypto"

• Kari Weber - FBI Forensic Accountant

• Tommy Stephens - K2 Enterprises
  Industry - "K2's Microsoft Copilot, Including Agentic AI"
  Industry - "K2's Stop Wasting Time in Excel"
  Fraud - "K2's Technology-Focused Internal Controls to Combat Theft and Fraud"

Whether you're in audit, advisory, or compliance, this conference will sharpen your fraud awareness and strengthen your ethical decision-making.

All materials will be electronic only - available in your portal account - up to 5 days before the event.

Highlights

This two-day VIRTUAL 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.