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Speaker: Joseph Foy, Ph.D, CPA

Title:  The Impact of IRS-CI Citizens Academy on Forensic Accounting

Description: This presentation reveals an important but lesser-known partnership between IRS Criminal Investigation and accounting departments throughout the United States, offering crucial insights for forensic accountants. The partnership takes accounting students on a journey to simulate what it is like to be an IRS Special Agent for a day, working with real, live IRS Special Agents. In this presentation, participants learn about one type of simulation, investigating terrorism financing. The skills and knowledge gained from understanding terrorism financing are directly applicable to the forensic accounting field, where professionals must analyze complex financial data, identify suspicious transactions, and collaborate with law enforcement agencies. By mastering these concepts, students are better prepared to navigate the challenges of the forensic accounting profession, contributing to global efforts in crime prevention and enhancing their career prospects in a high-demand industry.

Here are the learning outcomes for the presentation. 

1.      Learn about the history and evolution of the IRS Citizen Academy.

2.      Discuss why these projects are important to Forensic Accounting.

3.      Discuss the roles of stakeholders and how a project is implemented.

4.      Describe the Terrorism Financing Investigation.

5.      Talk about the next steps and opportunities with these projects

BIO:  Dr. Joseph Foy is a former Special Agent for the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS. in 1991, he started in the IRS as a Revenue Agent in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1994, he transferred to the New York Field Office (NYFO) of the Criminal Investigation Division and worked as a Special Agent investigating tax evasion cases. From 2002 to 2012, he served in a collateral duty as the lead IRS Criminal Investigation spokesperson for the New York Field Office. Working intensely with the media, he has made many appearances on television and radio and was frequently quoted in newspapers commenting on financial fraud. He is an early adopter of the IRS Citizen Academy (formerly the Adrian Project) in the NYFO and authored the Terrorism Financing simulation. He retired in 2014 to pursue his doctoral degree and a career in academia.

Dr. Foy is currently a full-time Assistant Professor of the Online Business Programs at the City University of New York (CUNY), School of Professional Studies. Since 1999, he has taught approximately 150 undergraduate and graduate-level accounting, finance, and management courses in various schools, including CUNY, SUNY, NYU, University of South Florida, and Ave Maria University, Florida. He has taught over 15 different subjects, including basic, intermediate, and forensic accounting, financial statement analysis, and various tax classes. His teaching philosophy centers around experiential learning and helping connect what students read in the textbook to what transpires in real life. 

Dr. Foy holds a Doctorate of Professional Studies from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in New York, a Masters in Taxation from Long Island University, and a BA in Accounting Information Systems from CUNY at Queens College.  He is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of Maryland and Florida.

Dr. Foy's email is joseph.foy@cuny.edu

Prerequisites: Not Applicable

Agenda:

11:50 am ZOOM OPENS

11:55 am - ACFE BOARD REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION

12:00 - 1:00 PRESENTATION BEGINS

Recommended CPE hours: 1.0 credits

Event Policies

In order to receive CPE credit for this presentation, the attendee must attend for 50 minutes and answer three poll questions randomly presented during the event.

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Additional Information:

Delivery Method:  Group Internet Based

NASBA Sponsor No.  125230

The Houston Area Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

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