The Houston ACFE invites you to join us for our September In Person Training Event for Networking and Education. Lunch, Learn and Network! And this will be your LAST CHANCE to enter a drawing for a free registration for the Houston ACFE conference in October.
This event is a two hour event. If you aren't a member yet, this is a great time to join!! Join at the Houston ACFE website: www.houstonacfe.org
Speaker: Katherine Cobb, CFE CTP
Presentation: "Fortify the Vault: Fraud Prevention for Financial Professionals"
Description: This training offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving fraud landscape, highlighting trends such as check fraud, business email compromise, cyber-enabled scams, and synthetic identity fraud. Attendees gain insight into tactics used by fraudsters—including social engineering and romance scams—and learn actionable strategies for prevention and early detection. Real-world scenarios, industry data, and practical tips equip professionals to safeguard their organizations and themselves against increasingly sophisticated threats. Resources for reporting fraud and enhancing security posture are also provided.
Bio: Katherine is currently the Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Manager of the Bank of Houston. Katherine Cobb brings 18 years of banking expertise to her current role as Senior Vice President and Treasury Management Manager at Bank of Houston. A Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Treasury Professional, Katherine is nationally recognized for her leadership in cash management and fraud prevention. She combines sharp industry insight with a passion for education, regularly authoring white papers and blog posts to empower financial professionals. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and shares practical fraud mitigation strategies through speaking engagements and professional forums. Learn more on LinkedIn.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize common fraud tactics and emerging schemes targeting financial institutions
- Apply practical prevention strategies across fraud types including BEC, check fraud, and social engineering
- Strengthen incident response through reporting tools, verification processes, and institutional safeguards
Timetable:
10:45 am Arrive and check in
10:55 am: Welcome Members and Drawing
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Presentation and Lunch
Event Policies:
Program Cancellation Policy
If you have registered and/or paid for an event and you need to cancel, you MUST cancel online through your account no later than 5 days prior to the event, unless otherwise indicated in specific event policies, to request a refund and/or cancel your registration. The Chapter must confirm event registrations with the venue prior to the event and any changes after this time period can become a financial cost to the Chapter. The Chapter reserves the right to make the final determination on what percentage charge/refund will be returned for cancellations made after the cutoff. The default condition is that cancellations made after cutoff will be charged at 100% and/or no refunds will be allowed. In the event the Chapter determines that partial charges or refunds will be allowed, they will be made on a case by case basis.
In the event of having to cancel one of the events, the Chapter would immediately send an email blast to all registrants with the emails they used for registration. The Chapter media relations officer would post on all social media platforms notifying members of the cancellation, and the Chapter webmaster would also post cancellation on the Chapter website.
In the event an attendee does not show up to the event, the registration cost will be forfeited. If payment at the door was the selected method, then the attendee will be billed for the full cost of the event. The Chapter reserves the right to bar future registrations for any attendees who routinely register and fail to pay and/or attend the event. If you have any questions you may email events@houstonacfe.org."
For more information regarding refund, complaint and/or program cancellation policies, please visit the Terms & Conditions section of the website, or email us at events@houstonacfe.org.
Additional Information:
Delivery Method: Group Live
Prerequisites: Not Applicable
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Who Should Attend: Anti-fraud professionals, Auditors, Accountants, Attorneys, Investigators, Law Enforcement, Educators, Students
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
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
For concerns regarding course offerings, certifications or complaints, please contact: Sasha Gartman, Training Director at the Houston ACFE.
