2026 Fraud & Cybersecurity Conference - Virtual
8.0 Credits
Member Price $415.00
Non-Member Price $565.00
Overview
New! Cybersecurity Awareness Month Featured Event
The threats are evolving, are you? Fraudsters are getting smarter, attacks are becoming more frequent and AI is weaponizing cybercrime in ways we’ve never seen. For CPAs, CFOs and risk leaders, "awareness" isn't just a buzzword, it's your primary line of defense.
Join our live expert presenters online to master the practical strategies needed to protect your clients, your organization and your professional reputation.
The event’s agenda will cover:
- AI-Powered Attacks:Understand exactly how criminals are using artificial intelligence to scale their operations.
- The Fraud Landscape:A deep dive into the latest schemes targeting organizations right now.
- Response Tactics: Learn the practical steps to detect and respond to ransomware and data breaches.
Earn 8 hours of CPE while gaining high-impact, actionable intelligence.
Stop the risk before it starts…secure your seat today!
The event's On24 platform allows you to join from your home or office, ensuring easy access to all sessions. We look forward to connecting with you online for a memorable and enriching experience.
CPE Credit:
This group-live (non-self-study) program is designed to qualify for CPE credit under the CPE Guidelines established by the Florida Board of Accountancy under the FL DBPR.
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In addition to FICPA member discounts, you can save uyp to 15% when registering groups of five or more from the same organization. Contact FICPA Member Services at MSC@ficpa.org or call 850-224-2727 ext. 1 for details.
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Cancellation Policy
We love to see you commit to the Virtual Fraud and Cybersecurity Conference early, but know sometimes life forces schedules to change. If that happens, you have options. Please let our member services team know which option you select below:
- Receive a full refund to your original payment method, transfer your balance to a future event, or place money on account by canceling before October 22, 2026. Call or email MSC at MSC@ficpa.org or call 850-224-2727 ext. 1
- Receive a partial refund to your original payment method, transfer your balance to a future event, or place money on account, minus the event cancellation fee of $55 by cancelling on or after October 22, 2026. Call or email MSC at MSC@ficpa.org or call 850-224-2727 ext. 1
Please review the FICPA CPE Policies for additional information : CPE Policies
Highlights
- Fraud
- Cybersecurity
- AI, Chat GPT
Prerequisites
This conference is open to all levels with an interest in cyber and fraud risks impacting the accounting profession.
Designed For
This conference is designed for CPAs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, and other professionals working in any industry which could be impacted by cyber risks or fraud.
Objectives
This conference will address the current Fraud and Cyber trends impacting the accounting industry. Audience members will gain practical knowledge and skills to implement in their practice or organization.
Preparation
None
Notice
This is a live virtual event.
Thursday, October 29th
General Session
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Every CPA and Organization Must Know
Paul Harrison Jr, Manager, Cyber Risk Consulting, RSM US LLPPaul Harrison Jr
Paul Harrison provides cybersecurity assessment and consultation services to a variety of technology and financial entities. Paul’s experience includes program development and implementation. He focuses primarily on banking, insurance, and other financial institutions. Paul has 10 years of combined experience working within a Fortune 100 technology company and consulting. Paul is a national leader in RSM’s technical cyber internal audit practice and cyber subject matter expert in the policy, standard, and procedure development practice.
In this session audience members will:
- Identify core cybersecurity concepts, common threat types, and control fundamentals that every CPA and organization should understand to assess cyber risk effectively.
- Recognize how cybersecurity risks impact financial reporting, internal controls, compliance obligations, and enterprise risk management.
- Apply practical cybersecurity fundamentals to evaluate governance, policies, and safeguards within an organization, including how management can reduce cyber-related business risk.
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Cybersecurity Risks Facing CPA Firms Today
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- TBD
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Trust but Verify: Managing Cyber Risk and Evaluating Vendor Security
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- How AI Is Being Used to Commit Fraud and How to Detect It
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Digital Forensics: Following the Money Trail
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- E-Discovery: Cutting Through the Noise
Sean Leonard, Digital Forensic Examiner, Manager, Forvis MazarsSean Leonard
Sean is a manager in the Forensics practice at Forvis Mazars and brings more than 10 years of experience in digital forensics. He specializes in imaging, extracting, and analyzing data across digital devices, email platforms, social media, cloud accounts, and other types of electronically stored information. From recovering deleted files to building a forensic trail that proves wrongdoing, his work supports clients across intellectual property theft, hacking and malware incidents, improper computer use, financial fraud, family law, personal injury, and worker compensation matters.
He also manages the eDiscovery practice to assist in document and email review. He deals with a variety of matters including, but not limited to, forensic accounting investigations, data breach & notification support, legal discovery, and internal investigations.
Sean is an EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), a Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA), and holds a GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF) certification.
Sean is a graduate of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, with a B.S. degree in digital forensics and a minor in criminal justice. He also holds an M.S. in digital forensic sciences from Champlain College.
As fraud and cybersecurity matters generate larger, more complex ESI data sets, e-discovery tools help cut through the noise and surface the facts that matter most. They allow teams to handle incidents more effectively, focus faster on what is relevant, and move matters in the right direction. In this session audience members will:
- Understand how e-discovery tools support fraud and cybersecurity investigations involving large ESI data sets.
- Identify ways e-discovery tools help surface relevant communications, documents, and key facts more efficiently.
- Recognize how e-discovery workflows can improve speed, defensibility, and cost-effectiveness in complex matters.
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- TBD
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
Non-Member Price $565.00
Member Price $415.00