Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
South Africa Chapter
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ABOUT
The ACFE SA Chapter resolved to create industry forums to discuss fraud issues pertaining to their specific needs. Objectives:
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Anti-intimidation & Ethical Practices Forum The AEPF was created to assist professionals in certain fields who are being intimidated for exposing corruption in the workplace. ACFE SA Forensic Industry Standard Forum The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is an international, professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime, with offices in North America, Europe and Japan and chapters around the globe, including one in South Africa. A Forensic Industry Standard Forum was established in the ACFE SA Chapter. The aim and purpose of the ACFE Forensic Industry Standard Forum is to represent and caters for all Industries, Science and non-Science Industries and disciplines and to bring the different forums and the forum leaders together. International standards and guidelines will be used as model to facilitate and promote the establishment of standards and guidelines for self-regulation of the South African environment. Chair - 2019 - De Wet Ferreira For more information, contact De Wet Ferreira at dewet@dnsforensics.co.za | ACFE SA Cyber Forum To give guidance in the industry in terms of standards and procedures. To create a platform where practical co-operation between the roll players and the distribution of information. Furthermore, to have a representative body for the digital forensic community 2019 - Chair: Danny Myburgh ACFE SA Healthcare Forum The ACFE Healthcare Forum work towards setting of academic standards for the Health Profession investigators and/or auditors and assist to develop training courses aimed at investigating healthcare fraud and abuse as well as forensic audits within the healthcare industry. It aims to ensure that the professional standards set interlinks to that of the ACFE Code of Ethics and Professional Standards and provide opportunities for individuals in the Health Care Industry to network, share experiences and discuss matters of concern. Last but not least to increase awareness of healthcare fraud and abuse in SA and will assist in identification and development of new opportunities to participate in combatting healthcare fraud in South Africa. For more information, contact minette@acfesa.co.za | ACFE SA Intelligence Gathering Forum The Intelligence Gathering Forum launched on 21 November 2012. From the discussions it was established that a definite need exists to establish such a forum, and several interesting ideas and suggestions was proposed and discussed. The main objectives for the forum was identified, and it was agreed that a subcommittee per objective will be established. Core Objectives:
The following Sub-Committees were formed: 1.Datasets per industry
2. Legality Issues 3. Disseminating Policies
4.Internationally
2019 - Melvin Yogolingam – Chair person ACFE SA Forensic Accounting Forum TBA |
__________________________________________ Danie du Plessis Foundation
Both the ACFE SA and the AFRICA Training Academy strive to encourage professionalism, specifically by promoting the CFE designation. This Foundation serves to assist certain individuals to ultimately be recognised as a Certified Fraud Examiner. |
Opportunities Scholarships are awarded on the basis of: Completed scholarship application | Recommendation Forms | Fraud-related interests, activities, goals and desired career path |
__________________________________________ Directors & Staff
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Melanie Venter | Finance Minette Niemann | Legal Officer Anita Nel | Training Officer | Blessed Moloto | Finance Assistant Leslin Marcus | Legal Assistant Portia Mphagi | Training Assistant | Zanel Jordaan | Branding & Communications Officer Nelly Khoza | Membership Officer Happygirl Motaung | Office Custodian | Katleho Seqapotsa | Marketing Assistant Anel De Meyer | Executive Personal Assistant |