Crime fiction group to learn about fraud

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Northeast Florida Sisters in Crime will meet at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. The topic is “The Magic of Fighting Fraud.”

If it seems like fraud is popping up everywhere, that’s because it is. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates organizations lose 5% of their gross revenue to employee fraud and abuse. That comes to nearly $5 trillion per year around the globe!

John Tonsick, CPA, CFE, is a forensic accountant with more than 40 years of experience as a “Big 4” auditor, consultant and Fortune 50 executive. He’s published numerous articles on fraud and corporate governance. He is an author, speaker and magician.

“The Magic of Fighting Fraud” is both entertaining and informative. The presentation is illustrated with magic and fascinating stories about actual frauds. Topics include:

  • the nature and prevalence of fraud
  • how fraud happens
  • why fraud happens
  • tips for minimizing fraud

Participants will gain valuable insight into the nature and prevalence of fraud and become more aware of how to minimize its effects. This will be a hybrid meeting (both personal attendance and Zoom.)

Members can pre-register to Zoom this meeting at nefloridasistersincrime.org.

For further information, contact floridasistersincrime@gmail.com.

Bring your coffee and bring a friend. The group welcomes misters and sisters to learn more about writing, promoting and enjoying crime fiction.