2026 Annual GACFE Conference
A Full Day of Expert Insights for Fraud Examiners, Auditors & Financial Crime Professionals
Join the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners for our flagship annual conference. On Thursday, October 1, 2026, we bring together fraud examiners, internal auditors, compliance officers, and financial crime professionals for a packed day of expert-led sessions at Norfolk Southern Headquarters in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. This year's program spans tax fraud investigations, federal cybersecurity threats, corporate compliance, a special FBI keynote, an industry panel on artificial intelligence, and a closing session on professional ethics — all backed by 8.0 CPE credits.
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 – 8:00 AM | Breakfast & Registration | — | |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Tax Return Identity Theft | Steve Perry, EA | 1.0 |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Tax Litigation | Hale Sheppard | 1.5 |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Cyber Security | Davey Ware, FBI | 1.0 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Lunch & Networking | — | |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Keynote | Aaron Seres & Lance Giles, FBI | 1.0 |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Compliance | Elizabeth Simon | 1.0 |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Not AI | Brandi Steinberg · Nicole Ponziani · Philip Munguia | 1.0 |
| 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Ethics | David Voorhees | 1.5 |
| Total CPE Credits | 8.0 | ||
Steve Perry, EA
Steven P. Perry is an Enrolled Agent, U.S. Army veteran, and West Point graduate dedicated to taxpayer representation before the IRS. With expertise in collections, payroll tax exposure, and business compliance, he brings a direct, practical approach to solving complex tax problems for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
8:00 – 9:00 AMHale Sheppard
Hale has participated in over 250 Tax Court cases and obtained dozens of Private Letter Rulings. Recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, and Law360, he holds five degrees including LL.M.s from the University of Florida and University of Chile, and has published over 315 tax articles nationwide.
9:00 – 10:30 AMElizabeth Simon
With more than two decades of experience, Elizabeth leads engagements in corporate compliance, ethics, fraud risk management, and enterprise risk. A CPA, CFE, CCEP, and CIPP-US, she has held VP-level compliance roles at Progress Residential and FirstKey Homes, and served as Director of Ethics & Compliance at Cox Enterprises.
1:00 – 2:00 PMDavid Voorhees, CFE
David Voorhees is a Certified Fraud Examiner and forensic accountant specializing in uncovering hidden financial risk and operational leakage for small to mid-sized businesses. Through Blue Horizon Group, he delivers proactive fraud risk assessments and business health checks for private equity, venture capital, and M&A transactions.
3:00 – 4:30 PMPlease log in or create an account to register.