TXCPA Houston CFO Controllers Peer Group

TXCPA Houston is excited to continue our CFO Controllers Peer Group initiative, fostering collaboration and professional growth within the Houston community. Join us for quarterly in-person sessions designed for CFOs and Controllers to connect and discuss current financial topics.

This Quarter's Topic
Third Party Threats: Protecting Your Company Beyond Its Walls
Led by Emily McKee and Sasha Gartman of Weaver

Join TXCPA Houston and Weaver for a discussion about third-party fraud. When doing business with vendors, contractors, sales agents, and other third parties, it’s important to understand fraud and corruption risk.

We’ll discuss common third-party fraud schemes, what companies are doing to prevent, deter, and detect third-party fraud, and best practices from the perspective of the forensic accountants investigating these breaches of trust.

Event Overview
📅 Wed. May 27
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (presentation & discussion | 2 CPE hours)
🍷 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (networking social hour)
📍 TXCPA Houston Office, 1233 W Loop South, Houston, TX 77027

Cost: Member: $35, Nonmember: $55
Please note, this event is in-person only and space is limited.

• Join to learn and exchange experiences with peers from similarly sized organizations in breakout groups.
• Following the discussion, enjoy conversations in a relaxed networking social hour to connect with fellow financial leaders.

🌟 Not a TXCPA member? That’s okay! This event is open to all CFOs, Controllers, and executive level Finance professionals interested in connecting and growing together.

 
For event and registration questions, please reach out to Nicole Lartigue at nlartigue@txcpahouston.cpa. Thank you!

Ready to secure your spot? Click below to register.

Emily McKee, CFE, has over nine years of experience investigating alleged breaches of law and corporate policy, including financial misrepresentation, breach of duty and/or contract, conflicts of interest, harassment and discrimination. She engages in proactive compliance management, including third-party due diligence, whistleblower hotline management and trend analysis, compliance policy implementation and compliance training.

Emily has experience with international bribery and corruption investigations, including transaction tracing and financial analysis for allegations of bribery of foreign government officials. She provides litigation support and reviews business interruption and lost profit claims. Emily leads investigation teams, maintains communication with clients and counsel, and monitors quality on forensic investigations of all sizes.

Emily is a certified fraud examiner (CFE) and is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). She earned a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Oklahoma.

Sasha Gartman, CFE, CAMS, has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, compliance and financial services. Before joining Weaver, Sasha served as a manager in the Fraud Investigations and Dispute Services of a Big Four firm. Her career focus has been on forensic investigations, litigation services, third parties due diligence, anti-money laundering, implementation of compliance policies and procedures, and internal controls. Her strong background in forensics and litigation services has allowed her to specialize in economic damages analysis, quantification and evaluation of loss claims, cash tracing analysis, detailed review of accounting records, evaluation of complex data sets resulting from allegations of fraud, FCPA violations and financial misrepresentation.

Sasha is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), national and Houston chapter, and Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS). She graduated with a Master of Economics with a minor in finance from the University of Cologne, Germany, as well as a Master of Management from Russia State University of Humanities in Moscow. Sasha is fluent in German and Russian.

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