Accounts Payable: Navigating Fraud Risks

Join us for an enlightening webinar designed to equip finance professionals with the knowledge and tools to safeguard their organizations. In this session, we will delve into the latest strategies and technologies that can be employed to detect and prevent fraud within the AP process. Attendees will learn about common fraudulent schemes, including fake vendor setups, duplicate payments, and invoice manipulations. The webinar will also cover practical steps for establishing robust internal controls, enhancing verification processes, and leveraging advanced analytics to identify suspicious activities. Whether you are a financial officer, an accounts payable specialist, or an auditor, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you minimize risks and protect your organization’s financial integrity. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your defenses against AP Fraud.

Paul Zikmund
SVP Chief Risk, Compliance & Information Security Officer, Berkadia

Paul is responsible for managing the company’s enterprise risk management program, ethics & compliance, internal audit function, information security, data privacy, and corporate investigations. Prior to his role at Berkadia, Paul served as a Director of Baker Tilly’s Global Fraud and Forensic Investigations, Compliance and Security Services practice. There, he was responsible for helping clients develop, assess, and administer ethics and compliance programs, conduct global and cross-border fraud and misconduct investigations, including bribery, corruption, and compliance matters and manage risks related to ethics and compliance failures.

Grace Chlosta
Content Manager, IOFM

Grace Chlosta joined the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM) in 2022 in a new role for the team as the Content Manager. She is responsible for the planning, organization, development, and implementation of all the content for IOFM’s digital products and (virtual and in-person) events. Grace is committed to ensuring that IOFM’s content stays timely, relevant, and actionable for all financial operations professionals, and works closely with a team of content developers, industry leaders, and subject matter experts to guarantee this happens.