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CPAHub North proudly presents the episode on Unmasking the Money Trail: Insights into AML and Forensic Accounting
In this episode, we dive into the critical relationship between Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and forensic accounting, exploring how these two disciplines work together to combat financial crime. Our expert speakers, Dwayne King and Caroline Dixon, share their wealth of experience in fraud investigation and AML enforcement.
Speakers:
Dwayne King is currently the Chief AML Compliance Officer at WFCU Credit Union. Prior to joining WFCU Credit Union Dwayne was the Senior Manager of Forensics AML Advisory at Grant Thornton LLP and was involved in Anti-Money Laundering, Investigative Research, Investigations and the Litigation practice. Dwayne has also provided support for Grant Thornton’s whistleblower program (CARE). Prior to joining Grant Thornton Dwayne managed a team of 26 investigators as part of the Global Anti-Money Laundering Department for TD Bank. Dwayne has 27 years of experience in Law Enforcement and 8+ years investigating Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime. Dwayne is a court qualified Money Laundering expert. He has received his designation as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP).
In 2021 Dwayne was asked to be the Lead Financial Crimes investigator as part of a Federal Government Inquiry into Canada’s largest mass casualty event.
Caroline Dixon Partner at BDO and prior was Partner at Grant Thornton. Specializes in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, and litigation support services. She is passionate about creating fraud awareness, helping people mitigate risk, and protecting them from fraud. Caroline is a Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA),Investigative & Forensic Accountant (IFA),Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS),and is Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). She currently resides in beautiful Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Caroline has conducted a wide range of anti-fraud work, including fraud risk assessments and internal control compliance engagements. Her experience spans numerous industries, including the public sector, police services, healthcare, construction, not-for-profit, and pharmaceutical sectors. She regularly provides training to police, Crown Attorneys, senior management, and other employees on fraud awareness and prevention. Additionally, she has helped clients develop fraud policies and anti-fraud regimes. Caroline has also qualified numerous times as an expert witness in forensic accounting in various courts of law.
Episode Layout:
- Discussion 1: Overview of the working relationship between AML and Forensic Accounting.
- Discussion 2: Key Techniques and Tools in Forensic Accounting for Detecting Money Laundering
- Discussion 3: The Role of Forensic Accountants in AML Compliance and Enforcement
- Discussion 4: Challenges and Ethical Considerations in AML and Forensic Accounting
- Discussion 5: Real-World Case Studies: High-Profile Money Laundering Cases
- Discussion 6: Future Trends in AML and Forensic Accounting: Preparing for the Next Wave of Financial Crime
