Title of Session or Presentation:

The Magic of Fighting Fraud

Description of Session:

Organizational fraud is widespread, and statistics reflect this reality. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that organizations lose around 5% of their gross revenue due to employee fraud and abuse, which amounts to over $5 trillion annually worldwide.

“The Magic of Fighting Fraud” is a presentation that is both entertaining and informative. It features captivating magic tricks and intriguing stories about real cases of fraud.

Key topics covered include:
- The nature and prevalence of fraud
- How fraud happens
- Why fraud happens
- Tips for minimizing fraud risk

Participants will gain valuable insights into organizational fraud and learn how to better protect themselves and their organizations from potential fraud risks. 

Speaker:

John Tonsick, CPA, CFE

Speaker Bio:

John Tonsick is a forensic accountant and one of America’s leading experts on fraud. He is also a magician who uses magic, humor, and fascinating stories from his own case files to take you on an informative and entertaining tour through the fraudster’s world of deception, sleight of hand, and misdirection. He has published numerous articles on fraud and corporate governance and is a contributing author to “Fraud Casebook: Lessons from the Bad Side of Business”. He has been interviewed by MSNBC, the Wall Street Journal, CFO Magazine, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. His unique perspective is shaped by more than 45 years of experience as a “Big 4” auditor, consultant, and Fortune 50 executive. Author, speaker, and magician, John’s informative and entertaining presentations have made him popular around the globe. 

Registration Deadline:

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Registration Fee:

Members $55, Non-Members $65

Prices increase by $5 after 11/26/2025. Late registrants are not guaranteed a special party favor.

This meeting qualifies for 1 hour of Fraud CPE

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

January 21, 2026