FW ACFE September 2025 Chapter Meeting

When
September 23, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
Texas Wesleyan University

Registration

Chapter Member – $30.00
Special price for members
Educator (chapter member) – $25.00
Educator (non-member) – $25.00
Government / Law Enforcement (chapter member) – $30.00
Government / Law Enforcement (non-member) – $30.00
Guest ticket (non-chapter member) – $45.00
Speaker
Student – $10.00
Texas Wesleyan Student

The September 2025 Fort Worth ACFE Monthly Chapter meeting will be held at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Details are below:

Date :	Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Speakers:	Martha Parra, Manager Special Investigations, General Motors Financial
Topic:	Building an Anti-Fraud Culture Based on the Three Lines of Defense Model
Objectives:	Recognize the three lines of defense model and how it contributes to a comprehensive anti/fraud culture in organizations. Define and optimize the distinct roles and responsibilities for managing fraud risk across the three lines. Identify opportunities to enhance employee's accountability in fraud prevention and detection.
Prerequisite:	No prerequisites are required.
Location:	Parking Location: Parking Lot K (directly next to Lou's Place) Meeting Location: Lou's Place Texas Wesleyan University 1112 Wesleyan Street Fort Worth, Texas 76105
Time:	12:00 Noon Check-in, Networking, Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Presentation
Price:	$30 - Fort Worth ACFE Chapter Member $45 - Non-Member / Guest $30 - Government / Law Enforcement $25- Law Enforcement or Educator $0 - Texas Wesleyan University Student $10 - Other Students
CPE Offered:	1.0 (Ethics)

Description

This presentation's focus is on building an Anti-Fraud culture based on the Three Lines of Defense Model.

Speaker Information

With over 18 years of experience in finance, risk management, and fraud prevention, Martha Parra brings deep expertise and strategic insight to the fight against financial crime. Currently serving as Manager of Special Investigations at GM Financial, Martha leads internal investigations, her work encompasses forensic examinations, information gathering, and conducting witness and admission-seeking interviews.

Martha began her career in financial services with Citibank Colombia and Scotiabank, where she developed a strong foundation in fraud risk management. Her career spans both Latin America and North America, giving her a perspective on regional fraud trends. She has focused on designing and implementing robust fraud prevention programs, policies, and strategies that strengthen organizational fraud risk management. Martha is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) passionate about empowering teams and fostering a strong anti-fraud culture across organizations.

Lunch and parking are available and included in the registration price. If you have special dietary restrictions, please contact president@fwacfe.org