2026 Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference
The Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference is an annual event hosted by the LSU Department of Accounting and features speakers from around the country. Topics discussed include fraud across various industries. The conference is designed especially for certified public accountants, certified fraud examiners, certified internal auditors, forensic accountants, governmental accountants, attorneys, and other accounting and auditing professional or educators.
Conference Details
Thursday, July 23 – Friday, July 24
8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. each day
Crowne Plaza Hotel
4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
A special rate of $110 has been set up at the Crowne Plaza for conference attendees. To receive the special rate, reservations need to be made by Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at 225-925-2244 and use the group code "FAF" or let them know you are with the "Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference." You can also make a reservation online.
CPAs, Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Internal Auditors, forensic accountants, governmental accountants, other accounting and auditing professionals, educators, financial executives, and lawyers.
The conference qualifies for 16 CPE hours and 13.33 CLE hours.
Registration
Cost
The cost of attending the Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference is $400 for both days; $200 for one day; lunch included.
Registration & Payment
Coming soon!
Refunds & Cancellations
Cancellations must be requested in writing by Wednesday, July 15, 2026 to be eligible for a refund. Cancellation requests should be emailed to Elise Bridgewater. After July 15, 2026, no refunds will be issued.
Sponsors
Sponsors will be announced soon!
Conference Agenda
| Session | Speaker & Topic |
|---|---|
| Introduction 8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. |
Russell Crook, PhD Dean, LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business |
| Main Session 1 8:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Tracing in Commingled Accounts Adam Dormuth, CPA, CFF Scott Holt, Jr., CPA |
| Main Session 2 9:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Misappropriation Frauds J. Michael Inzina, CPA |
| Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. |
Valuation Update Jason MacMorran, CPA, CFF The Impact of Firm Culture on Fraud Detection Joe Howie |
| Lunch 12:35 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. |
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| Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 1:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
AI Washing: Overhype or Fraud? Deniz Appelbaum, PhD Private Company Transaction Method: Removing the Litigation Challenge Christopher Young, PhD |
| Main Session 3 2:50 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Effective AI Use, Prompt Engineering & More Christine Cheng, PhD, CPA |
| Session | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Introduction 8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. |
TBA |
| Main Session 1 8:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Human Side of Fraud: Behavioral Flags and Pressure Points Stephanie C. Palmertree, CPA |
| Main Session 2 9:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Fraud and Financial Crimes in the Dark Web Deniz Appelbaum, PhD |
| Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. |
Show Me the Money: Do's & Don'ts' for Your Asset Search Fred Abrams, JD Keywords of Deception: Textual Analytics as a Forensic Investigation Tool David Hayes, PhD Matt Reidenbach, PhD |
| Lunch 12:35 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. |
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| Breakout Sessions (Choose One) 1:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
Financial Crimes: BSA & AML Tiffany Matherne Bryant Messina Trust No One: How AI Rewrote the Rules of Cyber Detection Wes Ladd, CIA |
| Main Session 3 2:50 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Twists and Turns in a Huge Forensic Accounting Lawsuit Chrysta Castaneda, JD |
Meet the Speakers
Coming soon!
Questions?
Contact the LSU Department of Accounting at 225-578-6202 or accounting@lsu.edu.