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    • January 14, 2026
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    • 12 sessions
    • Zoom Meeting
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    February 12th Lunch & Learn Session 

    You’ve Found Fraud – Now what?

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically.  You do not need to register again.  

    Session Synopsis

    Identifying fraud is just the tip of the iceberg – often what happens next determines whether an organization resolves the issue efficiently or creates new risks in the process.  We’ll take a look at how to develop a clear, complete, and mutual understanding of the actions needed to respond once fraud surfaces, without relying on improvised decision-making or institutional memory.  The session will first use a real-world scenario to identify “what not to do” moments and then delve into practical steps an organization can take to determine how and when to respond to fraud events.

    Presenter

    Lydia Hoffman, Enterprise Risk Officer – WA Department of Revenue

    Presenter Bio

    Lydia has over 20 years of experience in the audit and risk field with the State of Washington, including over 10 years as an internal auditor.  She is currently the Enterprise Risk Officer at the Department of Revenue, which includes Internal Control Officer duties and overseeing the Fraud and Risk program.  Her various roles over the years have ranged from inspecting prisons at the Department of Corrections, working on the pandemic fraud at the Washington Employment Security Department, and helping the Washington State Patrol to navigate police reform through strategic planning.    Lydia holds a bachelor’s degree from the Evergreen State College and designations for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).   Lydia also currently serves as the Institute for Internal Auditors Nisqually Chapter President.   

    Please Note

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

    Also – if you update your address in your profile, please email info@pnwacfe.org to notify us of the change. We will then update the sales tax location code in your profile accordingly. Thank you for your assistance!

    • February 12, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    February Lunch & Learn Session 

    You’ve Found Fraud – Now what?

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically.  You do not need to register again.  

    Session Synopsis

    Identifying fraud is just the tip of the iceberg – often what happens next determines whether an organization resolves the issue efficiently or creates new risks in the process.  We’ll take a look at how to develop a clear, complete, and mutual understanding of the actions needed to respond once fraud surfaces, without relying on improvised decision-making or institutional memory.  The session will first use a real-world scenario to identify “what not to do” moments and then delve into practical steps an organization can take to determine how and when to respond to fraud events.

    Presenter

    Lydia Hoffman, Enterprise Risk Officer – WA Department of Revenue

    Presenter Bio

    Lydia has over 20 years of experience in the audit and risk field with the State of Washington, including over 10 years as an internal auditor.  She is currently the Enterprise Risk Officer at the Department of Revenue, which includes Internal Control Officer duties and overseeing the Fraud and Risk program.  Her various roles over the years have ranged from inspecting prisons at the Department of Corrections, working on the pandemic fraud at the Washington Employment Security Department, and helping the Washington State Patrol to navigate police reform through strategic planning.    Lydia holds a bachelor’s degree from the Evergreen State College and designations for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).   Lydia also currently serves as the Institute for Internal Auditors Nisqually Chapter President.   

    Please Note

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

    Also – if you update your address in your profile, please email info@pnwacfe.org to notify us of the change. We will then update the sales tax location code in your profile accordingly. Thank you for your assistance!



Past events

January 14, 2026 Crypto Essentials: Chasing Shadows - Unmasking Fraud Schemes in the Crypto Era
December 10, 2025 Crypto Essentials: Mechanisms, Uses, and Emerging Frontiers
November 20, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Fraud Program Management
November 19, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Digital Deception: Unmasking Modern Fraud Tactics and Defenses
November 18, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Private Investigator or Forensic Accountant: Starting your own business
October 16, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Identifying Fraudulent Driver Licenses and ID Cards
September 18, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Building Trust in Investigative Interviews
August 21, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Personal CyberWellness
July 24, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Fraud Program Management
June 19, 2025 Annual Business Meeting
June 19, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Personal CyberWellness
May 22, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) and E-Commerce
April 24, 2025 Synergetic Coalitions
April 09, 2025 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (In-Person)
April 09, 2025 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (Virtual)
March 13, 2025 FBI's Fraud Trends and Reporting Tips
February 28, 2025 Student Association Event: 1st Person Perspective - Becoming a Financial Investigator
February 20, 2025 Decoding Fraud Risk: Bridging the Communication Gap
January 16, 2025 FDIC’s OIG and Fraud Schemes
December 12, 2024 Combatting Cyber Enabled Threats
November 22, 2024 Student Association Event: Identify Theft
November 14, 2024 Banking and Fraud 101
October 17, 2024 Still Not Immune: Fraud in the Public Charter School Sector in 2024
September 18, 2024 Opening Your Own Practice
August 15, 2024 Making the Most of your ACFE Membership
July 18, 2024 Investigating Mortgage Origination Fraud
July 09, 2024 Strategic Planning Session
June 18, 2024 Elder Abuse Investigations and Tips for a Successful Case Presentation
May 24, 2024 Student Assocation Event
April 18, 2024 ACFE PNW Meet the Board & Panel Discussion
March 14, 2024 Hiding in the Shadows

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