CHARLOTTETOWN - UPEI's ProfitLearn, in association with CBDC West Prince Ventures, Resources West and the Rural Action Centre (Alberton), are joining forces with the RCMP to host a half-day event: Internal Fraud Prevention Forum: Tips, Trends and Tactics.
"ProfitLearn has built this program by collaborating with the business community and its professionals who have solid advice on how to diminish fraud," said Maxine Rennie, executive director of the CBDC West Prince Ventures. "This forum is a great way for business owners to learn how to protect their businesses."
The forum is aimed to aid the West Prince business community, and will assist owners and managers to minimize the risk of becoming victims of internal crime. It also hopes to increase understanding of appropriate internal protection practices.
The program will be lead by two certified fraud examiners, Corporal Troy MacLean, "L" Division Commercial Crime with the Charlottetown RCMP and Mary H. Best, CA at Arsenault, Best, Cameron, Ellis Chartered Accountants. Forum topics include: "What are the Red Flags" and "Controls to have in Place."
A panel of professionals will provide advice on how to minimize the risk of internal crime in large and small organizations. Members of the panel include: RCMP Cpl. Troy MacLean; Mary H. Best, CA; Karen Campbell, QC Cox & Palmer Law Firm; Ellen Rennie, Certified HR Professional; and Ron Hately, Insurance Broker, Cooke Insurance.
Small businesses and not-for profit groups are encouraged to attend the forum on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Rodd Mill River Resort. The fee is $25 per person.
To register, contact Barb MacDonald at the Rural Action Centre 853-3616 or barb.macdonald@cbdc.ca.
