Quite possibly one of the best destinations in the world to earn your CPE credits, with some fun in the sun.

Who We Are

ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 90,000 members, ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

OC ACFE Chapter #44 is a non-profit Section 501(c)(6) based in Irvine, CA. We are dedicated to fighting fraud by presenting programs and seminars to assist in the detection and prevention of fraud. Our members are Certified Fraud Examiners, Investigators, Law Enforcement, Certified Public Accountants, Auditors, Loss Prevention Personnel, Security Professionals, Attorneys, Professors, and Students.

Our Mission

ACFE’s mission is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime, and to assist the membership in its detection and deterrence.

OC ACFE Chapter #44’s mission is to serve the community by reducing fraud and white-collar crime, promote member interaction, and contribute to the common body of knowledge for fraud examinations.

Board of Directors


Past Board Members

On behalf of the entire OC ACFE Chapter, we extend our sincere thanks for your service.

Tracie Paulin, Former Chapter President

Leland Weinberg, Director

Susan Watson, Director

Pamela Fairbrother, Former Treasurer

Ernie Cooper, Former Chapter VP

Mary Kremzar, Director

Bob Radus, Director

John Palmer, Director

Saul Gordon, Former Chapter President

Dan Thomas, Director

Ross Reid, Director

Chris Wright, Former Treasurer, Training & Marketing

Larry Rosipalja, Director

Kathleen Flumara, Director