Speaker: Jeff Harfenist, Partner RSM, Senior Firm Expert for Anti-Corruption Compliance and Complex Internal Investigations (FCPA and Fraud)


Using a number of case studies, the program will explore real-world instances of fraudulent behaviors and the forensic protocols and tools used to investigate and provide answers to critical questions surrounding the unlawful acts. We will also delve into the recent updated guidance released by the Department of Justice in April 2019, titled Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs. This discussion will focus on the Guidance from the perspective of forensic professionals including the implementation of monitoring applications.

Jeff is one of RSM’s most experienced fraud experts and is the leader of the firm’s global anti-corruption practice. He has more than 30 years of forensic accounting experience, having managed teams on some of the most high-profile investigations in U.S. history, including Tyco and Enron. Advising multinational organizations and their counsel, Jeff has extensive experience leading domestic and international engagements for public and private organizations across numerous industries.

His practice focuses on fraud-related matters, including alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), other international anti-corruption statutes, kickbacks, embezzlement, Ponzi schemes, financial statement fraud, M&A anti-corruption due diligence and joint venture audits. Jeff guides organizations on compliance and due diligence best practices, risk assessments, assisting clients in developing and implementing anti-corruption and anti-fraud compliance programs, and the ongoing testing and monitoring of these programs. He is experienced in conducting internal investigations in response to inquiries by regulatory bodies.

Skilled in implementing systems designed to detect fraud and mitigate risk, Jeff is adept at utilizing forensic tools to identify anomalous transactions and high-risk relationships. He is experienced in working with large data sets, having managed matters involving more than 50 million documents.
A sought-after presenter on international fraud-related matters, Jeff has published and presented extensively on managing fraud risk, including on such topics as FCPA, compliance, monitoring, electronic databases, risk assessments, among others. He was previously the national fraud and forensic service leader for a tax and business consulting firm.