The Fraud Threat Landscape: Emerging Risks Every Executive Should Be Watching (08/18/2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Speakers: Nathan Merulla, CPA, CFE and Carly Lyndaker, CPA

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Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Virtual Zoom Event: Attendees will receive a Zoom registration and the Zoom link prior to the event.

Event Description:

Cost: Free for 2026 Members of the Albany ACFE Chapter

$20.00 Non-Members of the Albany ACFE Chapter

Webinar Description

Fraud is evolving rapidly as artificial intelligence, sophisticated cybercriminals and increasingly complex business environments create new vulnerabilities for organizations. Businesses must stay ahead of emerging threats that can impact financial performance, operations and reputation.

In this webinar, fraud specialists from Dannible & McKee, LLP will explore the most significant emerging risks organizations face today and share practical approaches for strengthening fraud risk management. Attendees will gain insights into how leading organizations are adapting their risk management programs, enhancing oversight and building greater resilience in an increasingly complex landscape. This session will equip you with actionable strategies to help your organization anticipate change, prioritize critical risks and navigate uncertainty with confidence.

In this webinar, attendees will:

Understand the latest fraud schemes and emerging trends impacting organizations today.
Identify the highest-priority risks executives should monitor.
Explore practical strategies to strengthen fraud prevention and response.
Gain actionable recommendations for building a more resilient fraud risk management program.

Speaker Biographies

Nathan Merulla, CPA, CFE is an audit manager at Dannible & McKee, LLP, specializing in audit, review and compilation services for clients across a variety of industries, including architecture and engineering, construction, manufacturing and retail. He has extensive experience performing employee benefit plan audits, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhead rate audits and forensic accounting engagements. Nathan also provides clients with fraud risk assessment, investigative and consulting services.

Carly Lyndaker, CPA, is an audit senior at Dannible & McKee, LLP specializing in audits, reviews and compilation services for diverse range of clients, with a focus in the construction and architecture and engineering industries. She has experience performing employee benefit plan audits, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhead rate audits and fraud-related engagements. Carly is committed to helping clients strengthen internal controls, meet compliance requirements and achieve their financial reporting objectives.

Registration will be open until Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

If you have any questions please send an email to AlbanyACFE@aol.com.

Substitution/Cancellation Policy:

Registration fees will not be refunded for cancellations made after August 14, 2026. No-shows will be individually responsible for full payment.

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