Toronto, Ontario: On September 15, 2026, the ACFE-GTA Chapter was delighted to participate in a Panel Discussion and Networking Evening titled "Combatting Frau din Canada: Closing the Gaps thru Collaboration". This event was a joint initiative between ACCA North America, the ACFE GTA Chapter, and the Institute of Internal Auditors (Toronto Chapter), bringing together professionals across finance, audit, risk, cyber, and compliance. Together, they highlighted why collaboration is essential - and how organizations can move from reactive responses to more coordinated, proactive fraud management.

The Organizing Committee and the Panelists

Fraud is a growing, systemic threat, eroding trust, draining value, and exposing gaps across organizations. Drawing on insights from Combatting Fraud in A Perfect Storm, developed by the ACCA in collaboration with seven leading professional bodies - including the ACFE and IIA - this panel explored where current approaches are falling short and where meaningful progress is being made.

With a focus on the Canadian landscape, the discussion will examine emerging fraud risks, persistent control weaknesses, and the challenge of turning detection into effective prevention. Panelists shared practical perspectives on strengthening governance, embedding fraud risk into decision-making, and leveraging data and technology to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.

L to R: Melanie Proffitt, Andrea Cheng, Lynn Correia, Alessandra Leggio, Mohamed Irshad

Thanks to our panelists:Alessandra Leggio,Mohamed Irshad,Lynn Correia, CPA, CA, CFF, DIFA, and moderator Andrea Cheng, CPA, CA.

Special thanks to Melanie Proffitt, global president of the ACCA, for introducing the report, and to all members across the three organizations who joined us, either virtually or in-person for the event.

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