Live Virtual Training: Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster

February 10, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 AM CST
Location: Virtual

Registration Ends: February 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM 

CPE & Registration

To support our chapter members in training and CPEs, the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners is pleased to announce a live virtual training for the 2026 winter workshop, Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster for 2 hours of Behavioral Ethics CPE.

CPE will be sent out by March 30, 2026.

Payment & Cancellation

For those who join our local chapter as a due's paying member (click here to join!) you will be able to register for our discounted member rates!

Credit card payment is required for all registrations prior to the event; cash and check payments will not be accepted. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

If you need to cancel please refer to our cancellation policy: Event Cancellation Policy (kc-acfe.org)

Presentation

The presentation “Understanding the Mindset of a Fraudster” is designed to explore the psychological and ethical dimensions behind fraudulent behavior. It delves into how individuals rationalize unethical actions, using real-life interviews with convicted fraudsters to illustrate these concepts. Participants will examine the Fraud Triangle, which explains the interplay of pressure, opportunity, and rationalization in fraud, and learn about mechanisms such as bounded ethicality, ethical fading, and incrementalism that influence decision-making. The session emphasizes how understanding these behavioral drivers can enhance investigative techniques, improve interviews, and strengthen fraud prevention strategies. Ultimately, the program equips attendees with practical insights to identify organizational vulnerabilities, apply behavioral ethics principles, and develop strategies to counter common rationalizations used to justify misconduct.

About Our Guest Speaker:

Jason Zirkle is the Training Director for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). He brings over 16 years of experience as an intelligence analyst specializing in complex investigations and financial crime. After serving in the U.S. Army, Jason worked with the Texas Department of Public Safety, supporting the Texas Rangers’ Public Integrity Unit on cases involving fraud, money laundering, and public corruption. His work contributed to successful prosecutions and asset recovery. At ACFE, Jason develops and delivers anti-fraud training worldwide. He holds a degree in criminal justice from Texas State University and is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and Certified Crime Analyst.

Tickets

$40.00 Member ticket

$75.00 Non-member Ticket