Meeting/Event Information

TWO PRESENTATIONS / TWO PRESENTERS

First Presentation:
"Organized Crime & Financial Institution Fraud"
by Ernie Cooper

Second Presentation:
"The Truth About Lie Detection...From A Court-Qualified Expert"
by Louis Rovner

 SPEAKERS:

Ernie Cooper, CPA, CFF, CFE, JD
President and Founder of Cooper Forensic & Investigative Group

(714) 922-0966
[email protected]
http://cooperforensic.com/

Ernie is the President and founder of Cooper Forensic & Investigative Group (CFIG) and has been called the ultimate “Fraud Cop” because of his unique background, vast experience and success in the areas of fraud, forensic accounting and investigations. He is the one who many “large firms” have turned to “to get the job done.”  Ernie is not afraid to “roll up his sleeves and get into the trenches.”  He is one of a kind - a CPA, Attorney, Certified Fraud Examiner and, proudly, a former FBI Special Agent for over twenty years.  He has the rare ability to work effectively with attorneys  and all levels of management.

Prior to joining the FBI, Ernie had nine years of professional experience, encompassing “Big Four” and local CPA work. Following his retirement from the FBI, Ernie held an executive position with KPMG, as Director of the Los Angeles forensic investigative practice.

Ernie’s thirty-plus years of experience also includes audit work and the management of complex financial fraud matters. His areas of expertise include investigations of white collar crime, money laundering, public corruption, government contract fraud, organized crime, financial institution fraud, and investigation of domestic and international narcotic organizations.

Ernie has performed inspections and audits for public agencies, private companies and government agencies. He has been involved with the FBI’s Office of Professional Responsibility, the Inspections Division and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Ernie also held executive management positions with the FBI and managed a major multi-agency task force involving sophisticated intelligence sharing and analysis at the local, state and federal levels.  As an executive manager with the FBI he interacted personally with all levels of staff, including Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs and other executive personnel.

Energetic and passionate about working in this field, Ernie has published, spoken, and provided training in forensic accounting and fraud investigations to corporate clients, law firms and internal audit groups. He has received multiple letters of commendation from various law enforcement agencies, including the Director of the FBI. Ernie has also been actively involved with mentoring programs for college accounting students.  Ernie is married to an FBI Special Agent stationed in the Los Angeles Division.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• California Society of Certified Public  Accountants
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Board member of the Orange County Chapter of the ACFE
• Former Chairman of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI

SUBJECT:
"Organized Crime & Financial Institution Fraud"

Louis Rovner, PhD
Owner, Rovner & Associates Polygraph

(818) 340-6963
[email protected]
http://www.Polygraph-West.com

Louis is one of the leading experts in polygraph testing in the United States. He is the only polygraph testing expert in California who has had his tests admitted in criminal court (over the objection of the prosecution), in the U.S. and in Europe and China. In a recent case in which h testified about his test results, the defendant was acquitted of all charges.

In addition to being a full-time examiner who holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, he has conducted and published scientific research regarding polygraph accuracy. He has written numerous articles about polygraph for scientific and professional publications. As a teacher, he has been an instructor at polygraph schools, lectured at various seminars, and also taught Psychology and Statistics courses at three different universities.

Because of his expertise Dr. Rovner has been called in to administer polygraph testing for celebrities, actors, athletes, musicians, politicians and top corporate executives.

SPECIALTIES:

• Conducting polygraph examinations
• Expert witness testimony
• Quality review of other examiners' tests

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• American Polygraph Association
• American Psychological Association
• American Psychology-Law Society
• Panel of Experts – Los Angeles Superior Court

SUBJECT:
"The Truth About Lie Detection...From A Court-Qualified Expert" 

DURATION:
2 hours - will qualify for 2 hours of CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credit. Ticket price includes dinner, beverages, and desert. 

AGENDA:
5:00 to 6:00 PM: Registration and Networking
6:00 to 8:30 PM: Meeting and Discussion 

LOCATION:
Located at the Northwest corner of 7th and Olive in downtown L.A. Enter the LAAC parking lot on the East side of Olive just North of 7th. Subsidized parking is available for $4.50 with validation. Club website: http://www.laac.com. Click here for directions: