PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By: David E. Zeldin, CFE, CFC, DABFE, FACFE

Let me begin by thanking our first Honorary Member, The Honorable District Attorney James M. Catterson, Jr. for his informative presentation at our first meeting, on January 13, 1999.  We had 85 attendees, to help set yet another record for the Long Island Chapter.  I would also like to especially thank and congratulate the many hard working professionals on the Board of Directors and the various Chapter Committees.  Hats off to our exciting Membership for the active level of participation thus far.  We are certainly operating at a much higher level of success than any other professional organization. 

From a growth standpoint, we have surpassed all expectations by everyone at The Association (National Headquarters).  Naturally, as Long Islander’s, it is not enough and we still want more.  As of last count, our Membership was at approximately 160, with all dues paid.  I am told that we should be happy with that figure.  Naturally, we want more membership.  In order for us to be in a true position of strength and power, as an organization, both for attracting speakers and reaching our other goals, we must strive for the largest and most active membership possible.  Since Long Island is internationally known and respected as one of the best economies in the World, anything less than the largest Chapter in the ACFE, will not make us happy and content.  That having been said, my plan is simple: EVERY MEMBER is expected to bring at least one additional member into LICFE.  Lets start with the March 16^th meeting at the Westbury Manor.  If everyone brings a guest, it will sure be a nice meeting.

Since so many of our CPA members are busy with Tax Season, in your honor, we have two top level speakers from your friends at the IRS—Randy Rowley and George Tierney.  We also will present another “Case of the Month,” since it was so well received at the January meeting.  We will again present all meeting attendees with certificates for TWO CPE Credits, because of the two educational programs.

From an operational standpoint, the Membership Certificates and Cards are in the final stages of preparation and should be in the Charter Members’ hands within a month.  Our Web Site should also be fully operational, within the next month.  Naturally, there is always room for helping hands on the various Chapter Committees.  Anyone interested in VOLUNTEERING some time and energy, or Corporate Sponsorships of Chapter activities, please contact the LICFE Office, at (516) 931-0010. 

As a final note, our Meetings & Seminar Committee has been working closely with our Educational Committee to keep the momentum of our activity and growth going.   Both committees have been aggressive in their planning of the first LICFE full day training seminar.

Very truly yours,
David E. Zeldin, CFE
President

The second meeting of the Long Island Chapter – CFE will be held at the Westbury Manor on Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, Long Island (.3 mile east of Glen Cove Road) on March 16^th.  

The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a cash bar cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 7:00.  Following the “case of the month”, our guest speakers will be Randy E. Rowley, Branch Chief with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service, and George B. Tierney, IRS CID Supervisory Special Agent. (See article, page 3). 

The evening’s presentation will qualify for two CPE credits.  The cost of the meeting is $35 per person.

To assist us in finalizing details for the meeting, we ask that those of you who plan on attending RSVP by fax to the Chapter Office at 516-931-0008 or complete the form below and mail it with your check payable to “Long Island Chapter – CFE” to Gregory L. Somma, Director of Administration, LI-CFE, 87 Bethpage Road, Hicksville, NY  11801.  For additional information, please call 516-931-0010 or Email (info@licfe.org).

 

 

 The LI-CFE is pleased to announce an event not to be missed -- two special speakers at our March 16^th meeting!

Randy E. Rowley is a Branch Chief with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service.  Randy has been with the IRS for nearly 30 years.  He began his career as a Revenue Agent and quickly graduated to the Criminal Investigation Division as a Special Agent in Charleston, West Virginia and Columbia, South Carolina.  Randy specialized in cases involving tax sheltered limited partnerships, frauds perpetrated on the government by major government contractors, bank fraud and money laundering.  He was Group Supervisor in Atlanta, Georgia and has also worked at IRS headquarters in Washington.  He has been Branch Chief in the Brooklyn District since 1988, where he manages four supervisory agents and is responsible for the delivery of the investigative programs assigned to his branch, including organized crime, narcotics, money laundering and general tax fraud.

George Tierney, our second speaker for the evening, began his career with the IRS as a Revenue Agent.  In 1970, George transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division in the Brooklyn District. Beginning in 1974, George was assigned to a special task force in the National Office assisting the Special Prosecutor’s Office in its investigation of the Watergate burglary and the financial dealings of the Committee to re-elect the President.  George has also taught at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy, where he lectured on methods of proving income and income tax law.  Since 1978, George has been a Group Manager supervising 15 Special Agents and groups specializing in a diverse cross-section of tax violations including political corruption, organized crime, Defense Contractor fraud, narcotics and money laundering.

We are excited to have both Mr. Rowley and Mr. Tierney as our speakers on March 16^th.  It should prove to be an exciting and informative meeting and we look forward to seeing you there!