Toronto, Ontario: After thirty years as a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a career preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud and other financial crimes, Andrew H Kautz, CFE is retiring from the ACFE-GTA Chapter Board of Directors effective June 30, 2024.

Andrew had been heavily involved in the now defunct Southwestern Ontario Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) since its inception. The Southwestern Ontario Chapter amalgamated with the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Chapter upon dissolution. In 2017, Andrew joined the Board of the ACFE-GTA Chapter as (Corporate) Secretary to the Board, a position he has held ever since.

Andrew has served the anti-fraud profession with distinction and with a strong sense of commitment. He was recently awarded his 30 Year Pin as a Certified Fraud Examiner. He was on the ACFE Faculty at the World Headquarters of the ACFE in Austin, Texas, and has been an often sought-after speaker for training events.

The ACFE-GTA Board of Directors takes this opportunity to thank Andrew for his service to the community and our Chapter, and wish him the very best in his retirement.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the world's largest anti-fraud organization. Together with more than 90,000 members, the ACFE works to reduce business fraud, and other financial crime worldwide as well as inspire public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. By delivering best-in-class training, offering the CFE credential, and fostering a dynamic, global community of anti-fraud professionals, the ACFE is reducing fraud, corruption, and other financial crime worldwide, and assisting the membership in its detection and deterrence. 

Serving Central and Southwestern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe, the GTA Chapter supports the mission of the ACFE by:

• Delivering affordable, best-in-class training to Certified Fraud Examiners,
• Fostering a dynamic and interactive local network of anti-fraud professionals, and
• Encouraging the next generation of anti-fraud professionals through outreach programs to local colleges and universities.

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