Hi! I'm Mary Breslin, CIA, CFE

Bio

Mary Breslin, founder of Verracy, is an award-winning speaker and training facilitator for Internal Audit, Risk, and Fraud. With over 30 years of experience, Mary has worked for global companies such as Costco, Barclay’s Capital, ConocoPhillips, and Boart Longyear.

Mary's expertise goes beyond the boardroom. She conducts fraud investigations and provides management consulting for internal audit and fraud.  She has built global audit programs, investigated fraud and provided expert witness testimony in numerous countries around the world.

Mary was an early adopter of data analytics and has been leveraging data analytics in audit and fraud work for over 20 years.

Mary is highly regarded in the industry and has received prestigious accolades for her work and speaking. In 2024 she was honored as the ACFE Hubbard Award winner for her article on ChatGPT in Fraud Magazine.  In 2023,
she was honored as the ACFE James R. Baker Speaker of the Year recipient. She has also been recognized as a Top-Rated Speaker for ISACA and named “Best of the Best” by the IIA.

Mary resides outside Austin, Texas, with her husband and rescue dogs.

Topic: Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Fraud Detection

This session will unravel the potential of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on OpenAI’s ChatGPT, in revolutionizing how we use data analytics in fraud detection.  As fraud schemes become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging cutting-edge technology is imperative for staying a step ahead. This session is designed for auditors, fraud examiners, and finance professionals interested in enhancing their anti-fraud arsenal.

Whether you are a seasoned fraud fighter or a newcomer to the realm of fraud detection, this session will equip you with a fresh perspective on how AI, particularly ChatGPT, can be a game-changer in uncovering and combating fraud and serve as leapfrog technology in advance your data analytics programs.

In this session, you will learn:

• Understanding ChatGPT & AI: A brief introduction to ChatGPT and how AI technologies are shaping the fraud examination landscape.
• Anomaly Detection: Learn how AI can sift through vast datasets to identify suspicious activities and anomalies indicative of potential fraud.
• How AI can expedite data analytics programs by eliminating the need to learn a programming language