To assist directors in achieving these goals, NorthStar Conferences, in cooperation with the AICPA, Ernst & Young, Decision Strategies, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP and The Gavel Group, has crafted a new program entitled "Corporate Fraud Prevention: A Briefing for Boards of Directors." The first in the series of programs will take place in New York on May 19-20, 2003, at the Le Parker Meridien in New York City.

The program will cover fraud prevention and detection and is crafted to address the unique needs and concerns of corporate board members. Highlights will include updates from the SEC and Capitol Hill, as well as hands-on business issues and an interactive case study on what to do when fraud is detected in your organization.

Here is a sampling of the seminars offered:

• "Update from Capitol Hill", presented by Andrew R. Cochran of the Financial Services Committee, updates directors on Sarbanes-Oxley, identity theft, money laundering and privacy.
• "Suspected Fraud in Your Corporation ... Danger Areas for Directors to Avoid," presented by court authorities and government officials, addresses how to avoid personal liability for fraud and how to protect the corporation.
• "Board Compensation and the Changing Environment," hosted by David M. Leach, Sr. V.P. of Sibson Consulting, discusses the latest trends and factors to consider concerning stock, cash, and other compensation structures. 

The remaining conferences in the series include briefings for chief financial officers, chief information officers, and general counsel:

Corporate Fraud Prevention: A Briefing for CFOs
June 23-24, 2003
Marriott East Side, New York, New York

Corporate Fraud Prevention: A Briefing for CIOs
June 30-July 1, 2003
The Fairmont, Washington, DC

Corporate Fraud Prevention: A Briefing for General Counsel
July 10-11, 2003
The Four Seasons, Washington, DC

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