By The Paper staff
WABASH, Ind. – As an experienced Corporate Controller, General Manager and respected authority on the prevention and detection of Occupational Fraud and employee theft, Barry J. Webne currently trains, lectures to, and consults with financial and managerial professionals across the United States and Canada.
He will speak at 7 a.m. Aug. 31 at the Historic Eagles Theatre, 275 W. Market St.
Webne is a twice-convicted felon, having embezzled more than $1 million each, from his employers between 1992 and 1996, and again between 2001 and 2006. In each case, he was sentenced to incarceration in federal prison.
Webne’s basic presentation, entitled “Confessions of a Serial Embezzler,” can be both informative, educational and entertaining. It is designed for business owners and executives, with the main objective of educating and enlightening them on the necessity of implementing effective internal controls within their respective business environments.
Those interested in attending should contact Shelley Agness at shelley@growwabashcounty.com.
Admission is free, and free coffee and donuts will be provided.
The talk is sponsored by Grow Wabash County.