About Us
Experience You Can Count On
The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. CFEs around the world help protect the global economy by uncovering fraud and implementing processes to prevent fraud from occurring in the first place.
our Mission
The ACFE Melbourne Chapter has been created to extend the work the ACFE is doing by enhancing fraud awareness amongst like-minded professionals in Australia.
executive team
President - Katherine Shamai
Vice-President & Treasurer - milind sheth
Vice-President & Treasurer - milind sheth
Katherine works closely with C-suite and Boards, advising them on matters relating to financial crime, compliance and good governance, to ensure they have relevant frameworks in place and reduce the level of risk they are exposed to.
She brings a combination of industry and professional services experience, allowing her to give practical and pragmatic advice and recommendations tailored to suit the unique operating environment of each client. Recently, her engagements have included providing recommendations to strengthen control weaknesses identified, drafting risk assessment policies and procedures, and undertaking forensic investigations.
Vice-President & Treasurer - milind sheth
Vice-President & Treasurer - milind sheth
Vice-President & Treasurer - milind sheth
Milind has over 15 years of relevant forensic experience by working at not only one of the Big 4 organisations but also working at specialised mid-tier and boutique forensic firms. Milind has worked with some of the most reputed forensic professionals in Australia and uses the skills he has learnt in assisting his clients today.
SECRETARY - ANDREW COOPER
Vice-President & Treasurer - milind sheth
SECRETARY - ANDREW COOPER
Andrew is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), with qualifications in Information Systems and Psychology. He has over 15 years' experience as a professional investigator following a career change from software development.
Committee Members
Adeline Shelley
ALexandra Caldow
ALexandra Caldow
Adeline is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Chartered Accountant (ICAEW Fellow and CAANZ member) and licensed investigator with 25 years’ experience in corporate governance, business conduct and integrity risk management in multiple jurisdictions across Australasia and Europe. She is a Mentor on the global ACFE Mentoring and CAANZ Mentor Exchange programs. Adeline is also an executive coach, currently pursuing the ICF coaching certification.
ALexandra Caldow
ALexandra Caldow
ALexandra Caldow
Alexandra is a forensic analytics professional with a strong focus on fraud detection, data-driven investigations, dispute resolution, and integrity risk management. With a background in forensic accounting and experience across diverse sectors, she applies advanced analytical techniques to uncover financial irregularities and support ethical business practices.
Brigitte Kisting
Brigitte Kisting is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in forensic and fraud services. She has led investigations, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple regions, helping organizations strengthen controls and prevent financial crime.
JANINE MUIR
Dr Janine Muir is a Lecturer in accounting in the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University. Janine is a CPA qualified accountant with 20 years industry experience encompassing transport, logistics, and publishing. Janine also has more than 23 years post-industry experience working in academia (specialising in Forensic Accounting and Auditing units), and is a panel member for the CPA Australia Advanced Audit and Assurance Unit.