Beneish Model Helps Detect Earnings Manipulation
Financial statement manipulation is the costliest type of occupational fraud. The latest Report to the Nations published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners found that the median loss from
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When The Fraud Suspect Is An Executive
Businesses and fraud experts often face a long, arduous process when investigating any occupational fraud incident. When the suspect is a member of upper management, it is exponentially harder. In
Ghosting Scams May Keep Your Loved Ones From Resting In Peace
It is bad enough that the living have to worry about identity theft. But criminals also exploit the deceased with ‘ghosting’ schemes. These thieves steal the identities of those who
Wait! Do Not Approve That Office Supply Invoice Yet.
When Dan received a large shipment of highlighter markers, he was confused. He did not remember ordering them — and he was the company’s sole office supplies buyer. Yet, when
Is Something Missing From Your Business Insurance Coverage?
You may think your business has enough insurance already. But if it is vulnerable to employee theft and fraud — and most businesses are — you may want to consider
Five Best Practices When Investigating An Employee Complaint
“All complaints will be swiftly and thoroughly investigated.” No doubt this sentence, or something similar, appears in your company’s employee handbook. Unfortunately, there will likely be a time when you
Contemplating Fraud Litigation? Not Without A CPA.
You may already know how CPAs can help businesses uncover and prevent fraud. But what about when a fraud incident leads to civil litigation? An experienced CPA can help your
Be Careful When Applying For A Small Business Administration Loan
An SBA loan can make big things happen for your small company, but the agency’s loan program is sometimes abused by con artists who know that many small business owners
Jury Duty Fraud Rears Its Ugly Head Again
Some fraud schemes refuse to die. Jury duty scams existed long before phishing, malware, and other cybercrime methods became synonymous with identity theft. Yet just this month, the U.S. Marshals
Has Fraud Corrupted Your Supply Contracts?
If your business solicits bids for goods or service contracts, there is a risk that employees will solicit or accept kickbacks to favor certain vendors. Or, they might steer a