More than 80% of attendees in a recent ENGAGE session reported they’ve had at least one client compromised by a financial scam. The presenter explains how CPAs can be “fraud gatekeepers” before, during, and after an incident.
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A guide to fighting AI-fueled AP/AR fraud
Widely available AI is making payment fraud easier to perpetrate and harder to detect, raising the stakes for controls, verification, and professional skepticism.
How retaliation risk complicates fraud investigations
Whistleblowers play a critical role in uncovering fraud — but at what cost? The coauthor of the spring FVS Eye on Fraud report explores retaliation risks and offers practical strategies to strengthen governance and protect those who speak up. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
CP53E notice tied to paper-check transition causes confusion
Taxpayers and practitioners are unsure whether the CP53E notices they have received are scams or simply sent in error, a confusion heightened by the inclusion of a QR code.
How to protect nonprofits from hidden fraud risks
CPAs can help not-for-profits spot the red flags of common schemes, so they can take steps to tighten controls and reduce exposure.
Elder fraud rises as scammers use AI
Learn how CPAs can help protect the elderly against the growing threat of artificial intelligence-powered scams using deepfakes and voice cloning.
Ancient Greece to AI: The past and future of bank fraud
The latest JofA podcast episode details fraud risks facing banks and other financial institutions, including deepfakes and ransomware — and the surprising prevalence of check fraud. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A for prevention strategies and other insights.
Lessons in internal control lapses from major fraud cases
Learn how lapses in segregation of duties contributed to two major embezzlement cases highlighted in the latest Eye on Fraud report. This podcast episode breaks down how internal control gaps emerge — and what organizations can do to strengthen oversight and reduce fraud risk.
Fraud and technology: How to handle the double-edged sword
As audit committees get down to business, they face risks related to technology but also can empower their organizations to use technology as a tool to fight fraud.
Writing an effective AI prompt for an audit
Explore AI in audit, SQMS documentation strategies, and fraud prevention insights from the November 2025 A&A Focus webcast for accounting professionals.
IRS warns taxpayers: Social media advice can lead to costly penalties
Misleading posts about credits like the fuel tax credit are landing taxpayers in trouble — with fines up to $5,000 for frivolous returns.
Dealing with natural disasters: How to avoid fraudulent activities
More than one-third of Americans have been the victim of fraudulent activities after being personally or professionally affected by a natural disaster, according to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the AICPA.
Mitigate or exacerbate fraud risk? Culture’s critical role
A forensic accountant details the drivers of strong culture and red flags that might indicate an organization having weak culture. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
A&A Focus recap: New fraud exposure draft, building AI trust, and a not-for-profit update
The July webcast explored proposed revisions to the fraud auditing standard, evolving frameworks for AI assurance, and recent developments affecting not-for-profit financial reporting.
Lessons from a CPA whose firm delivered a ‘textbook response’ to data breach
The owner of a CPA firm in Texas told attendees at an AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 25 session on data security that the breach was one of the hardest things she had experienced in her career, yet she came out of it with clients still viewing her positively.
How CPAs can combat the rising threat of deepfake fraud
Faked, live video and audio of executives can fool employees and cost companies millions, but accountants can take steps to mitigate the risk.
Evaluating fraud risks related to revenue recognition
Gain industry-specific and general insights for auditors related to identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement.
Financial tracing: Show me the money
A forensic accounting expert details types of financial tracing and explains why human skills remain important even as technology speeds up some tasks. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Phish, smish, and spear phish: IRS releases 2025’s Dirty Dozen
The annual list, which began in 2002, lists 12 ways scammers try to gain confidential information from tax professionals or trick taxpayers.
Fraudsters get $47 million from practitioner priority service line scheme
The losses occurred over an eight-month period ending in April, according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
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