Fraud

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May 1, 2022

What’s your fraud IQ?

This month: Test your knowledge of the warning signs of investment scams.

March 3, 2022

How to keep Ukraine donations safe from fraudsters

Taking the time to research charities can help donors make certain that their donations are being used for the intended purpose.

March 1, 2022

What’s your fraud IQ?

See how much you know about these red flags.

December 6, 2021

Mitigating the new fraud realities

A report from the Anti-Fraud Collaboration explores SEC findings to highlight the causes of fraud — and how finance professionals can stop it.

November 19, 2021

Diving deeper into smaller frauds due to COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has created special challenges for practitioners to consider related to fraud. In the current environment, smaller instances of fraud, many times immaterial to an audit, are now becoming significant and need additional attention.

November 1, 2021

When seniors are targeted in schemes

Practitioners need to understand elder fraud and what to do when they find it.

November 1, 2021

What organizations need to know about unemployment fraud

Employers should be alert for fake claims amid a boom in fraudulent schemes.

October 18, 2021

6 ways to make the entire organization care about anti-fraud efforts

Recent conference speaker John Hall, CPA, discusses tangible steps to build a “defensive wall” against fraud and ethics breaches.

August 5, 2021

Fraud advice and more on the value of client advisory services

A fraud expert shares advice for businesses on segregation of duties, unintended consequences of pandemic-related relief, and more.

June 28, 2021

Fighting fraud with business continuity planning

Preparation may be the best defense against fraud when disaster strikes.

April 23, 2021

How a church can prevent fraud without compromising its values

Religious organizations are vulnerable to fraud precisely because of the tenets of trust and forgiveness that define them, and the pandemic has led to increased risks. CPAs are in a position to advise churches on steps they can take to reduce fraud risk without compromising their principles.

March 1, 2021

Staying vigilant against fraud during the pandemic

Internal controls need to be front and center, as the COVID-19 crisis has increased the incentive and opportunity for fraud.

March 1, 2021

Fighting fraud on a limited budget

Even in difficult economic times, it’s important to keep up the processes and controls that prevent fraud.

January 12, 2021

Deterring and detecting fraud at a time of heightened risk

Fraud risks have increased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A new report by the Anti-Fraud Collaboration provides strategies for mitigating those risks.

January 11, 2021

Developing a strong fraud-mitigation program

This article suggests practices that can aid in creating an effective fraud-mitigation plan.

January 1, 2021

Robert Beranger, CPA/CFF

The coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to CPAs related to fraud, according to forensic accountant and former Treasury special agent Robert Beranger, CPA/CFF.

December 23, 2020

Financial fraud risks to watch for amid the pandemic

CPAs need to be especially watchful for fraud amid the severe financial pressures associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

December 2, 2020

Auditing fraud risk during a pandemic

Fraud risk in the financial statements has been elevated amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what practitioners need to know as they audit the risks of fraud during their engagements.

October 5, 2020

COVID-19 challenges to forensic accounting

This article discusses some of the unique challenges, and opportunities, for forensic accountants in the COVID-19-altered economy.

October 1, 2020

Spotting fraud during the bankruptcy process: Top red flags

CPAs will need to be vigilant to see these warning signs of fraud as post-pandemic bankruptcies begin to rise.

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Cannabis dispensary denied ERC

The Court of Federal Claims held that Sec. 280E, which prohibits deductions and credits for businesses trafficking in controlled substances, applies to the employee retention credit (ERC), including its refundable portion, and denied a cannabis business’s claim for a refundable ERC.