Fraud

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October 1, 2020

Becoming a fraud fighter

CPAs can take steps to minimize the danger in a time of heightened fraud risks.

June 1, 2020

When business owners defraud their partners

Look out for these telltale signs that a co-owner is misusing the business’s funds.

June 1, 2020

Forensic accountants team up to fight elder abuse

Forensic accountants play a key role in an innovative approach to combating elder financial exploitation in a program that is spreading nationally.

October 1, 2019

Uncovering bribes hidden in books and records

Examining the key financial accounts and expense categories flagged in SEC enforcement actions can help companies reduce fraud risks.

May 1, 2018

Round numbers: A fingerprint of fraud

This article explains how CPAs can find round numbers in large data sets and when those numbers should raise concerns about possible fraud.

September 1, 2016

Money laundering: Combating a global threat

International efforts to deter financial crime rely on CPAs to be vigilant and perform critical roles.

October 1, 2015

CPAs: Criminal-pursuing agents

For most CPAs, a lunch with clients is hardly a life-threatening experience. It’s different when you’re an undercover FBI agent posing as an accountant whose clients are mob bosses.

February 1, 2015

What’s your fraud IQ?

How well do you know how to prevent, detect, and respond to data breaches? Find out in this month’s Fraud IQ quiz.

February 1, 2015

Tips for conducting a forensic interview

A properly conducted forensic interview turns a potentially reluctant subject into an information-providing source.

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