Look out for these telltale signs that a co-owner is misusing the business’s funds.
Fraud
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.
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.
Money laundering: Combating a global threat
International efforts to deter financial crime rely on CPAs to be vigilant and perform critical roles.
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.
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.
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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