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July 1, 2019

Sheryl Madden, CPA, CGMA

Sheryl Madden, CPA, CGMA, the deputy CFO and controller at The Kresge Foundation in Troy, Mich., says that effective leaders focus on serving others and encouraging them to set goals that bring about positive change.

June 10, 2019

Fraud on film: Lessons from real-life stories

What’s at the heart of fraud incidents? Opportunity is one angle, but so is rationalization, according to a university professor who has studied fraud through documentary filmmaking.

May 20, 2019

How organizations can better fend off cyberattacks

Cybersecurity is a multifaceted, ever-changing concern of organizations. Cyber expert Mike Foster offers advice for keeping their networks secure.

February 12, 2019

Simple fraud prevention tips

Fraud prevention doesn’t need to be complex. In fact, a few simple steps can help organizations of any size be better at fighting fraud.

February 1, 2019

What’s your fraud IQ?

How good are you at spotting red flags that may indicate contract and procurement fraud? Take this month’s Fraud IQ quiz and find out.

December 10, 2018

New standard proposed for forensic services engagements

A proposed standard by the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Committee would classify forensic services engagements as being performed for the purpose of either “litigation” or “investigation.”

December 1, 2018

After investigation, SEC issues fraud alert

‘Business email compromise’ cost 2 companies more than $30 million.

November 1, 2018

What’s your fraud IQ?

How good are you at spotting red flags that may indicate financial statement fraud? Take this month’s Fraud IQ quiz and find out.

October 16, 2018

After investigation, SEC issues cyberfraud alert

The Securities and Exchange Commission cautioned public companies to be on the lookout for a class of cyber-related fraud called “business email compromise.”

October 1, 2018

Lessons learned from shocking municipal fraud cases

This article discusses what municipalities can do to prevent embezzlement and what can CPAs and auditors can do to assist them.

September 14, 2018

How cybercriminals prey on victims of natural disasters

Natural disasters such as Hurricane Florence provide cybercriminals with an opportunity to cause further misery for victims and businesses that already are under siege.

September 1, 2018

Spotting fraud victims

The signs of victimization are often subtle and embarrassing.

September 1, 2018

How to avoid becoming a scam victim

Criminals prey on fear and ignorance to pull off fraudulent schemes.

September 1, 2018

How TIGTA stymied an IRS impersonation scam

Learn how authorities tracked down an IRS impersonation scam that allegedly stole “hundreds of millions of dollars” by phone.

August 22, 2018

Lessons learned from a multibillion-dollar fraud

Aaron Beam, the former CFO at HealthSouth, discusses his tenure at the company and offers advice for professionals about fraud.

August 20, 2018

Know these basic business fraud warning signs

This article discusses some red flags experienced forensic accountants look for, and advice for ways to ferret out and prevent wrongdoing.

August 1, 2018

How the evolution of language affects fraud risk

This article explores the issues arising from changes in the way we communicate, and how these can affect CPAs as they try to spot and stop fraud.

August 1, 2018

Preventing elder fraud

By learning about the various types of elder financial abuse and getting to know clients’ families, CPAs can protect vulnerable clients from fraud.

July 1, 2018

What’s your fraud IQ?

CPAs often collect, view, and store sensitive personal information about their clients and other individuals. How well do you know best practices for protecting personal data? Test your knowledge in this month’s Fraud IQ quiz.

July 1, 2018

Protecting against claims of failure to detect theft

A mismatch between the public’s perception of CPAs’ duties and their actual responsibilities can create professional liability risks.

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AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.