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February 17, 2020

Open source information and forensic accountants

Veteran investigator Cynthia Hetherington offers practical tips and guidance on how forensic accountants can use the open source information found on the internet to make themselves smarter, better investigators while staying within privacy laws.

February 1, 2020

What’s your fraud IQ?

Are you effectively preparing your employees to guard against cyberfraud? Take this month’s quiz and find out.

October 31, 2019

Emerging global fraud trends

Fraud and forensics expert Roger Darvall-Stevens explores emerging global fraud trends and what finance professionals and accountants can do to protect themselves and their firms.

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.

September 1, 2019

Keeping an eye out for money mules

A new type of scam is snaring unwitting victims into money laundering schemes. Accountants are in a unique position to spot the early warning signs.

July 10, 2019

AICPA issues forensic accounting standards

The AICPA issued new professional standards for members who perform forensic accounting services engagements.

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.

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