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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.

April 17, 2018

Report finds big fraud problems for small businesses

Occupational fraud continues to siphon staggering amounts of money from businesses worldwide, with smaller organizations being hit particularly hard.

January 10, 2018

Watch out for these fraud red flags

Howard Silverstone, a CPA who is a director at Forensic Resolutions Inc., shares some great stories about fraud — and explains the red flags that they help illustrate.

December 11, 2017

How to help clients avoid post-disaster donation fraud

CPAs can help their clients avoid falling victim to fraud ensuring donations are made to legitimate 501(c)(3) organizations.

November 15, 2017

Ways to stop elder financial abuse before it starts

This article looks at common schemes and ways CPAs can help their clients avoid becoming victims.

November 14, 2017

Fraud and fraudsters: A quick guide for CPAs

For all their sophistication, fraudsters have timeless motivations. This article shows how to know the profile and pursue bad actors.

November 7, 2017

Why the SEC says ‘paid-to-click’ arrangements may be scams

The SEC issued an investor alert warning of the dangers of “paid-to-click” scams perpetrated by fraudsters on the internet.

September 1, 2017

What’s your fraud IQ?

Do you know how fraud investigations work? Do you understand the scope, language, and purpose of such engagements? Test your knowledge in this month’s quiz.

June 1, 2017

What’s your fraud IQ?

How much do you know about the foundational principles of an effective fraud risk management program? Test your knowledge in this month’s 5-question quiz.

May 1, 2017

Improving fraud controls in complex accounting areas

Recommendations are made for accounting policies and ICFR.

May 1, 2017

Do you really know where the money’s going?

Here are seven steps small and medium-size companies can take to prevent fraud in the procurement-to-pay process.

April 1, 2017

Using Excel and Benford’s Law to detect fraud

This Technology Workshop shows how to use Microsoft Excel to determine whether the numbers in a data set follow Benford’s curve or point to possible malfeasance.

March 16, 2017

How to improve fraud controls in complex accounting areas

It stands to reason that accounting areas that are highly subjective and complex also are prone to fraud, errors, and breakdowns in internal controls.

December 1, 2016

U.S. anti-money laundering regulations well-developed, analysis finds

U.S. anti-money laundering regulations are well-developed, and domestic coordination to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing is sophisticated and has improved over the past 10 years.

November 1, 2016

Boost the bottom line with accounts payable best practices

These tips can help reduce risk and the amount spent on accounts payable functions.

November 1, 2016

How to stop expense reimbursement fraud

Small and midsize companies can use these four ways to detect or prevent this fraud.

October 24, 2016

Don’t fall victim to the newest phishing scam

Scam perpetrators can mine crucial information from executives’ public profiles on social media.

September 29, 2016

Fraud risk management guidance updated by COSO

Developing a transparent anti-fraud culture and conducting periodic risk assessments are important steps for organizations in deterring 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.

July 1, 2016

Andrew Mintzer, CPA/CFF, CGMA, a principal in the forensic and financial accounting services group at Hemming Morse LLP in Los Angeles, says auditors may detect material misstatements caused by fraud if they keep asking questions when they find that things don’t look right.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, depression

Randy Crabtree, CPA, suffered two strokes in four days and struggled with his mental health for years before he learned to recognize, address, and prevent chronic stress. Learn from his insights on how CPAs can avoid professional burnout.