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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

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.

June 19, 2018

AICPA report: Seniors increasingly targeted for investment fraud

Scams aiming to reach retirement accounts are becoming progressively more sophisticated.

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.

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