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.”
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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.
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.
How to avoid becoming a scam victim
Criminals prey on fear and ignorance to pull off fraudulent schemes.
Spotting fraud victims
The signs of victimization are often subtle and embarrassing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AICPA report: Seniors increasingly targeted for investment fraud
Scams aiming to reach retirement accounts are becoming progressively more sophisticated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
