Fraud advice and more on the value of client advisory services
A fraud expert shares advice for businesses on segregation of duties, unintended consequences of pandemic-related relief, and more.
Fraud
Fighting fraud with business continuity planning
Preparation may be the best defense against fraud when disaster strikes.
How a church can prevent fraud without compromising its values
Religious organizations are vulnerable to fraud precisely because of the tenets of trust and forgiveness that define them, and the pandemic has led to increased risks. CPAs are in a position to advise churches on steps they can take to reduce fraud risk without compromising their principles.
Staying vigilant against fraud during the pandemic
Internal controls need to be front and center, as the COVID-19 crisis has increased the incentive and opportunity for fraud.
Fighting fraud on a limited budget
Even in difficult economic times, it’s important to keep up the processes and controls that prevent fraud.
Deterring and detecting fraud at a time of heightened risk
Fraud risks have increased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A new report by the Anti-Fraud Collaboration provides strategies for mitigating those risks.
Developing a strong fraud-mitigation program
This article suggests practices that can aid in creating an effective fraud-mitigation plan.
Robert Beranger, CPA/CFF
The coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to CPAs related to fraud, according to forensic accountant and former Treasury special agent Robert Beranger, CPA/CFF.
Financial fraud risks to watch for amid the pandemic
CPAs need to be especially watchful for fraud amid the severe financial pressures associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Auditing fraud risk during a pandemic
Fraud risk in the financial statements has been elevated amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what practitioners need to know as they audit the risks of fraud during their engagements.
COVID-19 challenges to forensic accounting
This article discusses some of the unique challenges, and opportunities, for forensic accountants in the COVID-19-altered economy.
Spotting fraud during the bankruptcy process: Top red flags
CPAs will need to be vigilant to see these warning signs of fraud as post-pandemic bankruptcies begin to rise.
Becoming a fraud fighter
CPAs can take steps to minimize the danger in a time of heightened fraud risks.
Forensic accountants team up to fight elder abuse
Forensic accountants play a key role in an innovative approach to combating elder financial exploitation in a program that is spreading nationally.
When business owners defraud their partners
Look out for these telltale signs that a co-owner is misusing the business’s funds.
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.
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.
Money laundering: Combating a global threat
International efforts to deter financial crime rely on CPAs to be vigilant and perform critical roles.
CPAs: Criminal-pursuing agents
For most CPAs, a lunch with clients is hardly a life-threatening experience. It’s different when you’re an undercover FBI agent posing as an accountant whose clients are mob bosses.
What’s your fraud IQ?
How well do you know how to prevent, detect, and respond to data breaches? Find out in this month’s Fraud IQ quiz.
