Effective Fraud Reporting Mechanisms: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
A Fraud Reporting Mechanism is a crucial piece of your organization’s Anti-Fraud Program. Let’s break down the details of what this looks...
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Covid Shift in Rationalization of Fraud
Rationalization. One of the 3 Legs of the unchanging Fraud Triangle. Fraud is still committed based on the dynamics of three main...
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3 Types of Internal Fraud
Explore the Fraud Tree to understand 3 main categories of internal fraud: corruption, asset misappropriation, and financial statement fraud.
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Uncover Shell Company Schemes
Last week, we discussed Vendor Information Change, a very specific element of your vendor relationships. Today we want to discuss Shell...
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Business Email Compromise and Vendor Information Change
Typically we deal directly with internal fraud: fraud committed against an organization by its own employees. Today, we want to alert you...
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3 Steps to Begin an Anti-Fraud Program
So you need an Anti-Fraud program. But you are starting from the beginning. Nothing is currently in place. Or perhaps you’ve realized...
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Continuing Education: NASBA Certified
Out of all the unique and interesting things we get to do day-in and day-out, our passion is education. We want to teach organizations...
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Anti-Fraud Program and Trust: The Organization's Responsibility
Instead of an anti-fraud program suggesting you don't trust employees, provide a program that empowers them to trust you.
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ACFE: Fraud and Covid-19
Through a series of surveys, the ACFE has compiled a report that reflects on the effects of Covid-19 on the business world. Using data...
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Coronavirus: Speak to your Employees' Needs
Perceived Non-Shareable Financial Need. One of the three elements of the Fraud Triangle. Really, the element that begins to birth the...
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Today's CPA Feature Article
I am honored to have authored the feature article for the March/April issue of Today's CPA, the bimonthly magazine of the Texas Society...
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Two Simple Checks: Background and Reference
Two of the most unused tools for building a reliable, trustworthy workforce are Background Checks and Reference Checks.
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Fraud Risk Assessment: Simple and Effective
Everyone develops procedures of security against perceived fraud risks in their personal lives. You should do the same with your company.
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Scene of the Crime
Over the last several weeks, I’ve talked a lot about fraud prevention. Today, let’s discuss one enormous tip for what to do when...
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Position, Not the Person
You can prevent & detect internal fraud & still promote trust within your organization. Design controls for positions, not specific people.
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