Forensic Accounting
How to Protect Yourself from Fraud When Investing in Real Estate
Conducting due diligence is critical when making a real estate investment. Over the past two years, however, the pandemic has made it more difficult than ever. Here are a few ways to protect yourself from real estate fraud given the current environment.
Read MoreProtecting your organization (and yourself) from cryptocurrency scams
Investments tied to crypto and digital assets are by far the biggest threats facing individual investors in 2022. Given the exponential rise in reported crypto scams, awareness of the common types of scams and what kinds of things you can do to protect yourself from being cheated are more important than ever.
Read MoreHow to Mitigate Your Risk of Fraud in Times of Disruption
Any change can leave your business more vulnerable to fraud. So, how do you prevent fraud from taking hold during times of disruption? Here are a few things to consider.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Fraud During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Yes, there are people in this world who prey upon vulnerable businesses, even during a global pandemic. But thwarting their malicious efforts is easier than you think. Here are four things to consider when preventing fraud in the age of COVID-19.
Read More6 Ways to Prevent Inventory Fraud in Your Business
The mention of “corporate fraud” often conjures up images of money—money-laundering schemes, embezzled checks, and fraudulent charges on a company account. But workplace fraud can and often does involve noncash assets.
Read MoreWhen Fraud Happens Right Under Your Nose
Business owners who fall victim to fraud often ask themselves “how could we have not known about this?” In many cases, the answer is simple: No one reported it. Here’s how you can prevent this from happening within your organization.
Read MoreThe Power of Data Analytics in Identifying Workplace Fraud
Data monitoring is widely regarded as an effective tool for identifying trends and areas of improvement within a business. It also happens to be invaluable when it comes to detecting and preventing fraud.
Read MoreHow to Spot Fraud Within Your Business—and What to Do If You Find It
As uncomfortable as it is to assume the worst, it’s something today’s business owners must do. Occupational fraud can occur within any business, regardless of its size or industry. Here are a few tips for how to spot fraud within your business and what to do if you suspect it.
Read More4 Ways to Prevent Fraud in a Trusting Workplace Environment
Over the years, I’ve heard countless stories about organizations being devastated because of an employee’s fraudulent actions. The common thread between many of these tales is the pure shock expressed by the organization’s leaders in the aftermath. In nearly every case, the person who committed the fraud had held a position of trust.
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