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How Forensic Accountants Use a Lifestyle Analysis to Find Hidden Assets

By: Tony LaNasa

Divorcing spouses or feuding former business partners may fraudulently conceal assets in order to prevent their equitable split. And fraudsters nearly always strive to conceal their illegal gains. In many […]

Fraud Prevention Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

By: Tony LaNasa

Fraud occurs in organizations of all sizes. However, small businesses, particularly new ones, face unique risks because they often can’t afford to invest in pricey fraud-prevention tools. Fortunately, there are simple yet […]

Are Vendors Cheating Your Company?

By: Tony LaNasa

Every year, companies in the United States lose millions of dollars due to vendor fraud. These schemes can be multifaceted and often include the collaboration of numerous vendors or suppliers, […]

2023 Charity Fraud Awareness Week

Charity Fraud Awareness Week is an international initiative led by the UK-based Fraud Advisory Panel that strives to raise charity fraud awareness. It’s estimated that charitable organizations lose 5% of […]

What Is the Danger of Residual Fraud, and What Can Your Company Do About It?

By: Tony LaNasa

Business owners and executives may better understand and manage the possibility and possible effect of fraud by conducting frequent risk assessments. There are two kinds of company risk: inherent and […]

Need to Know: What to Tell Employees About Your Antifraud Efforts

By: Tony LaNasa

Surveillance is widespread amongst workplaces, although employers who monitor employee activity may keep the practice hidden. This could be a mistake, because when employees know they are being watched, they are […]

How Some Taxpayers Get Caught in Tax-Avoidance Schemes

By: David M. Reape

Although the majority of tax preparers are ethical and assist their clients in filing timely and accurate tax returns, a minority misuse their position of trust. For example, they may […]

Job-Juggling Remote Workers May Threaten Your Company

By: Tony LaNasa

Although some companies currently require employees to work in the office full-time, many allow employees to work remotely one or more days per week. A growing preference for remote roles can […]

Don’t Let Your Industry Determine Your Fraud Destiny

By: Tony LaNasa

Occupational fraud risk is not uniformly distributed across all industries. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), certain businesses, such as construction, real estate, manufacturing, and transportation, are particularly […]

Conflict-of-Interest Policies Prevent Misunderstandings — and Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Small businesses, especially those that are family-run, often rely on the principle of trust. You likely trust any of your employees to lock up at the end of the day, […]

Prevent Money Laundering From Endangering Your Small Business

By: Tony LaNasa

When criminals profit from illegal activities, they often need to “clean” or camouflage the proceeds of their crimes. Money laundering is the process of separating funds from illegal sources, such as theft, drug trafficking, or terrorism, and […]

Watch for These Small Business Fraud Schemes

By: Tony LaNasa

While it may seem that most fraud scams are repetitive and familiar, fraudsters are always devising new ways to cheat businesses. Here are some recent scams – and how your company […]

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