The connection between fraud and geometry By: Tony LaNasa Fraud experts have long suggested that the presence of three conditions, known as the “fraud triangle,” greatly increases the likelihood that an employee will commit fraud. Over the years, this […]
The key to retirement security is picking the right plan for your business By: David M. Reape If you’re a small business owner or you’re involved in a start-up, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and any employees. Several types of […]
The tax implications of a company car By: David M. Reape The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This benefit results in tax deductions for the employer as well as […]
Making your nonprofit’s special event profitable By: Helen Weeber As in the for-profit world, sometimes not-for-profits need to spend money to make money. This is particularly true when it comes to fundraisers. At the same time, you need to […]
When the early bird commits the fraud, you need to catch it By: Tony LaNasa Early revenue recognition has long accounted for a substantial portion of financial statement fraud. By recording revenue early, a dishonest business seller or an employee under pressure to meet financial […]
What to do if your business receives a “no-match” letter By: David M. Reape In the past few months, many businesses and employers nationwide have received “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The purpose of these letters is to alert employers if […]
July 2019 Five-Star Ratings: No Change for 70% Of Nursing Facilities By: Paula Reape CPA LNHA The July Five-Star Quality Ratings for nursing facilities (NF) show that 70% of facilities had no change in star ratings. This comes one quarter after major changes to the rating […]
To be effective, you can’t fight fraud passively By: Tony LaNasa When it comes to reducing fraud loss and duration, active detection methods (such as surprise audits or data monitoring) are far more effective than passive methods (such as confessions or […]
The IRS is targeting business transactions in bitcoin and other virtual currencies By: David M. Reape Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are gaining popularity. But many businesses, consumers, employees, and investors are still confused about how they work and how to report transactions on […]
Why your phone may be a fraud risk By: Tony LaNasa As more people use mobile phones, more fraud perpetrators target these devices. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, between 2017 and 2018 the number of fraudulent mobile-phone accounts opened grew […]
Protect your nonprofit from occupational fraud threats By: Helen Weeber Not-for-profit organizations don’t lose as much to occupational fraud as for-profit businesses do. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) 2018 Report to the Nations, nonprofits lost a […]
Should you revise your nonprofit’s bylaws? By: Helen Weeber Your not-for-profit has likely grown and evolved since it was founded. Have your bylaws kept pace? Bylaws are the rules and principles that define your organization — and, if you […]