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Conflicts of interest: When employees aren’t on your side

By: Tony LaNasa

One of the governing principles of the employee/employer relationship is that employees have a fiduciary duty to act in their employer’s interests. An employee’s undisclosed conflict of interest can be […]

Antifraud checklist for construction companies

By: Tony LaNasa

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Report to the Nations: 2018 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, organizations victimized by fraud lose a median $130,000. But construction […]

How to spot influencer fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

To increase brand awareness and influence consumer behavior, businesses of all sizes spend vast amounts on social media marketing. Social media “influencers” can help companies reach and engage customers. But […]

Dissecting the role of the forensic accountant in litigation

By: Tony LaNasa

When people hear the term “forensic science,” they usually think “CSI.” What comes to mind when you hear the term “forensic accounting”? Similar to forensic scientists offering opinions about scientific […]

Why executives pose the greatest occupational fraud risk

By: Tony LaNasa

In its 2018 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) reported that owners and executives accounted for only 19% of all […]

Fraud fact: Crooks prefer cash

By: Tony LaNasa

It should come as no surprise that cash is the most popular target of fraud perpetrators. After all, once stolen, cash itself is virtually untraceable. But that doesn’t mean forensic […]

5 ways to prevent fraud in your law firm

By: Tony LaNasa

Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of businesses. Enforcing internal controls may simply seem unnecessary in an […]

How fraud can scuttle the purchase of your dream home

By: Tony LaNasa

Buying a home is stressful enough without also having to worry about potential fraud. Unfortunately, real estate fraud is surging. According to Realtor magazine, scams targeting the industry rose 1,100% […]

Is return fraud cutting into your store’s profits?

By: Tony LaNasa

For brick-and-mortar retailers, return fraud can be a serious financial threat. There are several types of schemes. But when they’re successful, they all end the same way: Stores issue refunds […]

Prevent fraud with the help of your audit committee

By: Tony LaNasa

Your board’s audit committee is a first line of defense against fraud. But to be effective, committee members need to do more than simply review financial statements and audit results. […]

5 Things You Can do to Minimize the Effects of Identity Theft

By: Tony LaNasa

No one wants to be a victim of identity theft. But, in a world where more of us spend using credit cards, debit cards or online, identity theft is running […]

Preventing phoenix companies from taking flight with your money

By: Tony LaNasa

Bankruptcy (or liquidation) can be a valid business tool when used properly. Unfortunately, it can also enable less-than-honest business owners to profit at the expense of their creditors. Such is […]

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