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Early Revenue Recognition: Not Just Bad Accounting, but Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Financial statement fraud is the least common type of occupational theft (9% of incidents), yet it causes the most substantial financial losses for businesses, according to the Association of Certified […]

Manufacturers: Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Occupational Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Occupational fraud, or employee fraud, is a serious issue for all firms. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), firms lose 5% of their revenue to fraud each […]

Keep Fraud Off Your Restaurant’s Menu

By: Tony LaNasa

The restaurant industry is notoriously difficult, even without the numerous fraud risks. The truth is, when you’re working on razor-thin profit margins, you can’t afford to lose any money to […]

Generative AI Can Help Prevent, Detect and Investigate Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Artificial intelligence (AI) is something you might be familiar with or have even used in the workplace. What about Gen AI (or generative AI)? Some well-known examples of Gen AI systems include ChatGPT […]

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 […]

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