Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE Archives - HW&Co. CPAs and Advisors

Understand the Risks before Outsourcing to Contractors

By: Tony LaNasa

During busy periods, such as the holidays, businesses often outsource to third-party contractors to handle additional workloads. This approach can be a cost-effective way to meet customer demand without committing […]

Can You Trust Your Job Candidates? Uncovering Resume Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

In today’s competitive job market, applicants often feel pressure to make their resumes stand out. For some, this means embellishing the truth or even outright falsification of their qualifications, experience, […]

Protecting Employee 401(k) Savings from Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Recently, a 401(k) participant lost approximately $740,000 in an intricate scam orchestrated by overseas criminals. Alarming cases also reveal that friends, family, and even employers have been implicated in 401(k) […]

Protecting Your Business from ATM Skimming Threats

By: Tony LaNasa

ATM skimming, where criminals use concealed digital devices to steal credit and debit card information, is a serious threat that can lead to major financial losses for businesses. The FBI […]

Why Your Business Must Safeguard Against Executive Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

You may fully trust your executive team, but research shows that executive level fraud can be extremely costly. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Occupational Fraud 2024: […]

All-In-One Protection: Merging Cyber and Physical Security

By: Tony LaNasa

Protecting your small business from theft has become more complex than ever. In the past, simply locking doors was enough to deter intruders, but today businesses must deal with both […]

Do You Have a Fraud Disaster Plan?

By: Tony LaNasa

Your business likely has a disaster plan for emergencies like fires, natural disasters, or terrorist attacks that could disrupt operations and endanger lives. While a fraud contingency plan might […]

Addressing Workers’ Comp Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Workers’ compensation insurance offers essential medical care and financial support to employees injured or incapacitated at work. Unfortunately, this benefit is sometimes exploited by dishonest individuals. According to the Coalition […]

BEWARE of Office Supply Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Office supply scams are a tricky form of vendor fraud that often exploits behavioral psychology and poor office communication. While they might not cause significant financial losses individually, the costs can […]

Is Your Inventory Missing — Or Stolen? Ask an Expert

By: Tony LaNasa

Many organizations, including retailers, manufacturers, and contractors, rely heavily on strict inventory control. If inventory is not precisely tracked, businesses are unable to effectively produce goods, meet customer demand, and generate […]

Shoring Up Protections Against Expense Reimbursement Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Expense reimbursement fraud is an occupational fraud scheme that has become more costly for businesses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to the most recent report from the Association […]

What To Do If Your Business Is Defrauded

By: Tony LaNasa

Occupational fraud is more than just a financial hazard. It can transform a company’s reputation, culture, and relationships. However, before dealing with any of the deeper repercussions from fraud, exposed organizations must “clean […]

1 2 3 … 20 Previous Insights

What can we help you find?

Leaving HW&Co.

You are leaving HWCo.cpa and being directed to an external site. Click here to return to our page.

Continue to site