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 […]
Ticket scams: When the price of admission is too high By: Tony LaNasa Concert, sporting and other event tickets can go for astronomical prices — when they’re even available. Hoping to find reasonably priced tickets (or to find tickets at all), many consumers […]
How fraud experts help companies head off bad mergers By: Tony LaNasa Mergers and acquisitions are filled with risks, some of them unavoidable. But buyers can avoid risks associated with cooked books and other forms of deceptive accounting used by a seller […]
Are your employees flying the red flags of fraud? By: Tony LaNasa Forensic accountants are best qualified to unearth the “hows and whys” of occupational fraud. But it’s up to employers to know when it’s time to call for professional help in […]
Stop receivables fraud before it starts By: Tony LaNasa From invoices and payments to discounts and write-offs, many business transactions are recorded to accounts receivable. This makes receivables a popular fraud target. But your business doesn’t have to become […]
How experts use tax returns to find hidden assets By: Tony LaNasa Business owners engaged in fraudulent activities often try to manipulate their companies’ financial statements. Fortunately for fraud experts, business owners’ tax returns aren’t as easy to misrepresent. Here’s how experts […]