Articles & Press
| 10 August 2009
There is no shortage of allegations of investment fraud since the stock market tanked last year. Last month attorney Marc Dreier was sentenced to 20 years in prison for heading a Ponzi scheme that caused investors to lose more than $400 million. Are there more investment scams occurring, or have market conditions just led to the discovery of more of these schemes? I’ll guess the latter, although no one really knows for sure.| 13 July 2009
When fraud happens within an organization’s accounting system, there is often a paper trail left behind. It’s unavoidable, as there is a record of something related to the fraud, whether it is a legitimate invoice that was later adjusted, an account balance that was changed, or a fake employee who was added to the payroll system.| 15 June 2009
A brief review of news stories related to mortgage fraud and real estate fraud shows there’s no shortage of schemes being uncovered and pursued. It’s not surprising. There are likely two main reasons for fraud schemes related to real estate being discovered at a high rate.
29 April 2009
10 Potentially Sticky Work Situations and How to Manage Them
Entrepreneur Magazine
By Chris Penttila
As an entrepreneur, you'll run into sticky situations at work, whether it's grumbling employees or distractions, that get in the way of productivity.
| 20 April 2009
Wisconsin Law Journal
Ask a random group of attorneys what they think of social media, and you’ll get some funny looks. Several of them will turn up their noses, while an equal number will have no idea what you’re talking about. A few may have a favorable opinion of social media, and a couple may even participate in this phenomenon.
| 23 March 2009
Consumer outrage about “bailout madness” and the proliferation of Ponzi schemes and investment fraud is fueling a push for greater oversight and regulation. The government is talking tough, saying that there will be more prosecutions for financial fraud forthcoming..
| 23 February 2009
If you thought that the $50 billion Ponzi scheme allegedly perpetrated by Bernard Madoff is big, get ready. The amount of fraud that is sure to arise out of all the federal government bailout activities will dwarf that by many multiples.
22 January 2009
A Weak Economy Can Mean More Employee Theft ... and More Awkward Situations in the Workplace
ABC News
By Michelle Goodman
A reader of this column I'll call Stan received some jarring news upon returning to work after Christmas: His boss had been fired for doubling her paycheck for nearly five months.
Koss Fraud Spotlights Small Filers’ Internal Control Issues
Accountants Who Focus on Fraud 
