• Why It Is So Easy to Commit Fraud

    It sometimes seems like it’s easy to commit fraud at work. Why is that so? One of the main reasons is that employers must put trust in their employees and give them access to data and assets. It’s also important […]

  • Companies at Greater Risk of Financial Fraud

    What kinds of companies are more prone to fraud? In my business, we talk a lot about the red flags of fraud. There are two different types of red flags: the kind that suggest that a fraud is currently in […]

  • Foster a Culture of Integrity in Your Company

    The average business loses approximately 5% of revenues to employee fraud. The employees are running off with money, fixed assets, and business opportunities. They are taking kickbacks from suppliers who overcharge for their products and services, and pushing contracts toward […]

  • Accounting “Irregularities” Can Signal Fraud

    Numerous signs can point to the possibility of fraud. Literally hundreds of different types of fraud schemes exist, so the number of possible red flags of fraud is huge. Today we’ll talk about one area where you may see some […]

  • What Does a Corporate Fraud Suspect Look Like?

    Those aware of fraud risks might think they should be on the lookout for likely fraud suspects. That is not a bad idea, and there are many potential personal red flags of fraud, but it is difficult to put those […]

  • What Does It Mean When a Company Changes Auditors?

    The firm that audits a company’s financial statements is very important. Audited statements are used by shareholders, lenders, and other interested parties to make decisions about the company and its future. When companies change auditors, it can signal a few […]

  • Recognizing the Red Flags of Fraud

    People who steal from their employers often exhibit telltale characteristics that could tip off management that they’re likely to commit fraud. These characteristics include attitudes on the job, daily work habits, and personal lifestyle issues. A few of these traits […]

  • Red Flags of Fraud in a Specific Industry

    Have you ever thought about the fact that a particular industry in which a company operates creates risk factors for fraud? We call these industry red flags, and Tracy discusses some of the more common ones in this video, including: […]

  • Detecting Billing Schemes

    Employees may commit fraud against their employers by getting the employer to improperly disburse funds. One way this could happen is through an improper check or electronic disbursement. Another way is through a shell company scheme, whereby the employee sets […]

  • Strategies to Reduce Employee Theft

    It might be hard to believe, but each and every day companies are losing money because they not only give employees opportunities to steal, they encourage it. How? By not providing adequate oversight. A clerk, for example, sees that an […]