For most retailers, December is the most profitable season of the year. However, customer returns in January can cut deeply into December revenues — particularly if the […]

Despite our best intentions, almost everyone brings some bias to human interactions — even business owners and executives investigating fraud. Sometimes bias can lead […]

Most fraud-prevention guidance advises owners and manager to monitor employees. But what exactly does this mean? Are you legally entitled to monitor employee computer […]

Americans generally feel generous during the holidays and usually are eager to donate to worthy charitable causes. At the same time, they’re so busy […]

According to data company Dun & Bradstreet, business identity theft increased more than 250% in the first half of 2020. You can thank the […]

These days, many offices and other workspaces are nearly empty as employees work from home. This can make companies that don’t safeguard their computers, […]

Management overrides of internal controls can make your company more vulnerable to fraud. This is true even when managers have innocent intentions — for […]

Ghost employees and other payroll scams are trouble for employers. They may be just as fictional as the paranormal activities in your favorite scary book or movie, […]

Forensic accountants are engaged for a wide variety of assignments, among them investigating fraud, auditing internal controls and quantifying damages associated with legal disputes. All of these […]

Not all shell companies are dishonest. Despite their often-sinister reputation, these paper-only companies may be used legitimately to hold another business’s assets. Or they […]