The recently released 2020 Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE’s) occupational fraud study, Report to the Nations, reveals that the most common behavioral red flag exhibited by […]

Even before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck, Americans received a lot of packages. About 18 billion parcels were shipped in the United States in 2018, according to Pitney […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the floodgates to scam artists attempting to profit from sick, anxious and financially vulnerable Americans. Frontline efforts to corral Coronavirus fraud are […]

Not all companies follow U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Many smaller businesses, for example, have adopted the AICPA’s Financial Reporting Framework for Small and Medium-Sized Entities […]

Before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck, employees who suspected occupational fraud in their organizations had multiple options for notifying their employers. For example, they could use […]

Many businesses were unprepared when the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic required them to close their physical offices and shift to remote operations. Your company, for example, may […]

Paying workers under the table or with cash can save businesses a bundle in taxes. But the potential consequences are grave. Not only is this practice illegal […]

The first question you should ask yourself about anything that’s too good to be true is . . . is it a legitimate business opportunity or scam.  […]

Most travelers love a deal that extends their budget — whether it’s a cheap flight, discounted hotel room or all-inclusive package tour. Unfortunately, sophisticated scammers are only too happy […]

Several major companies have already filed for bankruptcy during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and many more large and small businesses are expected to follow suit.  Don’t […]