Occupational fraud can be defined as crimes committed by employees against the organizations that they work for. Perhaps its most dangerous variation is executive fraud — that is, wrongdoings by those in the C-Suite. Senior-level execs are in a prime position to not...
Imagine you’ve got your eye on a business that seems like an attractive investment or acquisition target. It boasts strong earnings, competitive growth estimates and a clean balance sheet. But this business has a secret: fraud. And fraud can dramatically change the...
Hurricane Ian will go down in history as one of Florida’s deadliest and costliest storms of all time. The path of destruction it left in its path was devastating. In addition to washed out and flooded homes, businesses are shutdown, and financial burdens are ever...
Hurricane Ian has come and gone, but the devastation that was left behind has impacted residents and businesses in many ways. In its aftermath, many businesses will face challenging decisions, especially in responding to a loss event. On September 29, the Internal...
Every business owner should establish strong policies, procedures and internal controls to prevent fraud. But don’t stop there. Also be prepared to act if indications arise that, despite your best efforts, wrongdoing has taken place at your company. How you handle the...
