Policies and Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement

Policies and Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement
Author: Edward J. McMillan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2006-07-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471932906

IS YOUR BUSINESS VULNERABLE TO FRAUD? It's not a secret that corporate fraud and scandal are real threats to business today, from which no business, large or small, is immune. Fraud losses are devastating-but they are also highly avoidable. Policies & Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement shows you how to proactively safeguard your business's assets and reputation from countless plots, schemes, and even identity theft. This invaluable tool prepares auditing CPAs, internal auditors, fraud investigators, and managers to: Thoroughly evaluate their organization's system of internal controls Assemble a fraud examination team Document a fraud action plan Expose weaknesses that could lead to fraud Take corrective action to reduce the possibility of victimization Embezzlement and fraud are realities that all organizations must confront, with the growing list of collapsed corporate giants serving as evidence of the destruction caused by financial abuses. Policies & Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement offers provocative new strategies to deal with this ongoing dilemma and serves as a road map to reduce financial dishonesty in the workplace.

Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft and Embezzlement

Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft and Embezzlement
Author: Stephen Pedneault
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2010-06-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470545712

"If you don't think that some employees have figured out ingenious ways to steal from businesses, read this book. The real-life examples will change your mind." Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, founder and Chairman, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners "An easy-to-read, but comprehensive step-by-step approach that covers every potential area for employee fraud and embezzlement. Great checklists at the end of each chapter show what steps to put into place for controls and protection. Includes real-life examples that really 'bring the story home.' " Jean L. Conover, CPA, past CEO/CFO, Jefferson Radiology PC "This book is a must-read for seasoned entrepreneurs as well as those considering entering their own business venture. While developed for small business, the risk detection and prevention methodologies presented by Mr. Pedneault are universal to all businesses. The concise checklists provide ready guidance for establishing a complete system of controls." Denise H. Armstrong, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Sea Research Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration "This book is a must for every individual owning their own business. Mr. Pedneault clearly articulates the fraud risks that occur in each business system. In the book, he offers practical advice for internal controls and illustrates the risks with real-life examples." Leonard W. Vona, President, Fraud Auditing, Inc.

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-03-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0359541828

Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.

United States Attorneys' Manual

United States Attorneys' Manual
Author: United States. Department of Justice
Publisher:
Total Pages: 720
Release: 1985
Genre: Justice, Administration of
ISBN:

Guidelines Manual

Guidelines Manual
Author: United States Sentencing Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1996-11
Genre: Sentences (Criminal procedure)
ISBN:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Author: United States. Employment Standards Administration. Wage and Hour Division
Publisher:
Total Pages: 12
Release: 1975
Genre: Age and employment
ISBN:

Machine Learning Applications for Accounting Disclosure and Fraud Detection

Machine Learning Applications for Accounting Disclosure and Fraud Detection
Author: Papadakis, Stylianos
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2020-10-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 179984806X

The prediction of the valuation of the “quality” of firm accounting disclosure is an emerging economic problem that has not been adequately analyzed in the relevant economic literature. While there are a plethora of machine learning methods and algorithms that have been implemented in recent years in the field of economics that aim at creating predictive models for detecting business failure, only a small amount of literature is provided towards the prediction of the “actual” financial performance of the business activity. Machine Learning Applications for Accounting Disclosure and Fraud Detection is a crucial reference work that uses machine learning techniques in accounting disclosure and identifies methodological aspects revealing the deployment of fraudulent behavior and fraud detection in the corporate environment. The book applies machine learning models to identify “quality” characteristics in corporate accounting disclosure, proposing specific tools for detecting core business fraud characteristics. Covering topics that include data mining; fraud governance, detection, and prevention; and internal auditing, this book is essential for accountants, auditors, managers, fraud detection experts, forensic accountants, financial accountants, IT specialists, corporate finance experts, business analysts, academicians, researchers, and students.

Corporate Fraud and Internal Control Workbook

Corporate Fraud and Internal Control Workbook
Author: Richard E. Cascarino
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-12-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118478509

The essential companion to Corporate Fraud and Internal Control, complete with review exercises for key concepts Used together with Corporate Fraud and Internal Control: A Framework for Prevention, this Workbook tests readers' knowledge of the subject with a focus on the appropriateness of the design of the system of internal controls in fraud risk mitigation, as well as the mechanisms to ensure effective implementation and monitoring on an ongoing basis. This Workbook includes step-by-step exercises and tests to help the reader master the techniques in fraud prevention and detection. Companion to Corporate Fraud and Internal Control: A Framework for Prevention Includes step-by-step exercise and tests Provides discussion-based case studies Features the necessary tools that companies need to combat fraud Written by a fraud prevention leader, Corporate Fraud and Internal Control Workbook features a fill in the blanks structure, followed by a short answer section, and ending with a discussion based series of case studies covering the following topics.