Paul McCormack, CFE
Paul McCormack, CFE, is a freelance writer specializing in fraud, security and compliance. He previously worked for SunTrust, EY, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Delta Airlines. Contact him at paul@mccormackwrites.com.
Evaluating startups for fraud
The startup world contains ample pressure, opportunity and willingness of entrepreneurs to rationalize decisions to secure market share and deliver on the promises they made to investors. Rarely do the teams that conduct due diligence for VCs and PE firms include someone with experience in detecting and investigating fraud.
Written By: Paul McCormack, CFE
Don't miss opportunities to help organizations during fraud aftershocks
An organization discovers devastating, costly fraudulent activity. It’s now waffling on spending money on a proactive fraud prevention plan. But while the fraud still stings, now’s the time for a consulting CFE — internal or external — to pitch substantive anti-fraud measures that could save the organization.
Written By: Paul McCormack, CFE
Are well-known companies more prone to financial statement fraud?
It’s logical to think that companies on the verge of bankruptcy or suffering severe financial stress might be tempted to fudge their financial statements. Yet a recent university study says that large prestigious public firms are even more prone to cooking the books. We look at why this might be the case and the need to delve into the psychology of individual perpetrators.
Written By: Paul McCormack, CFE
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