Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE, is an associate professor in accounting at Aston University. Contact her at r.kassem@aston.ac.uk.
The dark side of giving: Exposing charity fraud
From employees who embezzle funds to criminals who exploit disasters for profit, charitable organizations are vulnerable to many types of fraud schemes. The author reveals the methods perpetrators use to deceive donors and charities, and how organizations can protect themselves to carry out their philanthropic missions.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
It's not all about money
When a cybercriminal breaches an organization’s data and financial systems, management automatically begins investigating the culprit’s financial motives. But often hackers are just curious to see if they can invade mainframes. Or they’re bored and want to have some fun. Here’s how to investigate cybercriminals’ minds, understand their nuanced purposes and then prevent more breaches.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
Outsmarting fraud in the hospitality industry
With more people traveling and spending money on leisure following the COVID-19 pandemic, fraudsters are once again turning their attention to the hospitality industry. Here we look at the variety of fraud taking place in this sector and how best to prevent it.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
Playing fair
Football — the international sport, with strikers and goalkeepers — is beloved around the world, but in an intense game where professional teams compete for wins and financial survival, fraud is commonplace. Here’s a primer on the many schemes on and off the field and meaningful steps that football clubs and leagues could take to fight fraud in the sport.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
Managing insider-fraud risks in a pandemic
Insider-fraud risks are on the rise as the economic and psychological fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on organizations and their employees. Understanding these risks and knowing how to manage them will be an important part of many CFEs’ jobs.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
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