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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
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Nonprofit Fraud
Fraud investigations gone wrong
Failures in fraud investigations can hinder the pursuit of justice and the deterrence of fraudulent activities. The author examines two case studies that illustrate the immense impact that botched investigations can have on individuals, organizations and society.
Written By: Adesola Osuji, LLM, CFE, CISA
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Computers and Technology
- Corporate Governance
Organizations race to adopt new anti-fraud technologies after slow start, ACFE/SAS technology report shows
The ACFE and SAS release their 2022 Anti-Fraud Technology Benchmarking Report; nominations open for the 2023-2024 Board of Regents
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Career and Professional Development
The case of Little Bo Peep: The jailhouse employee
When employment circumstances change and pressures mount, criminals might disguise red flags of misbehavior. Because past actions can be a useful indicator of future behavior, background checks provide a snapshot of an applicant’s criminal, credit and employment history. Here we discuss the importance of background checks and how to properly vet your applicants.
Written By: Theresa Hicks, CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
The grand scheme of things
We all know fraud isn’t a new phenomenon. But what plays in the news can surprise even the most skilled anti-fraud professional. Cases of multimillion-dollar companies entangled in fraud now take precedence over other kinds of criminal activity. But is the high-stake game of fraud limited to multimillion-dollar organizations?
Written By: Felicia Riney, D.B.A.
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Corporate Governance
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
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