Always a bigger fish: Schemer swindles bank
Any member of your Finance team would be able to spot this scam from a mile away — so why couldn’t this bank?
Any member of your Finance team would be able to spot this scam from a mile away — so why couldn’t this bank?
While running internal audits has become a fairly common practice, some firms are taking it a step further.
Who hasn’t had dealings with the feds that involved death threats, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and a trifecta of loaded weapons?
The growing popularity of Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments has created a slew of opportunities for fraudsters — and many are taking full advantage.
As fraud continues to rise, more states are making businesses go to great (i.e., pricey) lengths to keep sensitive employee and customer data safe.
A good idea for the near future: Huddle up with Benefits staffers to make sure your firm has a solid system for investigating fishy disability claims.
Of course you know 12345 isn’t the best idea for a password. But are the passwords and practices you and your staffers use just as bad?
What’s the future direction of Finance’s everyday tasks? More work being done abroad.
Like a see-saw, as the economy plunges downward, employee fraud skyrockets — especially in small, private firms. The reasons for employee fraud are many and varied, but there are certain safeguards that can help keep your company safe: Double-check finances. Even if you have a trusted bookkeeper, it doesn’t hurt to take another look yourself. […]