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On the Frontlines: Future-proofing Internal Audit
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Officials Call Penalty on Ex-NFL Player FraudInternal auditors and health insurers need a good playbook to tackle false insurance claims. Officials Call Penalty on Ex-NFL Player Fraud Internal auditors and health insurers need a good
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Breaking Down the Fraud PolicyInternal auditors need to be involved in, and understand, the organization’s fraud detection and prevention efforts. Breaking Down the Fraud Policy Internal auditors need to be involved in, and
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Beware the Coronavirus ScamsInternal auditors can learn from the frauds that arose during earlier outbreaks — similar schemes may target their organizations' home-based employees. Beware the Coronavirus Scams Internal
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The Fraud Behind the FlagsA chief operating officer hid her multimillion-dollar scheme behind a cost-savings initiative. The Fraud Behind the Flags A chief operating officer hid her multimillion-dollar scheme behind a
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Building Scheme Is No Big HitConstruction fraud is one of the costliest frauds, and developers and contractors can be both perpetrators and victims. Art StewartMarch 11, 20200 Comments Building Scheme Is No Big Hit
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An Education in Misleading AdsU.S. regulators have many options for investigating deceptive advertising and marketing claims by universities. An Education in Misleading Ads U.S. regulators have many options for investigating
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Data Theft Aids Tech Support ScamOrganizations need personnel and technology controls to prevent employees from stealing corporate and customer data. Data Theft Aids Tech Support Scam Organizations need personnel and technology
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Municipal MisappropriationBy exploiting legacy system knowledge, a key finance employee siphons county funds to his personal account. Municipal Misappropriation By exploiting legacy system knowledge, a key finance
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Faking the Winning TicketIn the high-stakes world of lotteries, regulators and operators need stronger controls against fraudulent schemes. Faking the Winning Ticket In the high-stakes world of lotteries, regulators and
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The Make Your Own Credit Card ScamAlthough some retailers can be easily duped by fake credit cards, cards with smart chips are dramatically reducing card fraud. The Make Your Own Credit Card Scam Although some retailers can be
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Guilt by AssociationA membership organization pays a hefty price after handing over too much control to its management company. Guilt by Association A membership organization pays a hefty price after handing over
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The Benefits SwindlersEmployers, insurers, and regulators all have a stake in fighting workplace benefits fraud. The Benefits Swindlers Employers, insurers, and regulators all have a stake in fighting workplace
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The Opportunistic CFOWhen a small, growing company hires an internal auditor, it discovers the chief financial officer embezzling profits. The Opportunistic CFO When a small, growing company hires an internal auditor,
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The Digital Land GrabIn the Internet of Things era, fraudsters are cashing in on the scarcity of Internet Protocol numbers. The Digital Land Grab In the Internet of Things era, fraudsters are cashing in on the
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 20 Questions Internal Auditors Should Be AskingThroughout October, Internal Auditor examines key areas practitioners should explore as they look to help protect their organizations. Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 20 Questions Internal
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The Artificially Intelligent Audit FunctionWith planning and processes, AI can revolutionize internal audit’s work and value. The Artificially Intelligent Audit Function With planning and processes, AI can revolutionize internal audit’s
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Protecting PasswordsPassword managers can safeguard login credentials — as long as the tools, themselves, are secured. Protecting Passwords Password managers can safeguard login credentials — as long as the tools,
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The Analytics Journey: Analytics RoadmapAs internal audit embarks on its analytics program, it needs a method to guide auditors in selecting and prioritizing projects. The Analytics Journey: Analytics Roadmap As internal audit embarks