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Sailing the Tradewinds to Fraudulent Gains

A sales manager makes up for lost commission income. Sailing the Tradewinds to Fraudulent Gains When her commission structure is cut, an advertising sales manager finds a way to make up for the

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Cybersecurity in Turbulent Times

Organizations aren't focused on cyber risk amid pandemic. Cybersecurity in Turbulent Times As the pandemic wears on, the risk of cyberattack is not often the focus of organizations struggling

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Guilt by Association

A 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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Faking the Winning Ticket

In 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 Fraud Behind the Flags

A 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 Hit

Construction 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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Breaking Down the Fraud Policy

Internal 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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Culture of Ethics: Part 1

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What would motivate a respected authority on money laundering to try his hand at committing the crime? Culture of Ethics: Part 1 The potential for unethical behavior looms over nearly every

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Corrupt Negotiations

Companies and their labor unions need to take measures to prevent corruption and conflicts of interests among their leaders. Corrupt Negotiations Companies and their labor unions need to take

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The Lottery Loser

A credit union CEO's alleged multi-million-dollar theft spotlights the need for financial controls over executives. The Lottery Loser A credit union CEO's alleged multi-million-dollar

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Ia Mag Apr 10, 2023

A Trick of the Light

A company becomes the target of fraudsters. A Trick of the Light A company's investigation into a shortfall in cash flow exposes fraudsters. A company becomes concerned it is being targeted

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Ia Mag Aug 08, 2023

Accessories to Theft

A store clerk fashions fictitious returns. Accessories to Theft A clothing store clerk and her friends fashion fictitious returns for extra cash. A store clerk and her friends get caught scamming

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Ia Mag Aug 31, 2023

Online Exclusive: Looking Back on PPP Loans

The PPP program struggled with fraud and risks. Online Exclusive: Looking Back on PPP Loans The U.S. small business loan program provided a lifeline for companies during the pandemic but

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An Eye on Compliance

Compliance audits are vital for financial institutions. An Eye on Compliance Compliance audits are vital for financial institutions in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. As financial

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Ia Mag Apr 11, 2022

The Fraud Potential

Audit committees need to address fraud risk. The Fraud Potential Audit committees need to address the rising risk of fraud. Audit committees need to address the rising risk of fraud Corporate

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Boardroom: Wanted: A Better Approach to Assessing Risks

Regulators press for broader risk assessments. Boardroom: Wanted: A Better Approach to Assessing Risks Regulators urge broader risk assessment beyond financial reporting, highlighting root causes

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Risk: Pinpointing Purchasing Risks

Assess risks to prioritize vulnerable accounts. Risk: Pinpointing Purchasing Risks Assessing risks of purchased goods can help organizations prioritize vulnerable accounts. Assessing risks of

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Ia Mag Apr 27, 2020

Fraud Report Affirms Internal Audit's Value at Critical Time

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Findings from ACFE's Report to the Nations reflect audit's significant role in detecting and deterring fraud. Fraud Report Affirms Internal Audit's Value at Critical Time Findings from

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The Double Dipper

An employee tip uncovers a multimillion-dollar travel and expense scam. The Double Dipper An employee tip uncovers a multimillion-dollar travel and expense scam. An employee tip uncovers a

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Auditing Credit Risk in the Fintech Era

Financial technology provides unique challenges to internal auditors around data, fraud, platforms, and credit risk. Auditing Credit Risk in the Fintech Era Financial technology provides unique

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The Cross-border Cover-up

Executives at a California bank conspire to hide its role in laundering drug money. The Cross-border Cover-up Executives at a California bank conspire to hide its role in laundering drug

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Stealing From Authors

Writers, literary agents, and publishers alike should be wary of a wide range of unscrupulous publishing practices. Stealing From Authors Writers, literary agents, and publishers alike should

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Trouble in the Emergency Room

Data analytics, good oversight, and whistleblower programs can help health-care companies fight costly fraud. Trouble in the Emergency Room Data analytics, good oversight, and whistleblower

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Ia Mag Oct 10, 2022

Leaky Accounts

A trusted bookkeeper embezzles from a plumbing supply company. Leaky Accounts A bookkeeper's longtime embezzlement scheme is exposed in a forensic investigation. A forensic investigation at

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Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

Fraud: Small Signs of Big Problems