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Friday, November 16 There are no 100% guarantees that will prevent fraud, but there are numerous ways to reduce your organization’s risk of fraud. Every organization needs a written policy to address fraud - before it happens. Download a sample fraud policy (PDF) provided by the ACFE. Thursday, November 15 If your organization has already implemented a hotline, then use this checklist to evaluate the effectiveness of your hotline. Wednesday, November 14 With their proven record of deterring and detecting unethical activity, an anonymous hotline is a critical internal control for any organization. Read why the AICPA recommends hotlines for all organizations (PDF). Tuesday, November 13 Encourage your company or your clients to take the Fraud Prevention Check-Up (PDF) to help identify and manage your fraud risks. Monday, November
12 Medical Practice - Office manager embezzled more than $1.9 million in 7 years. Construction Materials Company(Less than 35 employees) - Bookkeeper embezzled almost $7 million in over 7.5 years. Fraud occurs in companies of all sizes and across all industries. Does your organization have a strategy to fight it? It's not enough just to detect and investigate fraud, but a well-rounded anti-fraud program will also have taken measures that will prevent fraud. Once this is implemented, everything else will fall into place. Learn how you can develop strategies that will work for you. One of the biggest challenges for the fraud examiner is to persuade
management that the risks of fraud cannot be underestimated.
Those who have not suffered from fraud previously will be unaware
of the risks and costs. Management may simply think in terms
of the direct financial costs but need to be encouraged to look
further.
For more information, contact the Fraud Center.
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