Business Theft and Fraud


Book Description

Business Theft and Fraud: Detection and Prevention offers a broad perspective on business-related theft, providing a detailed discussion of numerous avenues of theft, including internal and external fraud, organized retail crime, mortgage fraud, cyber fraud, and extortion. Combining current research and the author’s extensive experience with loss prevention and security, this professional text identifies industry trouble areas and offers techniques to combat business theft, such as how to identify sales underreporting, track sales by shifts, and educate employees on computer-related fraud. This publication is critical for those involved with loss prevention, security, or criminal justice. Business Theft and Fraud’s accessible, franchise-oriented scope will help many professionals identify and thwart threats in the evolving business world.




Fraud


Book Description

Embezzlement, tax evasion, deception, and other forms of "white collar crime" are putting the assets and integrity of many of America's top companies at risk--and fraud prevention is fast-becoming one of the foremost concerns in today's corporate world. The authors show how employees and managers can help keep the company safe from fraud, by learning the most important steps in prevention, detection, and investigation.




Handbook of Research on Theory and Practice of Financial Crimes


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Black money and financial crime are emerging global phenomena. During the last few decades, corrupt financial practices were increasingly being monitored in many countries around the globe. Among a large number of problems is a lack of general awareness about all these issues among various stakeholders including researchers and practitioners. The Handbook of Research on Theory and Practice of Financial Crimes is a critical scholarly research publication that provides comprehensive research on all aspects of black money and financial crime in individual, organizational, and societal experiences. The book further examines the implications of white-collar crime and practices to enhance forensic audits on financial fraud and the effects on tax enforcement. Featuring a wide range of topics such as ethical leadership, cybercrime, and blockchain, this book is ideal for policymakers, academicians, business professionals, managers, IT specialists, researchers, and students.







The Little Black Book of Scams


Book Description

The Canadian edition of The Little Black Book of Scams is a compact and easy to use reference guide filled with information Canadians can use to protect themselves against a variety of common scams. It debunks common myths about scams, provides contact information for reporting a scam to the correct authority, and offers a step-by-step guide for scam victims to reduce their losses and avoid becoming repeat victims. Consumers and businesses can consult The Little Black Book of Scams to avoid falling victim to social media and mobile phone scams, fake charities and lotteries, dating and romance scams, and many other schemes used to defraud Canadians of their money and personal information.




Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft and Embezzlement


Book Description

"If you don't think that some employees have figured out ingenious ways to steal from businesses, read this book. The real-life examples will change your mind." Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, founder and Chairman, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners "An easy-to-read, but comprehensive step-by-step approach that covers every potential area for employee fraud and embezzlement. Great checklists at the end of each chapter show what steps to put into place for controls and protection. Includes real-life examples that really 'bring the story home.' " Jean L. Conover, CPA, past CEO/CFO, Jefferson Radiology PC "This book is a must-read for seasoned entrepreneurs as well as those considering entering their own business venture. While developed for small business, the risk detection and prevention methodologies presented by Mr. Pedneault are universal to all businesses. The concise checklists provide ready guidance for establishing a complete system of controls." Denise H. Armstrong, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Sea Research Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration "This book is a must for every individual owning their own business. Mr. Pedneault clearly articulates the fraud risks that occur in each business system. In the book, he offers practical advice for internal controls and illustrates the risks with real-life examples." Leonard W. Vona, President, Fraud Auditing, Inc.




The Thief in Your Company


Book Description

Fraud can happen anywhere-even in the most successful companies. Most businesses, large and small, lose an average of 5% of their annual gross revenues to insider fraud. The worst part? The Thief in Your Company is most likely the person you trust the most. Forensic accountant Tiffany Couch is a sleuth with an adding machine. She has seen theft in many forms, but what sticks with her the most is not the fraud schemes or the dollar losses. It's the victims who all experience the same emotional devastation that these crimes leave in their wake. And her warning: It can happen to you. The Thief in Your Company will educate you and entertain you, pull at your heart strings, and convince you to put her time-tested security blueprint into practice. All types and sizes of organizations will learn how to: Be familiar with and protect against the most common fraud schemes Recognize who the typical fraudsters are Leave the door open for whistleblowers to report suspicious activity Take specific actionable steps if fraudulent activity is discovered Understand the emotional impacts of financial crimes The impacts of fraud are financially and emotionally devastating. Taking simple actionable steps will help companies recover, gain peace of mind, and take their power back.




The Small Business Fraud Prevention Manual


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"Small business owners and managers cannot afford losses due to fraud, yet many of these types of businesses are the most common victims. The ACFE's Small Business Fraud Prevention Manual provides information on the most common internal and external fraud schemes committed by customers, employees and vendors against small businesses as well as tips on how to prevent these schemes from happening to you." -- Back cover.




Bookkeeping Workbook For Dummies


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Fully updated for a UK audience Bookkeeping Workbook For Dummies is the easiest way to get up to speed in all the basics of bookkeeping: from setting up a bookkeeping system and recording transactions to managing payroll, preparing profit and loss statements, tackling tax and filing month and year end reports finances. Expert author Jane Kelly guides you step-by-step through every aspect of financial record and offers quick tips to help you work through the interactive exercises and practical problems encouraging you to find your own route to a solution and sharpen your skills along the way. Whether you’re studying on a bookkeeping course or balancing the books in a small business this book is the fastest way to get started. Bookkeeping Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition includes: Part I: Exploring Bookkeeping Basics Chapter 1: Deciphering the Basics Chapter 2: Designing Your Bookkeeping System Chapter 3: Sorting Out Your Business Road Map Part II: Putting it All on Paper Chapter 4: Looking at the Big Picture Chapter 5: Journaling — The Devil’s in the Details Chapter 6: Designing Controls for Your Books, Your Records, and Your Money Part III: Tracking Day-to-Day Business Operations with Your Books Chapter 7: Purchasing Goods and Tracking Your Purchases Chapter 8: Calculating and Monitoring Sales Chapter 9: Employee Payroll and Benefits Part IV: Getting Ready for Year’s (Or Month’s) End Chapter 10: Depreciating Your Assets Chapter 11: Paying and Collecting Interest Chapter 12: Checking Your Books Chapter 13: Checking and Correcting Your Books Part V: Reporting Results and Starting Over Chapter 14: Developing a Balance Sheet Chapter 15: Producing a Profit and Loss Statement Chapter 16: Reporting for Not-For-Profit Organizations Chapter 17: Doing Your Business Taxes Chapter 18: Completing Year-End Payroll and Reports Chapter 19: Getting Ready for a New Bookkeeping Year Part VI: The Part of Tens Chapter 20: Top Ten Checklist for Managing Your Cash Chapter 21: Top Ten Accounts You Should Monitor Chapter 22: Top Ten Problems You Should Practice




Identity Theft


Book Description

An overall plan on how to minimize readers risk of becoming a victim, this book was designed to help consumers and institutions ward off this ever-growing threat and to react quickly and effectively to recover from this type of crime. It is filled with checklists on who one should notify in case they become a victim and how to recover an identity.