Fraud is something that poses a tremendous threat to organizations of all sizes and types. Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) compiles a Report to the Nations, where they outline key findings and statistics about how fraud is committed and the characteristics of the people who commit fraud. Below is a recap of the 2018 key findings that were recently released by the ACFE.

Imagine heading out for a day at the beach. You are dressed in shorts and a t-shirt. You brought your sunscreen and you even remembered an umbrella. Now imagine you get to the beach and are caught in a treacherous blizzard. That sunscreen and umbrella are not going to be of much help. You soon realize that you are completely unprepared, and better brace yourself for a painful experience. How do you ensure your business is never in this situation? 

The family cabin often holds many memories and nostalgia, especially for multi-generational families, and for some for whom a cabin was the only “vacation” spot they ever knew.

I still have the privilege of working with business owners and other clients but as my responsibilities have increased at the firm, I have been required to focus more of my time on our firm’s business, rather than working in the business.