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Any business, no matter the size or scope, has a potential risk of fraud. In fact, according to the Association for Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), small businesses are actually the most vulnerable to fraud. According to a study published in 2002, the smallest business organizations, those with less than 100….
While business fraud is prevalent amongst companies of all sizes, larger organizations are less susceptible to fraud compared to small and mid-sized businesses. On top of that, small and mid-sized businesses have a much tougher time recovering from fraud compared to large organizations. In fact, the ACFE (Association of Certified….
At first glance, something like payroll fraud may seem insignificant and limited in scope. When it comes to employee theft, most small business owners think about little things like stealing from the supply room to get a few extra pens and post-it pads. The reality, however, is that payroll fraud….
Unfortunately, fraudulent activity among businesses has experience a steady increase in the past few years. With the increasing power and connectivity of the internet, it seems to be easier than ever to experience fraud. The Global Fraud and Identity Report from 2018 reported that 33% of businesses experienced more fraud….
While forensic accounting may be considered a fairly new profession in the grand scheme of things, its roots can be found many centuries ago. Today, we think of forensic accounting in terms of glamour and glitz – the high profile divorce, the scandalous business dealings, the shareholder disputes, and so….
For all of the spotlight that cybersecurity has received over the last several years, there are still an alarming number of businesses consistently failing to protect their data. Even worse, when these organizations ignore the threat of a cyberattack they are also putting their clients’ data at risk. In the….
Business owners handle headaches that come in many forms – from staffing issues to internal strategy and from competitive climate to external market trends, the list is seemingly never-ending. One headache that a business owner hopes to never deal with is fraud. Unfortunately, business fraud is far more common than….
The various types of fraud and corruption seen in today’s work environment range significantly, thus posing a unique challenge to identifying these threats in the first place. From asset misappropriation to data theft, from payroll fraud to vendor fraud, and from accounting fraud to bribery, detecting fraud and corruption in….
Fraud detection is becoming more and more important as the business world leans heavily on technology and an influx of data. In recent years, fraud attempts have increased dramatically, thus calling for a fraud detection system that is widespread, efficient, and effective in the workplace. Business owners, boards of directors,….
Ellrich, Neal, Smith & Stohlman, P.A. was formed in 1988. Based in northern Palm Beach County, Florida, we serve clients throughout the state. The firm’s original founders are W. David Ellrich, Jr. and Becky B. Moore.
