Cyberattacks and Cryptocurrency Predicted to be Among Largest Fraud Issues in 2018

Cyberattacks and Cryptocurrency Predicted to be Among Largest Fraud Issues in 2018

In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to see headlines about a new instance of fraud many times a week. Whether it’s a new phishing scam targeting seniors or the arrest of a low-level employee embezzling small amounts from a local government office, most fraud-related issues are interesting to the public regardless of their profession. Since anti-fraud professionals are on the front line of fraud prevention and investigation, it’s also predictable that family and friends may turn to you for clarification of these fraud-related stories.  

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Jump-Start Your Fraud Examination Career With Internships and Study Abroad Programs

Jump-Start Your Fraud Examination Career With Internships and Study Abroad Programs

Before beginning his career in bank examination, and later internal audit, Jacob Flournoy wishes he would have done more of one thing: listening. “I was probably told everything I needed to succeed by my trusted advisors. I just wish I had listened more to their advice,” said Flournoy, a CFE, and the Chief Audit Executive at the University of Arkansas System.

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Fear Not the Deposition Hot Seat

Fear Not the Deposition Hot Seat

Depositions are grueling. Let’s say you’re an expert witness for the defense. As you walk into the conference room of the plaintiff’s counsel your heart rate ascends, your palms sweat and you reach for a glass of water as you sit at the table. You know what’s coming: incessant, pointed questions from attorneys as you give sworn testimony. You also know that all parties will use your words in court as evidence or as weapons to attack your inconsistencies.

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Cryptocurrency in 2018: Cautiously Embracing the Future

Cryptocurrency in 2018: Cautiously Embracing the Future

2017 was a year of unprecedented progress for cryptocurrencies. From the Japanese government’s decision to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender to the overall cryptocurrency market cap exceeding $500 billion, it is a safe bet to argue that this revolutionary digital asset class is here to stay. With cryptocurrencies quickly becoming both a speculative investment and payment method, certain names in the space are gaining credibility.

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Weathering Human Nature's Storms: Is Your Internal Control System Intact?

Weathering Human Nature's Storms: Is Your Internal Control System Intact?

If you see a weather forecast that a blizzard or big storm is coming, you would most likely rush to stock up on food, water and other necessities. Similarly, if you knew fraudsters were targeting your organization, you would no doubt try to anticipate their actions and prepare accordingly.

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