Insider trading refers to the illegal practice of trading securities or stocks based on non-public, material information about the company or its securities. This privileged information is typically held by corporate insiders, such as executives, directors, or employees, who have access to confidential company data that could impact the stock…
Read moreHR fraud, also known as human resources fraud or employee fraud, refers to deceptive or illicit activities committed by individuals within an organization’s human resources department or related to employment practices. This type of financial crime encompasses various fraudulent actions, including but not limited to falsification of credentials, misrepresentation of…
Read moreProcurement fraud refers to the manipulation, deception, or misrepresentation in the procurement process, where individuals or entities seek to obtain goods, services, or contracts through illicit means for personal gain or to benefit a particular party. This type of financial crime encompasses various fraudulent activities, including bid rigging, collusion, bribery,…
Read moreAsset misappropriation refers to the illegal or unauthorized use, theft, or diversion of an organization’s resources or assets by employees or third parties for personal gain. This type of financial crime involves various fraudulent activities, including but not limited to embezzlement, theft of inventory or cash, payroll fraud, and misuse…
Read moreVery few organizations actively audit for Fraud. Rather, their auditors are content to conduct financial, operational and compliance audits and to investigate Fraud only when symptoms are so egregious that fraud is suspected.…
Read moreThe five (5) ways to eliminate Fraud opportunities are: (1) having good internal controls; (2) discouraging collusion between employees and customers or vendors and clearly informing vendors and other outside contacts of your company’s policies against fraud; (3) monitoring employees and providing a hotline (whistle-blowing system) for anonymous tips; (4)…
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