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How to Recognize and Prevent Five Common Forms of Occupational Fraud

CPA Practice

Financial Statement Manipulation Manipulation of financial statements is another common form of fraud. This manipulation may include inflating assets, revenue or net worth as well as minimizing the appearance of debt or expenses. Furthermore, these policies and procedures should be regularly enforced.

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Fraud: Is It Happening to You?

Withum

Asset misappropriation, corruption, and financial statement fraud are the three fraud classifications that pose the greatest threat to organizations. Expense reimbursement schemes (11% of cases) – an employee submits and gets reimbursed for fictious or personal expenses via the company’s expense reimbursement process.

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Errors in Posting Payroll

SMBAccountant

This can include deductions for Social Security, Medicare, federal and state income taxes, health insurance, 401k, child support, expense reimbursements, and many others. When posting the net pay as the business’s expense, all those deductions that were paid by the employee are reducing the company’s expense.

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Protecting Your Business: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Bookkeeper Fraud

Basis 365

Expense Reimbursement Fraud: Submitting false expense reports for personal expenses. Warning Signs Frequent unexplained cash shortages or discrepancies in financial records. Implement segregation of duties, ensuring multiple employees oversee financial processes.

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5 Ways to Streamline Nonprofit Financial Management

inDinero Accounting

Additionally, an expense reimbursement policy can streamline the reimbursement process, detailing what costs are reimbursable and the necessary documentation. This policy guarantees accurate tracking of organizational expenses and helps maintain financial stability.

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Tracking Business Expenses on the Go

Pooley Accounting Services

The IRS requires documentation for all business expenses. Some companies provide employees with credit cards to cover expenses. Others expect employees to pay out-of-pocket expenses, reimbursing them when expense reports are approved. Not every expense is easily tracked.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Building an Optimal Accounting System

Basis 365

Automated workflows expedite invoice processing and expense reimbursements. We often inherit accounting systems with poor data that prevent accurate financial statements. Their robust, cloud-based software integrates seamlessly with payroll, inventory management, and customer relationship management platforms.