What exactly is a Fraud Audit?

Many of you may have heard of the term “fraud audit” or maybe you heard someone talking about a “forensic audit”, but what is it? In this video, we examine 6 distinctions between an audit and an investigation to answer that very question.

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Is Your Fraud Risk Register Complete

(2:43)Is your fraud risk register complete? Do you have 50 asset misappropriation fraud schemes? Do you have 16 corruption fraud schemes? Do you currently have 46 fraudulent statement schemes in your fraud risk register? That’s right… There are 112 core fraud schemes in total! Did you know most fraud risk registers are missing the number one way fraudsters manipulate earnings to commit financial statement fraud? …   Schedule a free strategy session today and we will help you enhance your fraud risk register for a more comprehensive fraud management strategy.   Schedule a Strategy Session FraudCast Episode on YouTubeYouTube link: https://youtu.be/EKU6k1ESrTg

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FraudCast – Identity Theft Resource Center

Meet Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss identity theft with Eva. We answer questions such as: What is the scope of identity theft? What are the impacts of identity theft on the victim? How does ITRC work with the victims to alleviate these burdens? What can we do to help with awareness and prevention for identity theft? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Kz-1Vf0A-hM Also see: * Call for Subject Matter Experts to become a guest speaker on FraudCast. * Helpful Speaker Tips for step by step instructions on the interview process.  

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FraudCast – Bank Statement Review Automation

Bank statement review automation. Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss this with Sam Bobley, CEO of Ocrolus. We answer questions such as: How can bank statement review be automated? What is OCR? What differentiates Ocrolus from traditional OCR solutions? What value does Ocrolus technology deliver? Who are Ocrolus’s customers? How does Ocrolus price its products? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Qo_V_RvCEyE    

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Employers can use FBI database for real-time background checks

New video from PBS NEWSHOUR highlighting how: “Employers enrolled in federal and state “Rap Back” programs receive ongoing, real-time updates about their employees even after they are hired. They can keep tabs on things like encounters with law enforcement, even if those actions do not result in arrests, according to a report by The Intercept by Ava Kofman. Kofman joins Hari Sreenivasan with more details.” Video duration: 5:57  |  Aired: 02/04/2017  |  Rating: NR Link to the video: http://www.pbs.org/video/2365949861/ Related articles Babcock, E. (2016, December 15). Next Generation Identification (NGI) – Rap Back Service. Department of Justice Privacy Impact Assessment. United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Retrieved from https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/pia-ngi-rap-back-service.pdf/view  … Read More

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New COSO Guidance

There is new guidance just released on fraud risk management for COSO principle 8 and the full COSO framework. [Excerpt from the ACFE Forum] We are excited to announce the publication of the new Fraud Risk Management Guide, a resource jointly sponsored by COSO and the ACFE. This guide is an update to the previously released ACFE/IIA/AICPA publication, Managing the Business Risk of Fraud, and is designed to build on both COSO principle 8 and the full COSO Internal Control–Integrated Framework as a foundation for a comprehensive fraud risk management program. The Executive Summary of the guide is attached to this post. We’ve also created a website (ACFE.com/fraudrisktools) that provides interactive tools and other resources… Read More

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FraudCast – FCPA Compliance and Translation Considerations

FCPA Compliance & Translation Considerations Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss this with Jay Rosen, VP of Legal & Corporate Language Solutions at Merrill Brink International, a United Language Group company. We answer questions such as: Where do translation services fit into the non-English language investigation protocol? How do most organizations attempt to deal with non-English language data? How should a global organization with potential risk exposure go about finding and vetting a qualified Language Solutions Provider (LSP)? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/-HsfrDixGZ8   Also see: Call for Subject Matter Experts to become a guest speaker on FraudCast. Helpful Speaker Tips for step by step instructions on… Read More

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FraudCast – Interviewing in Fraud Matters

Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss interviewing and interrogations in the fraud environment with Mark Anderson, Director of Training & Development of Anderson Investigative Associates LLC. We answer questions such as: How important are interviews in the digital age? What are areas of emphasis required in a fraud subject interview? How important is rapport? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/I_EvmU_V9ow Also see:Call for Subject Matter Experts to become a guest speaker on FraudCast.Helpful Speaker Tips for step by step instructions on the interview process.Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss interviewing and interrogations in the fraud environment with Mark Anderson, Director of Training & Development of Anderson Investigative Associates LLC. We answer questions such as: How important are interviews in… Read More

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FraudCast – Blockchain Technology for Compliance and Managing Risk (Part 2)

Blockchain Technology for Compliance and Managing Risk (Part 2)   Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss blockchain technology for compliance and managing risk with Ian Worrall, CEO of Encrypted Labs. We answer questions such as: How did you get started? How do you address people being skeptical about robots? Regulatory concerns? Private and/or government? And much more.  YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Uw4gsd4z-pQ    Also see:Unlocking Economic Advantage with Blockchain: A guide for asset managers (J.P. Morgan, 2016) PDFCall for Subject Matter Experts to become a guest speaker on FraudCast.Helpful Speaker Tips for step by step instructions on the interview process. 

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FraudCast – Auto Fraud

Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss fraud in the automotive industry with Todd Wolf, Vehicle Theft Investigator of the California Highway Patrol. We answer questions such as: Why is auto fraud an issue? Who are the victims in auto fraud scams? What are some of the red flags for auto fraud? How can you protect yourself from auto fraud? And much more.

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