Shepherd University Cindy Vance, Ph.D, CPAShepherd University …Everyone was very thrilled with her presentations. If we ever do the conference again, we highly recommend her. And if anybody else does a conference on fraud and data analytics, we would strongly recommend Alexis Bell.
Continue ReadingFraudCast – Trends in Data Analytics for Fraud
Trends in Data Analytics for Fraud. Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss this with Steve Pesklo, President, Softlake Solutions. We answer questions such as: How can you use data analytics in fraud investigations? What is the best approach when initiating a data analysis investigation? What are the latest trends in data analytics? What should you look for when using data analytics for fraud? What are some example case studies for data analytics? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/khmF_KKi0bk 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.
Continue ReadingFraudCast – 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
Continue ReadingFraudCast – 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
Continue ReadingTaxonomy of Fraud in Microfinance
Taxonomy of Fraud in Microfinance Background One of the challenges we face in the antifraud industry is the lack of congruity between various thought leaders in how we define fraud and its many schemes. Each industry group or academic expert added great value to the advancement of the antifraud field. However, while every new distinction created a little more clarity, they all seemed to be inputs into a larger equation of the dynamic nature of what we face on a daily basis. In an effort to create a standardized fraud classification system that would apply across all fraud schemes, the Framework for a Taxonomy of Fraud was published by the… Read More
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Personalized Statistical Fraud Risk Report
The objective of the report is to provide a tool for management to adequately create a strategy to mitigate, avoid, accept, or transfer fraud risk. A detailed set of analysis is performed so as to be a roadmap for management to take action to address the risk for fraud by providing:
* Visibility into the organization’s fraud risk;
* An understanding of fraud risk by department and scheme;
* Prioritization of antifraud efforts;
* Ability to quantify impact and likelihood for COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM); and
* Benchmark for Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
Continue ReadingNew Benford’s Law Model
We have developed a new model for Benford’s Law analysis. You can analyze naturally occurring numbers (e.g. transaction level data) to see if the actual distributions conform to Benford’s Law. Under certain conditions, deviations from Benford’s could indicate the possibility of human manipulation, i.e. fraud. Therefore, those results would require additional scrutiny. This analysis provides a direction of inquiry. This is a model for Benford’s Law analysis built in MS Excel which calculates graphical and tabular results for the following tests:
Continue ReadingFraud Training Topics – What is on your mind?
Fraud Training Topics – What is on your mind? I am in the process of designing training related to antifraud measures, forensic accounting, data analysis, and fraud investigation. What training are you currently taking now? Are you satisfied with your current fraud training? What do you need in terms of fraud training in order to be successful at your job? What fraud topics are you interested in? What is your wishlist for fraud training?
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