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Nonprofit Fraud: And What an Audit Won’t Catch

The Charity CFO

Its the trusted employees padding expense reports, the volunteer quietly redirecting donations, the longtime bookkeeper creating fake vendors. And heres the real kicker: audits dont catch most of it. Why Audits Wont Save You “The easiest way to steal? Surprise financial reviews are another essential safeguard.

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Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business 

CFO Talks

As a CFO your influence extends beyond financial reports and budgets. Pressure to Manipulate Financial Results Example: The board pressures you to inflate revenue projections to secure a loan or attract investors, suggesting it’s “just this once” to meet strategic goals.

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Forecasting Future Fraud: Q&A With Joanne Horton Of Warwick Business School

Global Finance

In a recent interview, the US Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) enforcement director said they had a record $600 million in penalties in 2024 just for 70 cases. Horton: I think auditors, for sure, because they want to know their audit risk, especially if you are taking over from a previous auditor. But nothings impossible.

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Independent audit requirements for a nonprofit

The Charity CFO

The word audit can invoke instant fear and dread. Whether it’s an IRS audit, external audit, or even an internal audit, the process can feel burdensome and worrying. Contrary to popular belief, most audits are not conducted to detect a problem. Should My Nonprofit Obtain an Independent Audit?

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Are Your Compliance Processes Keeping Up with Evolving Audit Requirements?

Bramasol

Discover how SAP solutions lay a solid foundation for audits and next level PCAOB or AICPA compliance reviews. For any public company, the goal of successfully complying with periodic financial reviews by external auditors cannot be overstated.

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Strategic Tax Recovery: A CFO’s Guide to Reclaiming Stability

CFO Plans

Consider conducting a thorough financial audit to pinpoint areas for improvement. Discover more CFO Tax Recovery Strategies to secure your financial future. Handling Post-Tax Filing Audits Post-filing audits can be daunting, but they offer a valuable opportunity to correct errors and enhance your processes.

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How Excel Spreadsheets Can Create a Data Security Risk for Businesses

Centage

The familiarity of spreadsheets and their ease of use mean many employees are happy to keep working with them, even though they may create serious security risks. Below, we’ll analyze Excel spreadsheets security problems that come with spreadsheets and how implementing software can be a more effective solution.