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How to Recognize and Prevent Five Common Forms of Occupational Fraud

CPA Practice

Common examples include unauthorized withdrawals, transfer of funds to personal accounts, pocketing cash receipts, stealing petty cash and writing checks to fake vendors. Companies should also conduct regular reviews of AR aging and customer accounts, manual journal entries and vendor lists.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Building an Optimal Accounting System

Basis 365

In the complex world of business, a robust accounting system supports the foundation of financial clarity and control. Whether you're a small startup or a seasoned enterprise, building an optimal accounting system requires careful planning, strategic technology integration, and unwavering commitment to financial discipline.

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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

You would post the net pay to a labor expense account and the payroll taxes to a payroll expense account. This can include deductions for Social Security, Medicare, federal and state income taxes, health insurance, 401k, child support, expense reimbursements, and many others. Many do nothing.

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

Basis 365

The report further highlighted that bookkeeping, accounting, and billing schemes were among the most common types of occupational fraud, accounting for 22% of reported cases. Understanding Bookkeeper Fraud Bookkeeper fraud typically involves misusing financial information or assets for personal gain.

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Tracking Business Expenses on the Go

Pooley Accounting Services

Project accounting can be difficult to manage, especially if it includes tracking billable expenses on the go. When employees travel to a client’s location to install software or equipment, transportation and living expenses are billed to the client. Getting employees to document their expenses can be a struggle.