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Internal Controls

A Simple, Cost Effective Way to Prevent Fraud

Originally Posted: September 10, 2012

Each year, hundreds of nonprofit organizations are victimized by employee thefts.

Five Easy Ways for CEOs to Monitor Internal Controls

Originally Posted: November 12, 2015

One of the top priorities for a not-for-profit organization's (NFP's) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the proper stewardship of the NFP's assets.

Fraud Risk Management Programs: Does your organization have one? Potential fraudsters want to know…

Originally Posted: August 27, 2013

One of the most damaging effects a fraud can have on a nonprofit organization is a tarnished reputation.

Internal Controls for Medium and Large Non-Profits-Part II

Originally Posted: April 6, 2018

Internal Controls for Medium and Large Non-Profits-Part II, which is presented by Shawn Miller of Calibre CPAs, continues the discussion relating to controls that can be implemented to mitigate the

Minimizing Fraud Opportunities at Your Nonprofit Organization

Originally Posted: May 7, 2012

Nonprofits, like every other type of institution, have been forced to weather a variety of challenges—some dire—during the economic downturn.

Occupational fraud and what you can do to help prevent it

Originally Posted: January 5, 2018

Unfortunately, we’ve become too accustomed to reading or hearing news on incidents of fraud in organizations. Hardly a week goes by that something doesn’t appear in the popular press.

Phishing and Spoofing Attacks Growing Ever More Common

Originally Posted: March 14, 2017

You know the scam; someone in a foreign country has inherited a large sum of money and needs your help to get the money delivered to them.

Preventing Nonprofit Banking Fraud!

Originally Posted: January 2, 2014

Technology has dramatically changed how we all work, play, and use our mobile phones, computers, and i-Pads.

Preventing Nonprofit Banking Fraud!

Originally Posted: February 24, 2015

When it comes to banking, there are many types of fraud schemes out there, and new types being engineered every single day.

Smart Measures that Can Help to Prevent Fraud

Originally Posted: April 1, 2011

The economic conditions of today have caused a huge increase in fraudulent acts by not only employees who work within an organization, but also outsiders who have a relationship with the organizati

Three Easy Ways to Safeguard Your Church's Assets

Originally Posted: December 13, 2016

As church members, we probably do not want to entertain the idea that the people handling the church finances could be dishonest.

Who is Reviewing Your Key Contracts?

Originally Posted: February 5, 2015

Ensuring that the appropriate individuals are reviewing key contracts is essential to identifying, quantifying, and, if necessary, reporting financial liabilities in a timely manner.

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