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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.

Assessing Fraud Risk

Originally Posted: October 1, 2020

One question I frequently ask nonprofit organizations I speak to is, “What processes are in place for identifying, responding to, and monitoring fraud risks?” Most times, the response describe

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.

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

Originally Posted: October 9, 2020

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

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: February 24, 2015

Technology has dramatically changed how we all work, play, and use our mobile phones, computers, and i-Pads.  So, it should come as no surprise that fraudsters are using this same technology t

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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