Policies and Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement: Guidance, Internal Controls, and Investigation [Paperback]

Edward J. McMillan (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471790036 | ISBN-13: 978-0471790037 | Publication Date: April 14, 2006 | Edition: 1

IS YOUR BUSINESS VULNERABLE TO FRAUD?

It's not a secret that corporate fraud and scandal are real threats to business today, from which no business, large or small, is immune. Fraud losses are devastating-but they are also highly avoidable. Policies & Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement shows you how to proactively safeguard your business's assets and reputation from countless plots, schemes, and even identity theft.

This invaluable tool prepares auditing CPAs, internal auditors, fraud investigators, and managers to:

• Thoroughly evaluate their organization's system of internal controls
• Assemble a fraud examination team
• Document a fraud action plan
• Expose weaknesses that could lead to fraud
• Take corrective action to reduce the possibility of victimization

Embezzlement and fraud are realities that all organizations must confront, with the growing list of collapsed corporate giants serving as evidence of the destruction caused by financial abuses. Policies & Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement offers provocative new strategies to deal with this ongoing dilemma and serves as a road map to reduce financial dishonesty in the workplace.

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IS YOUR BUSINESS VULNERABLE TO FRAUD?

It's not a secret that corporate fraud and scandal are real threats to business today, from which no business, large or small, is immune. Fraud losses are devastating—but they are also highly avoidable. Policies & Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement shows you how to proactively safeguard your business's assets and reputation from countless plots, schemes, and even identity theft.

This invaluable tool prepares auditing CPAs, internal auditors, fraud investigators, and managers to:

• Thoroughly evaluate their organization's system of internal controls
• Assemble a fraud examination team
• Document a fraud action plan
• Expose weaknesses that could lead to fraud
• Take corrective action to reduce the possibility of victimization

Embezzlement and fraud are realities that all organizations must confront, with the growing list of collapsed corporate giants serving as evidence of the destruction caused by financial abuses. Policies & Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement offers provocative new strategies to deal with this ongoing dilemma and serves as a road map to reduce financial dishonesty in the workplace.

About the Author

EDWARD J. McMILLAN, CPA, CAE, is an experienced fraud examiner and teaches fraud prevention courses to organizations such as the American Institute of CPAs, the Maryland Association of CPAs, other state societies of CPAs, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the American Bar Association, among others. He also speaks regularly on the subject of fraud prevention at business conventions of all types.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471790036
• ISBN-13: 978-0471790037
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,301,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sensible guide to corporate and personal security, September 5, 2008

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This review is from: Policies and Procedures to Prevent Fraud and Embezzlement: Guidance, Internal Controls, and Investigation (Paperback)

This basic, informative book exactly addresses its title topic. Edward McMillan delivers straightforward advice for companies of all sizes. He also offers individuals advice on avoiding identity theft. McMillan covers everything from case histories to the details of hiring agreements, and how to fire an employee who commits fraud. Each chapter contains recommendations, sample documents, key points and checklists. The book also provides 119 pages of useful sample documents relating to internal controls to help you prevent this widespread, costly crime. getAbstract recommends McMillan's practical guide to anyone concerned about corporate - and personal - security.