Risk Management, Fraud & Valuation

Sep 5, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ignoring cryptocurrency could mean ignoring the signs of fraud, said one forensics expert.

Aug 30, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

A new report shows that ransomware has remained a top threat since January 2023, with 64% of related claims in its portfolio resulting in a loss during that period.

Aug 30, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Business payment fraud clearly has become a big headache for companies. But it’s not easy to get a handle on just how big the problem is, with about half of companies saying they don’t have a clue about the extent of their exposure, according to a new study.

Aug 30, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting risk management and fraud news items from around the web.

Aug 22, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Professionals interested in pursuing certification as Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) must tap into their skeptical side.

Aug 16, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting risk management and fraud news items from around the web.

Aug 14, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Protiviti’s annual Executive Perspectives on Top Risks study surveyed more than 1,100 board members and C-suite executives from organizations in various industries and identified the top risks facing corporations today and those expected a decade ahead.

Aug 14, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Family offices are facing substantial and multiple risks but frequently lack the resources to effectively manage them, a new report warns.

Jul 31, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

More than half of risk managers are significantly involved in their organization’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, but 77% believe they should take an active or more active role in ESG strategy and initiatives, according to a survey of risk managers by WTW.

Jul 31, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Data breaches are big headaches for companies, especially as the associated costs keep rising.

Jul 31, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting risk management and fraud news items from around the web.

Jul 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

While the payments industry has used artificial intelligence for years, the advent of advanced generative AI may lead to better fraud detection, more payments solutions for small businesses and smoother business-to-business payments, the analysts at investment bank Jefferies Group said in a research report.

Jul 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Small businesses are increasingly concerned about payment fraud.

Jul 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting risk management and fraud news items from around the web.

Jul 11, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

If Melissa Rodriguez, CFE, CCFI, senior forensic auditor for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, turns up at your door, you are about to experience the financial side of a criminal investigation. Here’s what CPAs should know.

Jul 11, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Every week you can read news of CPA firms “merging,” “joining” or “combining.” Does what you call it really make a difference? It does, especially in determining successor liability.

Jun 28, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Large companies are ensconced in a mindset of risk aversion, with only a quarter of finance chiefs polled in Deloitte’s latest quarterly CFO Signals survey saying now is a good time to take risks.

Jun 28, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

A surge in global elections this year could lead to an increase in political violence and property damage, posing significant risks to businesses, according to a report from insurer Beazley P.L.C.

Jun 28, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting risk management and fraud news items from around the web.

Jun 27, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Cyberthreats impact businesses of all sizes, and Justin Vogt, CISSP, CEH, CySA, a principal security sales engineer for Dell Technologies, said businesses and individuals need to be aware and prepared.