Risk Management, Fraud & Valuation

Aug 15, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

In 2024, U.S. public companies lost an average of 1.06% of their revenue to known fraud, according to a new survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Anti-Fraud Collaboration. That virtually replicated the previous year’s 1.07% average.

Aug 15, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

Some of the most widely used AI agents and assistants from Microsoft, Google, OpenAI and other major companies are susceptible to being hijacked with little or no user interaction, according to new research from Zenity Labs.

Aug 15, 2025, 00:00 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, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Technology means fraud is happening faster and is more scalable than ever. Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE, spent 21 years as an IRS special agent. He'll be sharing his forensic accounting expertise at the Fraud & Forensic Conference on Aug. 21.

Aug 7, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

In today’s high-stakes environment - where financial disputes are increasingly complex and digital evidence is abundant - building a defensible case is critical. Yigal Rechtman, CPA, CFE, will share his strategies at the 2025 Fraud & Forensic Conference.

Aug 7, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Fraud continues to be a complex consideration in financial statement audits. ASB research highlighted ongoing questions about the auditor’s responsibilities for identifying and assessing fraud risk. Read more in the new issue of CPA Voice.

Aug 7, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Check out the latest information from the IRS: Hot topics, scams and security alerts, outreach, resources and more.

Aug 1, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

A new data analysis is providing a window into the ransomware ecosystem, including the most active groups and the dominant strategies.

Aug 1, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

Most organizations still treat cybersecurity as an information technology concern, giving little weight to finance and other considerations, according to a recent study commissioned by cybersecurity firm Qualys.

Aug 1, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

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

Jul 31, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

It may be unimaginable that a trusted employee would commit fraud against your business, but data from the ACFE Report to the Nations shows occupational fraud is on the rise, and it’s costing organizations more than ever.

Jul 31, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

With trends like coffee badging and quiet vacationing emerging in today’s remote and hybrid workplaces, organizations should assess whether their policies promote ethical behaviors. Read the full article in CPA Voice and earn FREE self-study CPE!

Jul 24, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

What you don’t know could hurt you, especially when it comes to criminal tax investigations. Attorneys Bob Webb and Justin Yarnell, CPA, want to make sure you can identify potential crimes as a CPA. Learn more at the 2025 Fraud & Forensic Conference.

Jul 24, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

It’s the update you’ve been waiting for: The One Big, Beautiful Bill – Impacts, implementation and tax planning opportunities. On July 30, join the experts as they unpack the implications of the OBBB and what it means for your planning strategies.

Jul 24, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

Succession planning for CPA firms is crucial to ensuring firms' continuity, stability, transitioning and growth, and the process must adapt to address modern challenges and opportunities. Read the full article in the May/Jun issue of CPA Voice.

Jul 18, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

Mobile phishing scams are becoming an increasingly serious threat, but companies aren’t taking that threat seriously enough, the mobile security firm Lookout said in a new report.

Jul 18, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

Cyberattacks and data loss continue to rank among the most pressing risks for company directors and officers, according to the latest Cyber Directors’ and Officers’ Survey Report from Willis, a WTW business – and a significant percentage are ready to pick up insurance to help.

Jul 18, 2025, 00:00 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, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

A new report from Artic Wolf reveals that AI is occupying the forefront of security leader's concerns. AI, large language models and privacy issues are the top concern for 29% of security leaders, surpassing concerns of ransomware, malware, and data extortion, which had been the top concern previously.

Jun 27, 2025, 00:00 by Jessica Barboza

Though data has shown CFOs have been both confident and concerned about the U.S. economic outlook this year, new data from Grant Thornton’s Q2 2025 CFO survey reveals a troubling trend among finance leaders.