Delve into the mind of a fraudster to beat them at their own game Corporate Fraud Handbook details the many forms of fraud to help you identify red flags & prevent fraud before it occurs Written by the founder & chairman of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) this book provides indispensable guidance for auditors examiners managers & criminal investigators from asset misappropriation to corruption to financial statement fraud the most common schemes are dissected to show you where to look & what to look for This new fifth edition
Includes:: the all-new statistics from the ACFE 2016 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud & Abuse providing a current look at the impact of & trends in fraud Real-world case studies submitted to the ACFE by actual fraud examiners show how different scenarios play out in practice to help you build an effective anti-fraud program within your own organization This systematic examination into the mind of a fraudster is backed by practical guidance for before during & after fraud has been committed; you'll learn how to stop various schemes in their tracks where to find evidence & how to quantify financial losses after the fact Fraud continues to be a serious problem for businesses & government agencies & can manifest in myriad ways This book walks you through detection prevention & aftermath to help you shore up your defenses & effectively manage fraud risk Understand the most common fraud schemes & identify red flags Learn from illustrative case studies submitted by anti-fraud professionals Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley & other regulations Develop & implement effective anti-fraud measures at multiple levels Fraud can be committed by anyone at any level employees managers owners & executives & no organization is immune Anti-fraud regulations are continually evolving but the magnitude of fraud's impact has yet to be fully realized Corporate Fraud Handbook provides exceptional coverage of schemes & effective defense to help you keep your organization secure