Frequent Frauds Found in Governments and Not-for-Profits

Frequent Frauds Found in Governments and Not-for-Profits
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9781119514404
ISBN-13 : 1119514401
Rating : 4/5 (401 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Frequent Frauds Found in Governments and Not-for-Profits by : Lynda Dennis

Download or read book Frequent Frauds Found in Governments and Not-for-Profits written by Lynda Dennis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognizing fraudulent or deceptive practices is not always easy. What common frauds occur in governments and not-for-profits and how can they be avoided? Illustrating common frauds that make headlines and damage the reputations of government and not-for-profit entities, this title allows accountants to sharpen their forensic skills and uncover and avoid fraudulent activities. It provides an informative case study approach to real world situations. This title will show accountants how to do the following: Determine how interim fraudulent reporting may affect planned reliance on internal controls and any related audit procedures. Identify how personnel policies and procedures can be circumvented and lead to possible fraud or abuse. Apply potential ways to follow up on noted indications of fraud, abuse, and weaknesses in internal control. Determine how management override of internal controls can lead to possible fraud. Analyze how bribes and kickbacks may occur. Identify how donated assets and capital assets in general might be misappropriated.


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