Today’s Topics Shenanigans Preventing Fraud-Part I Introduction-real world focus The 13 Shenanigans Preventing Fraud-Part I Creating the culture FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Creating the Culture Not everyone is honest Desperate people do desperate things! Four ways to establish the culture Hire honest people and train them Cultivate a positive work environment Spread a relevant and understandable code of ethics Provide employee assistance programs FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Hire and Train Honest People 30-40-30! (honest, swing, dishonest) Privacy laws create problems Resume fraud Reinforce company policy If it is to be “no tolerance”; make it no tolerance FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Positive Work Environment Happy employees usually won’t rip you off! “I don’t get mad, I get even” mentality Note the list in the text. FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Code of Ethics Make it relevant and understandable Emphasize who gets hurt Promote open discussion FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Employee Assistance Programs We are all human We can all use help 6:1 return ratio for EAPs Combine with your Management by Objectives (MBO) program Private MBOs FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015