Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft and Embezzlement
eBook - ePub

Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft and Embezzlement

A Practical Guide

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eBook - ePub

Preventing and Detecting Employee Theft and Embezzlement

A Practical Guide

About this book

"If you don't think that some employees have figured out ingenious ways to steal from businesses, read this book. The real-life examples will change your mind." —Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, founder and Chairman, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

"An easy-to-read, but comprehensive step-by-step approach that covers every potential area for employee fraud and embezzlement. Great checklists at the end of each chapter show what steps to put into place for controls and protection. Includes real-life examples that really 'bring the story home.' " —Jean L. Conover, CPA, past CEO/CFO, Jefferson Radiology PC

"This book is a must-read for seasoned entrepreneurs as well as those considering entering their own business venture. While developed for small business, the risk detection and prevention methodologies presented by Mr. Pedneault are universal to all businesses. The concise checklists provide ready guidance for establishing a complete system of controls."—Denise H. Armstrong, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Sea Research Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

"This book is a must for every individual owning their own business. Mr. Pedneault clearly articulates the fraud risks that occur in each business system. In the book, he offers practical advice for internal controls and illustrates the risks with real-life examples."—Leonard W. Vona, President, Fraud Auditing, Inc.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2010
Print ISBN
9780470545713
eBook ISBN
9780470636831
Edition
1
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Small Business
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Introduction
  7. CHAPTER 1 - Hiring the Right Employees
  8. CHAPTER 2 - Know Your Employees
  9. CHAPTER 3 - Sales, Cash Receipts, and Collections
  10. CHAPTER 4 - Credit Card Sales, Transactions, and Merchant Statements
  11. CHAPTER 5 - Purchases, Cash Disbursements, Checks, and Petty Cash
  12. CHAPTER 6 - Credit Cards and Debit Cards
  13. CHAPTER 7 - Employee Expense Reimbursement
  14. CHAPTER 8 - Electronic Banking
  15. CHAPTER 9 - Payroll Processing
  16. CHAPTER 10 - Inventory Issues and Controls
  17. CHAPTER 11 - Bank Statements, Canceled Checks, and Reconciliations
  18. CHAPTER 12 - Financial Reports
  19. CHAPTER 13 - Safeguarding Your Bookkeeping or Accounting Systems
  20. CHAPTER 14 - Prevention, Detection, and Insurance
  21. CHAPTER 15 - Your Response to an Identified or Potential Issue
  22. APPENDIX A - Embezzlement Controls for Business Enterprises Lester Amos Pratt, CPA
  23. APPENDIX B - Who Was Lester Amos Pratt?
  24. About the Author
  25. Index