Author: Norman W. Good Publisher: ISBN: Category : Commercial crimes Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
Employee theft, which can be fatal, is a major issue for all businesses. The United States Department of Commerce estimates that 30% of all business failures are a result of employee theft, and previous researchers discovered employee theft disproportionately affects small businesses, which blame their lack of resources as the reason. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is considered the leading authority on occupational fraud. It conducts a semi-annual study which supports the theory that small businesses are disproportionately affected by employee theft. However, this group's methodology may be suspect because it collects its data from certified fraud examiners rather than directly from small businesses. The current study explored the ACFE's collection weakness by gathering information directly from small businesses. This research project will present and review previous literature and studies regarding employee theft. The previous literature was used to formulate best practice strategies to prevent and identify employee theft in the workplace, and a 25-question survey was compiled from the best practice strategies. The Ulster Regional Chamber of Commerce partnered with this research project and presented the survey to businesses. The survey confirmed small businesses do not employ as many anti-fraud strategies as their larger counterparts, but the lack of resources appears to be only one reason for the discrepancy. Perhaps equally important is that small businesses do not perceive employee theft as business threats. This study supports the need to educate small businesses about the dangers of employee theft and how to prevent and identify it when it occurs.
Author: John Robert Wyman Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN: 9780750671620 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 214
Book Description
A reference for security professionals who work in or advise small businesses. It addresses the reality of shoplifting, fraud and embezzlement, showing how each incremental loss eats away at profit and success, and discusses how to develop and maintain a loss prevention strategy.
Author: Stephen Pedneault Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470636831 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
"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.
Author: Judith M. Collins Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0471721328 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Preventing Identity Theft in Your Business is a reliable guide to help protect companies, their customers, and their employees from the growing problem of identity theft. Real-life examples show managers and executives how to identify business, customer, and employee identity theft, how these crimes are committed, how best to prevent them, and overall, develop an honest company culture. It also covers how to manage this threat in business reorganizations such as mergers, acquisitions, globalization, and outsourcing.
Author: Richard D. Myers Publisher: ISBN: 9785813647185 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Ineffective strategies and a lack of internal controls to address employee theft can negatively impact small businesses. For most small business owners impacted by employee theft, the loss of resources could be detrimental, and in some cases, force the business closure. Grounded in Cressey's fraud triangle theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies successful small business owners use to deter employee theft behaviors. The participants comprised 8 small business owners in southeast Florida who successfully used strategic internal controls to deter employee theft and enhance employee trust in the workplace.
Author: Bill Wise Cpp Publisher: Bill Wise CPP ISBN: 0578004690 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 324
Book Description
Competitive Advantage - NEW THIRD EDITION! Where you can learn how the loss prevention policies, procedures and programs used by large international corporations can be adapted to fit any sized organization...even yours! Can your business gain a Competitive Advantage through a Loss Prevention Program? Every business with employees, retail customers, deals with cash and inventory; factors in "shrink" as an ordinary business write-off. This "planned loss" can be greatly minimized through proper loss prevention tactics and tools. The result is an increase in dollars to the bottom line. Businesses that generate more profits gain a Competitive Advantage! This book will tell you how to do it. As a business owner, it's the best $39.95 you will ever spend!
Author: Rudolph C. Kimiecik Publisher: ISBN: Category : Business losses Languages : en Pages : 221
Book Description
Copious illustrations and figures help you familiarize yourself with security hardware, and unbiased evaluations make it easier to select the products that are right for your business. End-of-chapter checklists and sample forms enable you to organize your approach to each security issue. Kimiecik also provides helpful guidelines on how to spot, detain, interview, and arrest suspected shoplifters; evaluate checks and credit cards; identify counterfeit currency; thwart con artists; and detect fraud of every stripe. An important section on armed robbery shows you steps you can take to minimize your risk of robbery, how to behave while a robbery is in progress, and what to do once the robber has fled. A similar section covers burglaries. An entire chapter on internal loss prevention provides valuable tips on hiring trustworthy employees, preventing and detecting employee theft, and training staff members to be part of your security effort.
Author: Norman W. Good
Author: John Robert Wyman
Author: Stephen Pedneault
Author: Saul D. Astor
Author: Judith M. Collins
Author: Richard D. Myers
Author: John P. Clark
Author: Bill Wise Cpp
Author: Alfred N. Weiner
Author: Rudolph C. Kimiecik