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Conflicts of Interest: When Employees Aren’t on Your Side
One of the governing principles of the employee/employer relationship is that employees have a fiduciary duty to act in their employer’s interests. An employee’s undisclosed conflict of interest can be a serious breach of this duty. In fact, when conflicts of interest exist, companies often suffer…
Pump-And-Dump Schemes: Don’t Believe the Hype
When the value of a stock skyrockets, its investors may think they’ve hit the jackpot. But if the stock in question is part of a “pump-and-dump” scheme, investors may, in fact, lose their shirts. Here’s how to avoid getting taken by this type of investment fraud.
The Connection Between Fraud and Geometry
Fraud experts have long suggested that the presence of three conditions, known as the “fraud triangle,” greatly increases the likelihood that an employee will commit fraud. Over the years, this conceptual framework has been expanded to become a “fraud diamond.” Understanding these models can help…
2019 Midyear M&A Transaction Update: Middle Market ($10M - $250M)
As we approach the midpoint of 2019, I have a quick update on middle market private equity market transactions. We have focused on transactions with enterprise values ranging from 10 million to 250 million dollars.
Growing up Strong: Assess Your Company’s Internal Controls
A stable system of internal controls translates into more reliable financial reporting and can help companies prevent, detect and correct financial misstatements. In contrast, weak controls can result in costly errors — and even fraud.
Cover All the Bases with a Background Check
Background checks don’t inoculate companies against occupational fraud and other criminal acts by employees. After all, many thieves have never been caught and, therefore, have no criminal background.
Kress v. United States Decision: Supports C to S Corporation Valuation Method
My name is Adam McArthur, I am a partner with Weaver in their financial advisory services practice where I specialize in valuation and litigation support services.
How Experts Use Data Analysis to Detect Fraud
Data analytics is changing the way many businesses operate. It’s also changing how forensic accountants do their jobs, providing fraud experts with the means to mine massive mounds of data like never before.