Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE

Posted in: Articles, Fraud

Ticket scams: When the price of admission is too high

Concert, sporting and other event tickets can go for astronomical prices — when they’re even available. Hoping to find reasonably priced tickets (or to find tickets at all), many consumers turn to the online resale market. But while most resale transactions are legitimate, some involve ticket scammers. Buy from one of these sellers and you […]

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Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE

Posted in: Accounting & Assurance, Articles, Fraud

How fraud experts help companies head off bad mergers

Mergers and acquisitions are filled with risks, some of them unavoidable. But buyers can avoid risks associated with cooked books and other forms of deceptive accounting used by a seller to distort the value of its company. Before closing an acquisition, engage a forensic accounting expert to look for fake performance figures and hidden liabilities […]

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Helen Weeber CPA

Posted in: Accounting & Assurance, Articles, Nonprofit

Is your nonprofit ready for a raffle?

Raffles are popular fundraisers for not-for-profits. But they’re subject to strict tax rules. State laws on nonprofit-sponsored raffles can vary significantly, but nonprofits must comply with federal income tax requirements linked to unrelated business income, reporting and withholding. Unrelated business income tax Nonprofits are required to pay income tax on unrelated business income (UBI), and […]

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Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE

Posted in: Articles, Fraud

Are your employees flying the red flags of fraud?

Forensic accountants are best qualified to unearth the “hows and whys” of occupational fraud. But it’s up to employers to know when it’s time to call for professional help in the first place. The signs of fraud can be easy to miss, but they’re usually there. Something doesn’t belong Dishonest employees may use anything from […]

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Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE

Posted in: Articles, Fraud

Stop receivables fraud before it starts

From invoices and payments to discounts and write-offs, many business transactions are recorded to accounts receivable. This makes receivables a popular fraud target. But your business doesn’t have to become a victim. Common schemes Receivables fraud occurs when dishonest employees divert customer payments for their personal use. They use various methods, including: Lapping. This is […]

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