HW&Co

Posted in: Articles, COVID-19, Fraud, General

Don’t get shortchanged by a liquidating business

Several major companies have already filed for bankruptcy during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and many more large and small businesses are expected to follow suit. If you’re a creditor of a company that’s liquidating, it may be challenging to get back what you’re owed. That’s where a solvency opinion can help. An expert determines […]

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Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE

Posted in: Articles, COVID-19, Fraud, General

Recent efforts to corral COVID-19 fraudsters

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the floodgates to scam artists attempting to profit from sick, anxious and financially vulnerable Americans. On the frontlines fighting fraud are the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) and other government agencies. Here are some of the fraud schemes they’re actively investigating —  and the perpetrators they’ve rounded […]

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Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE

Posted in: Articles, COVID-19, Fraud, General

Give your employees a voice to report fraud

Before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck, employees who suspected occupational fraud in their organizations had multiple options for notifying their employers. For example, they could use interoffice mail to send information anonymously or meet with HR personnel in person. Reporting options for employees working from home are more limited — particularly if they wish […]

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Michael Shoffner

Posted in: Articles, COVID-19, Fraud, General

5 ways to protect remote workers, and your business, from cyberattacks

  Many businesses were unprepared when the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic required them to close their physical offices and shift to remote operations. Your company, for example, may have had to scramble to set up a virtual private network (VPN) or move files to the cloud. And while adapting to working from home, employees may […]

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Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE

Posted in: Articles, COVID-19, Federal, Fraud, Tax

Everyone loses when workers are paid “under the table”

Paying workers “under the table” or with cash can save businesses a bundle in taxes. But the potential consequences are grave. Not only is this practice illegal and could result in severe financial penalties, but it also shortchanges employees. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made this abundantly clear. As many laid-off workers who were […]

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