Fraud Risk in Difficult Economic Times - questions for directors to ask
In difficult economic times, the risk of fraud is heightened because of both an increased incidence of fraud risk factors and an increased likelihood of detecting frauds that have continued for some time. Fraud risk factors increase because individuals face more pressures, are presented with more opportunities to commit fraud and find it easier to rationalize their actions. This Director Alert (pdf, 92KB) presents a series of questions as a catalyst for useful dialogue.
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Mike Savage Canadian Area Leader Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services 416 943 2076