October 17, 2019
#AccountexUSA: Fraud can be funny (and fun) when you're Dawn Brolin
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Sponsors Right Networks: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/rncloud Show Notes 00:48 – How can being a Bills fan ever be a bad choice? 01:40 – Fraudster Tip: If you're gonna steal the cash, stash it in your backyard! 02:36 – Dawn explains the geometry of fraud | ACFE 03:01 – The three steps leading to fraud - pressures, opportunity, and rationalization 04:55 – In the age of payroll automation, why do small-biz owners still insist on paying with paper checks? 05:26 – Time really is money, especially if your employees steal it 06:38 – Hook, line, and sinker, as a small-biz owner, you're fully liable for all tax obligations, regardless of whether you've been defrauded. 07:37 – Dawn says advisors are missing the mark when it comes to using the cloud and accounting apps 09:24 – Accountants and bookkeepers, assessing your clients' financial risk and providing suggestions for better internal controls should be a priority when it comes to adding value 12:48 – Table for two? Especially in smaller businesses, two or more employees make teamwork out of fraud 14:15 – The downside to all this super-efficient tech? It can make it super-easy to commit fraud 15:15 – Never take candy for your passwords! 21:29 – Why finding fraud is fun 23:05 – Forensic accounting - kicking ass and taking names is just part of the job description 25:46 – How to become a certified fraud examiner | ACFE 28:42 – Swearex 2019 Connect with Dawn LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbrolin/ Website https://powerfulaccounting.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/dawnbrolin Get in Touch Thanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary . Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes , or Podchaser . Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus . Meet Blake and David in person! October 22-25: Sage Intacct Advantage in Las Vegas October 29-30: AcuityCon in Atlanta November 5-8: QuickBooks Connect in San Jose November 5: Practice Ignition PreCon Party in San Jose November 6: VIPartners Party with Gusto, Routable & Jirav in San Jose December 9-11: Digital CPA Conference in Seattle Limited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessities. TeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merch Subscribe Apple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcasts Spotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/Spotify Google Play: http://cloudacctpod.link/GooglePlay Stitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/Stitcher Overcast: http://cloudacctpod.link/Overcast