Book description
Praise for Fraud in Accounts Payable
"Fraud in Accounts Payable is an insightful book that
takes an in-depth look at the three most frequently committed
fraudulent cash disbursement schemes directly related to your accounts
payable function. Mary provides colorful and poignant stories showing
how easy it can be to steal from both within and outside an
organization. But the real beauty of this book is that Mary
illustrates ways you can immediately begin implementing effective and
efficient controls to reduce the opportunities for fraud within your
organization."
-Matthew D. Storlie, CFE, Fraud &
Forensic Services Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP
"Mary has delivered another book full of specific suggestions
for improving accounts payable processes. Fraud in Accounts
Payable is an easy-to-read guide that identifies real-world
problems and offers practical solutions. Her books and articles have
quickly become some of my core resources."
-Stephanie K.
O'Cain, Chief Financial Officer Municipal Association of South Carolina
"Fraud could never take place in my accounts payable department."
"My employees would never steal from me! I trust them too much .
. ."
Sound familiar?
The definitive resource for every accounts payable department,
Fraud in Accounts Payable affords you a bird's-eye view of
what's really going on in your accounts payable department and how you
can defend it against every potential type of fraud, including check
fraud, payroll fraud, and T&E fraud.
Written by Mary Schaeffer, America's most accomplished accounts
payable expert, this thorough and highly readable guide is filled with
authoritative tips, techniques, and advice on:
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Uncovering hidden pockets of weakness where your organization
is vulnerable
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Getting rid of those bad practices that allow all sorts of
frauds to flourish
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Setting up antifraud safeguards
Reminding us to "never say never," Fraud in Accounts
Payable explains in plain English how to protect your accounts
payable department so it becomes-and stays-financially healthy.
Mary S. Schaeffer is a nationally recognized
accounts payable expert. She is the founder and Editorial Director of
Accounts Payable Now & Tomorrow, a newsletter for
professionals interested in payment issues. She is the author of
twelve books and has written hundreds of articles that have appeared
in publications such as the New York Times, Corporate
Cashflow, Treasury & Risk, Business Credit, the
Writer, Newsday, and newsweek. com. She has an MBA in
finance and is a member of the New York Financial Writers'
Association. She is a regular contributor to AICPA's Corporate
Finance Insider publication.
