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Learn how to create a culture of honesty in the workplace to prevent fraud. Discover four key strategies and employee assistance programs that can promote ethical behavior.
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Today’s Topics • Shenanigans • Introduction-real world focus • The 13 Shenanigans • Preventing Fraud-Part I • Creating the culture FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Creating the Culture • Not everyone is honest • Desperate people do desperate things! • Four ways to establish the culture • Hire honest people and train them • Cultivate a positive work environment • Spread a relevant and understandable code of ethics • Provide employee assistance programs FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Hire and Train Honest People • 30-40-30! (honest, swing, dishonest) • Privacy laws create problems • Resume fraud • Reinforce company policy • If it is to be “no tolerance”; make it no tolerance FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Positive Work Environment • Happy employees usually won’t rip you off! • “I don’t get mad, I get even” mentality • Note the list in the text. FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Code of Ethics • Make it relevant and understandable • Emphasize who gets hurt • Promote open discussion FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015
Employee Assistance Programs • We are all human • We can all use help • 6:1 return ratio for EAPs • Combine with your Management by Objectives (MBO) program • Private MBOs FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Spring 2015