#AccountexUSA: Fraud can be funny (and fun) when you're Dawn Brolin

SponsorsRight Networks: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/rncloudShow Notes00:48 – 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 DawnLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbrolin/Website https://powerfulaccounting.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/dawnbrolinGet in TouchThanks 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 VegasOctober 29-30: AcuityCon in AtlantaNovember 5-8: QuickBooks Connect in San JoseNovember 5: Practice Ignition PreCon Party in San JoseNovember 6: VIPartners Party with Gusto, Routable & Jirav in San JoseDecember 9-11: Digital CPA Conference in SeattleLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessities.TeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyGoogle Play: http://cloudacctpod.link/GooglePlayStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/Overcast