Most companies in Central Oregon are small closely held businesses with only a few long-term, highly trusted employees.  

The typical embezzler is a first-time offender with no prior convictions and is a long-term trusted employee. (“2008 Report to the Nation” Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)

In this economy, it is more important than ever to watch over every dollar coming in to and going out of your organization.  Our firm can help your business succeed by providing you with the following services:

• Internal control evaluations – Internal controls are the processes implemented in your organization to prevent fraud (i.e. separating the duties of posting customer receipts to your books and performing bank reconciliations.)  Our firm inquires and observes as to the processes currently employed and provides a written report with recommendations for improvements.

• Fraud investigations – If theft is suspected, we evaluate the vulnerable areas in your company and review all necessary documentation to determine the method of theft, as well as quantify the amount of damages. We prepare a written report for submission to the police department if your organization decides to prosecute, and provide litigation support and testimony at grand jury hearings and trials.

The number one red flag for employee theft and embezzlement is an employee apparently living beyond his or her means.  The best advice is to be aware – trust, but trust cautiously.  40-50% of all frauds are detected by employee tips.  Post a number in your employee break room where employees can call to report suspected theft.