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THE LITTLE WORD THAT COULD
If local myth holds true then almost everyone, according to popular media, is committing fraud. The authorities, on the other hand, vehemently denies this but will on occasion admit that something is amiss – be it money, people, body parts, and so forth. Fraud or...
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
GAAP, the holy grail of the accounting profession, is underpinned by a variety of “AC” Statements, making it the sacred realm where only angels and demons fear to tread. Little men in pin striped suits who drive luxury German sedans and call themselves auditors use...
LINE IN THE SAND
I have been asked on more occasions than I care to remember to draft/document the Levels of Authority for various businesses. Sure, these levels are intrinsic in the safeguarding of assets and fraud prevention, plus they are a cornerstone of a robust system of...
RISKY BUSINESS
Risk Management was always viewed as Audit’s evil twin. It is a necessary but unpleasant experience which management hates because it provides direction to assurance providers, allowing them to focus on areas of a business which may represent deficiencies in...
THE TIES THAT BIND
Imagine being a Financial Services Provider (broker) selling an insurance product like, say, Loss of Employment to a pensioner; a Retailer peddling the equivalent of a tomato box covered in Crazy Store fabric as a Chaise Lounge sofa; or a lender overextending clients...
STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF
In my time, I’ve learnt to cherish the present and not dwell on the past; reflect and savor the precious moments life has to offer; be determined in pursuit of my goals; and resilient in the face of adversity. But above all, I’ve stayed true to myself – in both...
A CASE STUDY OF LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY
A good business strategy is one that is forged by a leader who has a clear vision of the future and a roadmap of how to set a course to achieve measurable objectives. But when a country is still stumbling around in the dark and has an unemployment rate north of 40...