Fraud
16 articles filed under Fraud.
A case for fraud risk maturity assessment
What do you think is the number one mistake many fraud examiners, investigators and other governance champions make? The number one mistake...
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Twitter hacked, as Bitcoin double scheme targets A-listers
Several Twitter accounts of high-profile people and companies were hacked on Wednesday 15th July 2020, throwing Twitter in the unwanted...
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Here is how to transform your internal audit department
Are you adding value as an internal auditor or you are just ticking and bashing and getting lost in the paperwork? In these pandemic times,...
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The pain…
“I feel your pain. Now let us ease the pain.” When you are in control of things, you can say those statements. It is cross-examination...
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The cunning accountant, part 1
Beautiful, self-motivated and full of energy, Jane Kugonza was an exceptional accountant with a sense of style. She held the latest iPhone...
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Bank fraud in East Africa, how to prevent this ever-present danger, part 1
No system is unhackable. That is the hackers’ credo. And it is accurate. There is no security system that cannot be breached. The...
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Tackling Uganda’s health care challenges: Is health insurance the best option?
Mary Kyomuhendo, a senior consultant at one of the top Multi-National Companies having its subsidiary branches in Kampala has been battling...
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Cybercrime on the surface web
There are three levels of internet. The normal web. The deep web. And the dark web. Normal internet users access the surface web. You type...
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The only way to overcome fraud challenges
When I was in prison, visiting, an inmate came right after my presentation and said “Mustapha I really appreciate your talk on in-mate...
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The rise and fall of Victoria Basin Savings and Microfinance Cooperative Trust Ltd (VBS)
The demise of Victoria Basin Savings and Microfinance Cooperative Trust Ltd was a big blow to so many people’s livelihood. Founded in 1990,...
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Bank loan fraud scheme uncovered
After several years of investigating fraud, I have come to the realization that in many cases, internal staff are involved in one way or...
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Improving the lives of victims of HIV/Aids
James Kakoma Junior a diploma holder in Accounting and Finance is the financial officer at Need Help, a local NGO that provides financial...
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Fighting corruption and fraud risk
Fraud and corruption posses a big threat to corporate success. As custodians of financial resources, the accountants’ role is more than...
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The sophisticated “Christian”
This case study explores the role of forensic accounting in fraud detection and the need for internal auditors to adopt a forensic...
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Accounting crime and fraud challenges
When I was in prison, visiting, an inmate came right after my presentation and said “Mustapha I really appreciate your talk on in-mate...
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Genuine or scam: developmentchannel.tv; trading as Uganda Poverty Alleviation Program (UPAP) in Uganda – be aware
There is no easy money, and of course no free lunch. There are lots of fraudulent schemes. You must stay awake all day. Otherwise, chances...
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