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How to transition your accounting firm from compliance mode to consultant mode

Abrigo

An accountant''s workload is much more than just tax preparation and number crunching. According to a 2014 IBISWorld report, financially-cognizant companies are increasingly turning to their accounting firms for advice on how to reduce inefficiencies in daily operations and eliminate unnecessary costs. Blog Accountant'

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Stopping PPP Fraud

Abrigo

payroll, tax forms) Employee/employer collusion Newly created and/or multiple bank accounts with abnormal transaction activity Consumer accounts rather than business accounts Rapid movement of money in and out of accounts Withdrawals made via cash or apps (i.e., Additional Compliance Checks Required. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 8: Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abrigo

Read our blog series on the FinCEN's priorities. financial institutions' improved compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations, such as cash reporting requirements.” . As DTOs continue to evolve their money-laundering operations, they will likely remain a FinCEN Priority. Trade-Based Money Laundering.

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Identifying Tax Fraud through Social Network Analysis

FICO

Social Network Analysis (SNA) tools hold the potential to help tax and revenue agencies identify non-compliance and tax fraud. These tools have been proven to be effective in fraud detection¹, but to date haven’t been utilized to any large degree at tax agencies. Opportunities for Tax Agencies.

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Rises After Recent Crash; IRS Delivers New Rules For Crypto Investors

PYMNTS

Because threat actors often get recipients’ emails from password breach lists, they sometimes include passwords to lend authenticity,” Hunter Johnson, Cofense Professional Services at Cofense, wrote in a blog post. But now the hackers are asking for alternative crypto currencies to bitcoin in their ransom demands. percent rate. percent rate.

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Facebook Invests $130M In Content Oversight Board

PYMNTS

It will have the role of handling such tasks as ensuring tax compliance, administering payroll and reviewing the annual budget of the board. The initial investment is forecasted to cover the operating expenses of the board for two three-year terms — or roughly six years. Brown Brothers Harriman Trust Company of Delaware, N.A

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Ensuring AML Programs Minimize Personal Liability

Abrigo

The former Chief Operational Risk Officer was fined for insufficient action on AML program deficiencies and staffing issues. Abrigo Compliance & Engagement Director Terri Luttrell, CAMS-Audit, says that fines against individual BSA professionals are rare. The recent $450,000 fine of U.S. BSA Rules and Regulation. Fraud Prevention.

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