planning Archives - John J. Hall, CPA - Speaker, Author and Consultant

Fraud Prevention Tip #48: Suggestions for Small Businesses, Small Government and Not-for-Profits

Most smaller businesses, local governmental entities, and not-for-profits face the inherent risk of insufficient staff and limited control resources. These special challenges require extra effort by anti-fraud leaders. Here are seven ideas that will help. Create a written Code of Conduct that addresses routine and non-routine situations staff will encounter in performing their work. Provide […]

Fraud Prevention Tip #43: Build The Response Team Before It’s Needed

Near our home, there’s a city firehouse. Inside 24 hours a day are trained professionals ready to go when the alarm sounds. Their equipment is maintained in outstanding condition, their trucks are fueled, and their protective jackets, boots and helmets are already in place. They don’t wait for the alarm to go off before thinking […]

October 26, 2015 | John Hall | action • anti-fraud • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners • audit committee • cfo • controls • detection • deterrence • effective • fraud • fraud deterence • fraud prevention • internal fraud • leadership • management • planning • risk management • training | Anti-Fraud

Fraud Prevention Tip #42: Be Ready to Respond

Here’s an exercise that will keep you awake at night. Assume that despite your best efforts at fraud prevention, you get hit anyway. What should you expect when fraud is detected? Explode False Beliefs Start by exploding these three myths: 1. We’re ready to address what might come up 2. The authorities will take care […]

October 22, 2015 | John Hall | action • anti-fraud • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners • business • cfo • controls • corporate fraud • detection • employee theft • leadership • management • misconduct • performance • planning • risk management • Suspicions • truths • vendors suppliers contractors | Anti-Fraud

Fraud Prevention Tip #40: Record an Anti-Fraud Webinar or Teleconference

Here’s where you get to have some real fun. Prepare and personally lead a 15-minute Webinar or audio conference call addressing one of the anti-fraud ideas on your list. Use any of the ideas in these Fraud Prevention articles as the basis for your script and slides. Webinars and teleconference calls are an inexpensive, easy, […]

October 12, 2015 | John Hall | action • anti-fraud • effective • fraud deterence • habits • honesty • internal fraud • leadership • management • performance • planning • risk management • Suspicions • truths | Anti-Fraud

Better! Results Idea #9: Be Honest – What’s Holding You Back?

Better! Results Idea #9: Be Honest – What’s Holding You Back? Coaching client Katie expressed her frustration with great passion and clarity. “I just can’t get the traction I need to move my career forward at the speed I want. Or any speed most days!” Bang! She nailed it! So while she was in this […]

January 19, 2015 | John Hall | better • career • honesty • planning • programs | Better!