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Bernard Madoff, Nick Leeson and Bernie Ebbers all betrayed the trust placed in them in some of the most high-profile cases of corporate fraud. Maryam Kennedy and Matthew Rees of Ernst & Young provide a new perspective for protecting your organisation and spotting the early warning signs of fraud before it is too late.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface 1. Introduction 2. Approaches to fraud risk 3. What drives the fraudster? 4. Fraud detection: Building the intelligent company to stay ahead of fraud 5. Fraud investigation: Understanding the problem 6. Asset tracing: Recovering the money 7. Corporate irresponsibility? 8. Regional perspectives: India, Africa, China and the Middle East 9. Cybercrime: A unique challenge? 10. The future of fraud Index

About the Author

Maryam Hussain is a Partner in the Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services team at Ernst & Young LLP.

Reviews

This book entirely achieves its objective of assisting organisations in dealing with the discovery of fraud and in protecting themselves from the activities of fraudsters in the future. It provides most useful guidance for anyone involved in tackling corporate fraud.
*McGuireWoods London LLP*

‘The book is very well informed, yet avoids allowing the reader to gain the impression that it provides all the answers. The answers ultimately lie within the firms which truly value their reputation.’
*European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Former Group Financial Crime Director of Lloyds Banking Group*

If you are not worried about fraud in your business - you should be. This book tells you how many smart people have been robbed and gives you the tools to reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Read it. Slowly.
*Founder and managing partner of the private equity firm Better Capital. Former managing partner of the private equity firm Alchemy Partners*

From the South Sea Bubble to Maxwell, Leeson, Enron etc Fraud has a fascination! Ernst & Young’s top fraud investigators brilliantly analyse every aspect of how and why fraudsters operate and how to spot the early warnings. A compelling and essential guide to mitigating the risks and damage fraud creates.
*Principled Consulting*

[This book] gives you tips for building your company up to stay ahead of scammers.
*Internal Auditing*