Finances

P-Cards: So Easy to use, So Easy to Abuse

April 11, 2016 by DM Studler

Many companies consider P-Cards (Purchasing Cards) to be efficient for purchasing goods from vendors. P-Cards, also dubbed Procurement Cards (ProCards), Payment Cards or Purchase Cards, are essentially charge cards, similar to consumer credit cards. With the increased use of P-Cards in the corporate, educational and government sectors, in order to choose the P-Card best for the organization.

The Basics

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Bridging Cultural Gaps

March 8, 2016 by DM Studler

As the number of Asian policy holders increases, it is important to understand the cultural differences when handling claims involving Asian policy holders. These differences should be taken into account during conference calls and when conversing by email. Lack of cultural sensitivity can lead to misunderstandings and less efficient business dealings.

Tips to Remember

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We Are In Secret Negotiations – Tell No One

February 2, 2016 by DM Studler

Recently, seven separate company chief financial officers in a city in Indiana received an email similar to the following from their chief executive officers:

We are in secret merger discussions. Tell no one. We have hired a consultant to assist with the
due diligence review. Please send a retention payment by wire to:

Ms....

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Monster Tires are Hot

January 5, 2016 by DM Studler

The auto parts industry has historically experienced one of the highest frequency rates of employee theft. Why? It’s easy. Auto parts are easily stolen and sold for cash. eBay and PayPal have made it simple to obtain a larger distribution market for the employee to sell the stolen auto parts. Recently, in 2014 and 2015,...

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Preventing Fraud

September 12, 2013 by DM Studler

Business owners are becoming increasingly aware of numerous schemes they and their employees need to avoid. Cyber fraud lurks in many different forms, including, but not limited to:

  • Auction Fraud
  • Investment Fraud
  • Counterfeit Cashier’s Check
  • Lotteries
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Nigerian Letter or “419”
  • Debt Elimination
  • Phishing/Spoofing
  • Parcel Courier Email Scheme
  • Ponzi/Pyramid
  • Employment/Business Opportunities
  • Reshipping
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