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Accounting Firms can Benefit from Supporting Religious Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity issues have been a prominent point of discussion in the field of accountancy in recent years. The conversation has largely centered...
Three Historic Trailblazing Women in Accounting
In the year 2020, approximately 42% of the United States’ CPAs are women and nearly 62% of all accountants and auditors in the United...
Should Businesses Allow Pets in the Office?
The pet-friendly office has been a recent HR trend meant to improve morale and decrease stress. According to Accountancy Daily, 23% of...
The Necessity of 401(k) Cyber Theft Prevention
Approximately 1 in 20 Americans have been affected by identity fraud. According to the Javelin 2020 Identity Fraud Report, approximately 13 million...
Lessons from a Two-Year Long, $1.2 Million Fajita Heist
In April 2018, an employee of the Texas juvenile justice department was sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing...
Forensic Accounting and the Downfall of Al Capone
Al Capone was the infamous head of Chicago’s organized crime during the Prohibition Era. Capone and his gang practically ran the city with their bootlegging, gambling rings, prostitution, speakeasies, and propensity for...
The Massive Cost of Winter Storm Uri
Winter Storm Uri, the major winter storm of mid-February 2021, set more than 2,000 cold temperature records and blanketed a record 73%...
How Romance Scammers Steal Hearts and Money
Online dating has become enormously popular, with couples meeting on social media and dedicated dating sites and apps. According to a 2019...
Ancient Accountants: Mesopotamia’s Advanced Economy
The ancient Mesopotamians are credited with a number of remarkable advancements in human history. The economic development of ancient Mesopotamia was unique,...
Lessons from a $1.2 Million Paycheck Protection Fraud Scheme
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, introduced in March 2020, aims to help people facing financial losses from the...