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Avoiding Social Engineering Scams/Fraudulent Wire Transfers

CPAs continue to be at high risk of social engineering attempts due to the type of information firms gather and store, and CAMICO has observed an uptick in the frequency of these attempts. “Phishing” is one of the more common social engineering scams. CAMICO has also observed a rise in fraudulent email requests for wire … Read more

Disengaging to benefit your firm and the client

The subject of disengaging is typically thought of as (at best) unpleasant, but disengaging can be a practice management tool that increases firm profitability and creates a better situation for both the CPA and the client. Today’s clients are generally making more demands and expecting broader services at a time when CPAs are becoming more … Read more

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Online Education Opportunities Offering Free CPE

We’re happy to announce that we are offering four new webcasts and will continue to record new risk management content over the next several months. In addition, we are offering a wide selection of self-study courses leased from Checkpoint Learning. And as a reminder, all of our CPE is available to all members of an … Read more

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Malpractice Risks Increase During Difficult Economic Times

In CAMICO’s 35 years of experience, economic conditions have had a significant impact on CPA professional liability claims. In light of the current economic challenges, now more than ever, CPAs will need to be prepared and vigilant to minimize the potential of additional liability exposures. Public Perception Jury research shows that the public, including clients, … Read more

Creditworthiness Verifications and PPP Loans

CPA firms receiving requests from lenders for creditworthiness verifications for clients who had requested Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans were often unsure of how to respond. The advice CAMICO gave CPAs assisting their clients with PPP loan applications is valid for similar circumstances in which a lender wishes the borrower’s CPA to provide creditworthiness feedback … Read more

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War Story 119

Subject: Business Management Services; Wire Transfer Fraud John Duval, CPA, had been engaged for several years by a high-net-worth client, Ed Robertson, who developed commercial and residential real estate. Duval provided business management and bill-paying services, which included wire transfer authority to pay Robertson’s bills and transfer funds. Robertson did not want to be interrupted … Read more

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