Stop purchasing fraud in its tracks

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Abstract: Purchasing fraud is one of the most prevalent forms of occupational theft. The temptation to steal can be strong for employees with financial troubles and access to their company’s accounts. This article describes common forms of purchasing fraud, and explains how companies can detect possible fraud, and the methods that forensic accountants use to investigate possible schemes. A sidebar summarizes the findings of an Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ survey on fraud perpetrators.