Fraud can happen even during times of economic growth. Why? When companies’ revenues and profits are on the rise, there’s often not much motivation to put resources into detecting and preventing fraud. Moreover, the increased volume of legitimate financial transactions means it's harder to pinpoint fraudulent ones. That means that fraud can go undetected for […]

COVID-19 hasn’t gone anywhere, but that isn’t stopping students from starting college. The start of the school year is attended by both the usual discussions - schedules, homework, back-to-school purchases - and the unusual - public health safety precautions, online learning. As parents work to make sure their children are set up for success, they […]

Fraud can be devastating for business owners. When you see signs that an employee, partner, or shareholder might be participating in fraud, experts can step in to help you investigate. While the specific nature of your suspected fraud case will determine your course of action, forensic accounts start with these three steps to investigate and […]

Divorce is a tough experience even for the most amicably separating couple. The legal matters. The financial matters. The sheer quantity of paperwork. There’s a lot to handle before it’s all final. Most divorcing couples aren’t looking for additional issues to attend to. However, make sure addressing your estate plan is on your to-do list.  […]

Losses have been a big point of concern for business owners in 2020. As the coronavirus pandemic halted the economy, lawmakers have struggled to provide economic support. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been part of these ongoing efforts.  Recent developments in the CARES Act may help address excess losses through […]

As the federal government is locked in debate about how to support businesses and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the big issues has been how to provide financial relief. On August 8, President Trump signed an executive action that deferred the employee portion of Social Security taxes for some individuals.  The action defers […]

Your typical investment account holds significantly more money than a checking or savings account. That’s the idea, right? Unfortunately, that means that these accounts are attractive to cybercriminals. Banks, investment firms, and other financial institutions bear responsibility for securing investment accounts, but you can also make your investments more secure by putting protections in place.  […]

In years past, August was a time for excitement and anticipation: going back to school! This was especially the case for recent high school grads preparing to start their first year of college. But this year is marked by anxiety. Yes, all the essentials need to be arranged: dorm supplies, computer, books, and more. For […]

Digital assets are an inevitable part of life in the 21st century. Financial services platforms, cloud storage, your music and movie collection, social media and email accounts. Those all belong to you. But what happens to them after you die or if you were to become incapacitated? The accessibility - and thereby, the future - […]