Expense Report Shenanigans: Games Employees Play and How to Stop Them
Duration : 60 Minutes
Mary Schaeffer - Publisher & Editorial Director - AP Now,
Mary S. Schaeffer is the author of 18 business books, a monthly newsletter, and a free bi-weekly e-zine, as well as several CPE courses for CPAs. She runs AP Now, a boutique publishing and consulting firm focused on accounts payable issues. She also serves as the Education Director for the Institu Read more
In 75.6% of expense reimbursement schemes, the perpetrator was also undertaking at least one other form of occupational fraud. This startling fact comes from the Report to the Nations, one of the most respected fraud surveys conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Creativity when preparing a travel and expense reimbursement request is not a desirable approach. Yet, from the numerous real life anecdotes shared with the speaker, that is precisely what is going on in many, many organizations. This session will start with a brief review of IRS requirements regarding documentation (receipt) of travel and entertainment expenses. The remainder of the session will focus on the different games some employees play when attempting to get reimbursed for more than they actually spent along with tactics you can use to stop this problematic behavior.
Course Objectives:
• Identify common expense reimbursement frauds some employees employ
• Implement strong controls to deter expense reimbursement fraud
• Integrate IRS requirements into your organization's T&E policy
• Create a tight T&E policy that will prevent misconceptions about your T&E policy
Course Outline:
• Review of IRS receipt requirements
• Analysis of common real life games some employees play with expense reports
• Explanation of how to stop each time of game playing
• Discussion of the role a travel policy plays in preventing game playing
• Discussion of the role a company card and its mandatory use can play in thwarting expense reporting fraud
What You Get:
• Training Materials
• Live Q&A Session with our Expert
• Participation Certificate
• Access to Signup Community (Optional)
• Reward Points
Who Will Benefit:
• Controllers
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Accounting managers
• Accounts payable professionals
• Internal audit
• Executive Management
• Individuals involved with corporate travel
Please reach us at 1-888-844-8963 for any further assistance or if you wish to register
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