Original sin

Article Abstract:

The dimensions of the 1999 Russian money laundering scandal are becoming evident. UK accountants are required to report any funds linked to terrorism or drugs, but undisclosed transactions between related companies are often a source of money laundering.

Author: Burns, Stuart
Publisher: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 1999
Investigations, Russia, Ethical aspects, Money laundering

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Heavy going

Article Abstract:

Many frauds investigated by forensic accountants are uncovered because the fraudsters have failed to pay attention to obvious errors. The investigator may uncover fraud by imaginative thinking and hard work. Investigation techniques are described.

Author: Burns, Stuart
Publisher: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2000
Methods, Forensic accounting, Fraud investigation

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Bending the rules

Article Abstract:

The increase in the number of frauds reported in the UK in early 2001 is discussed, with focus on how the company directors and managers responsible defend themselves by claiming that their actions were unintentional.

Author: Burns, Stuart
Publisher: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2001
Management, Cases, Corporate directors, Practice, Corporations, Fraud

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