Purchasing and cash disbursements are common targets for fraud in any entity's environment. Today, many practitioners, auditors, and management in industry are aware of the criticality of adequate internal controls, but may be uncertain whether existing controls in their organizations are adequate. It is important to understand common frauds and internal controls over the purchasing and cash disbursement cycle.

Topics discussed include:





The acquisitions cycle: ordering, receiving, and warehousing

Cash disbursements cycle

Payroll and expense reimbursement frauds

External auditing and forensic investigations: conceptual and procedural differences

Controls and design