{"id":8936,"date":"2023-09-18T05:54:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T20:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precisionadvantage.com.au\/?p=8936"},"modified":"2023-09-06T11:42:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:12:22","slug":"how-to-safeguard-your-business-from-employee-expense-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precisionadvantage.com.au\/how-to-safeguard-your-business-from-employee-expense-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"How to safeguard your business from employee expense fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"
As a small business owner, you always look to keep your business running efficiently. Expense reimbursement fraud is the last thing you want to face. Not only can it hurt your bottom line, but it can also damage your company\u2019s reputation. Here we discuss what is employee expense fraud, reasons behind it, and most importantly, how to prevent it from happening to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n Expense fraud is the act of submitting falsified or inflated expense claims to receive reimbursement from the employer or avoid paying out of pocket. It is illegal, unethical, and detrimental to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n Employees can commit expense fraud in several ways, such as using personal expenses as business, submitting fake receipts, inflating costs, duplicating submissions, falsifying mileage, and using company funds for personal use.<\/span><\/p>\n There can be multiple reasons behind expense fraud. Financial gain is the most common motivation, but some employees may do it for personal reasons, misunderstanding of policies, pressure to achieve targets, or simply apathy.<\/span><\/p>\n As a business owner, it is essential to understand the reasons behind expense fraud, as it can help you identify and address them proactively.<\/span><\/p>\n Preventing expense fraud requires a collective effort from the business owners, managers, and employees.<\/span><\/p>\n Having a clear and comprehensive expense policy, encouraging ethical culture, conducting regular audits, and leveraging technology can help prevent expense fraud. By implementing suitable prevention measures and promoting ethical conduct among employees, you can reduce the risk of expense fraud and protect your business from potential financial and reputational losses.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a small business owner, you always look to keep your business running efficiently. Expense reimbursement fraud is the last thing you want to face. Not only can it hurt your bottom line, but it can also damage your company\u2019s reputation. Here we discuss what is employee expense fraud, reasons behind it, and most importantly, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8993,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is expense fraud?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Why do employees commit expense fraud?<\/b><\/h2>\n
How can you effectively prevent expense fraud?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Parting thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n
\nDon\u2019t let expense fraud be a hidden cost in your business. If you\u2019re unsure about where to start with creating policies, or you\u2019d like a review of your existing expense processes, we\u2019re here to help. Reach out to us today!<\/span><\/p>\n