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Bank Fraud & Data ForensicsBank Taxation & Risk Management ForumsNovember 16, 2010 – South Portland, MaineNovember 17, 2010 – Concord, New HampshirePresented By:Bill Brown, CPA, CFFA, CFE Eigen Heald, MsIA, CISSP, GCFATodd Desjardins, CPA, CFE
Overview Introduction Fraud Considerations for Banks Computer Fraud and Data Forensics Questions and Discussion
Terms and Definitions Fraud Fraud investigation Forensics Forensic accounting Digital forensics
Reference Statistics in this presentation, unless otherwise noted, are from: The Report to the Nations - 2010 Global Fraud Study  Study of 1,843 cases of occupational fraud published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Small Businesses are Vulnerable 42.1% $231,000 30.8% $155,000 28.7% 26.1%
Banks Have More than their Fair Share
Other Disturbing Statistics Median Losses Tenure of perpetrator Less than one year – $47,000 10 years of more – $289,000 Education of perpetrator High School Graduate – $100,000 Postgraduate Degree - $300,000
Other Disturbing Statistics Percentage of Cases Reported Department of Perpetrator Accounting – highest – 22.0% Internal Audit – lowest - 0.2% Median Duration of Fraud Schemes Overall – 18 months Check tampering – 24 months Expense reimbursements – 24 months
Risk Factors Financial Misstatement Fraud Complexity Perverse Incentives Highly Subjective Valuation Asset Misappropriation Complexity Inherent Lack of Accountability Personal Trust
Types of Fraud	 External vs. Internal Fraud ,[object Object]
 Internal – fraud is committed by bank personnel,[object Object]
Mortgage fraud (material misrepresentation or omission)
Check fraud (forgery, check kiting, altered checks),[object Object]
Financial Statement Fraud Asset/Revenue overstatement Improper asset valuations Timing differences Concealed liabilities and expenses Improper disclosures
Asset Misappropriation Unauthorized transfers/disbursements Payroll schemes Ghost employees Expense reimbursement schemes Theft of portable fixed assets Others…
Fraud Triangle
Preventing and Deterring Fraud Prevention and Deterrence Perceived opportunity is the aspect of the fraud triangle that is most controlled by employers. ,[object Object],Review access rights on a consistent and periodic basis Limit access to employee accounts (both solely owned or jointly owned) Review employee account activity and teller activity Dual control over wire transfers Review of payroll change reports by someone independent of the payroll function
Preventing and Deterring Fraud (Continued) The list continues… Robust review of suspense/clearing account activity – be certain the reconciliation makes sense and items are clearing timely and properly Implement a fraud reporting mechanism that is anonymous Maintain professional skepticism Attitude and rationalization can be improved within companies by strong “tone at the top” and employee appreciation efforts
Preventing and Deterring Fraud (Continued) Best practice is to have a fraud risk management program in place ,[object Object]
Identify significant risk areas (multiple locations, business segments, etc.)
How is the importance of ethical behavior and appropriate business practices communicated?
What could go wrong?,[object Object]
Common Sources for Accounting & Digital Forensics  Corporate investigations •  Civil litigation •  Attorneys •  State Courts •  Private Investigations •  Individuals
Similar Procedures: Discovery •  Timelines •  Parties involved •  Evidence gathering •  Reporting/testimony Consider: Most fraud is committed with a computer!
Digital Objects Used for Review ,[object Object]

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Bank Fraud & Data Forensics

  • 1. Bank Fraud & Data ForensicsBank Taxation & Risk Management ForumsNovember 16, 2010 – South Portland, MaineNovember 17, 2010 – Concord, New HampshirePresented By:Bill Brown, CPA, CFFA, CFE Eigen Heald, MsIA, CISSP, GCFATodd Desjardins, CPA, CFE
  • 2. Overview Introduction Fraud Considerations for Banks Computer Fraud and Data Forensics Questions and Discussion
  • 3. Terms and Definitions Fraud Fraud investigation Forensics Forensic accounting Digital forensics
  • 4. Reference Statistics in this presentation, unless otherwise noted, are from: The Report to the Nations - 2010 Global Fraud Study Study of 1,843 cases of occupational fraud published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • 5. Small Businesses are Vulnerable 42.1% $231,000 30.8% $155,000 28.7% 26.1%
  • 6. Banks Have More than their Fair Share
  • 7. Other Disturbing Statistics Median Losses Tenure of perpetrator Less than one year – $47,000 10 years of more – $289,000 Education of perpetrator High School Graduate – $100,000 Postgraduate Degree - $300,000
  • 8. Other Disturbing Statistics Percentage of Cases Reported Department of Perpetrator Accounting – highest – 22.0% Internal Audit – lowest - 0.2% Median Duration of Fraud Schemes Overall – 18 months Check tampering – 24 months Expense reimbursements – 24 months
  • 9. Risk Factors Financial Misstatement Fraud Complexity Perverse Incentives Highly Subjective Valuation Asset Misappropriation Complexity Inherent Lack of Accountability Personal Trust
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12. Mortgage fraud (material misrepresentation or omission)
  • 13.
  • 14. Financial Statement Fraud Asset/Revenue overstatement Improper asset valuations Timing differences Concealed liabilities and expenses Improper disclosures
  • 15. Asset Misappropriation Unauthorized transfers/disbursements Payroll schemes Ghost employees Expense reimbursement schemes Theft of portable fixed assets Others…
  • 17.
  • 18. Preventing and Deterring Fraud (Continued) The list continues… Robust review of suspense/clearing account activity – be certain the reconciliation makes sense and items are clearing timely and properly Implement a fraud reporting mechanism that is anonymous Maintain professional skepticism Attitude and rationalization can be improved within companies by strong “tone at the top” and employee appreciation efforts
  • 19.
  • 20. Identify significant risk areas (multiple locations, business segments, etc.)
  • 21. How is the importance of ethical behavior and appropriate business practices communicated?
  • 22.
  • 23. Common Sources for Accounting & Digital Forensics Corporate investigations • Civil litigation • Attorneys • State Courts • Private Investigations • Individuals
  • 24. Similar Procedures: Discovery • Timelines • Parties involved • Evidence gathering • Reporting/testimony Consider: Most fraud is committed with a computer!
  • 25.
  • 26.
  • 31.
  • 33. Transfer of files to storage devices
  • 34. Links to documents on the networkExamining user profiles Malware identification
  • 35. How Did Digital Discovery Help? Identifying network activities Email Review Internet activities Identifying collaborators Ruling out other avenues of fraud Identifying motivations for fraud
  • 36. Contact Information Bill Brown bbrown@bdmp.com Eigen Heald eheald@bdmp.com Todd Desjardins tdesjardins@bdmp.com