ACFE Fraud Results From time to time, I like to revisit the data on how frauds are uncovered in organizations and what can be done to mitigate such behaviors. According to a survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), 2026 Occupational Fraud: A Report to the Nations, a tip is the most common
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Who Wins; Who Loses? I have previously blogged about the expansion of prediction markets and its effects on the population. Bettors can bet on virtually anything. For example, Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? The Iran war is a popular source of betting. Prediction market traders on Polymarket and Kalshi have placed hundreds of
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Showing Moral Courage I was fortunate to have taught an online Accounting Ethics class for Fordham University a few years ago. Since then, I’ve kept up with what’s happening on campus and in the community. Last week I received the Fordham Now newsletter online. The topic discussed is of great interest to me as an
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Professional Judgment Should Not Be Delegated to AI I have previously blogged about ethical issues relating to AI, including Responsible AI and Ethical AI in the Workplace and Guidelines for Ethical AI in Higher Education. In today’s blog I look at the complicated issue of bias and how it can compromise judgment. As Kelly D.
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What are Ethical Frameworks? The other day I read a blog by Lizzie Short at Harvard University about responsible AI and ethical AI. Responsible AI focuses on accountability, transparency and compliance with regulations, while ethical AI — sometimes referred to as AI ethics — emphasizes broader moral principles like fairness, privacy and societal impact. Responsible AI
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Accountants Trail Many of the Other Professions The Gallup Poll on Honesty and Ethics in Professions reveals significant insights into public perceptions. Gallup has gauged the public’s views of the honesty and ethical standards of a variety of occupations since 1976. In the latest survey, military veterans ranked second in terms of honesty and ethical
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Building Ethics, Transparency, and Responsibility into AI Systems I recently read a Gallup Poll that clearly shows Gen Z are concerned about the growth of AI and the need for more and more data centers to process the data. They’re also concerned about the loss of jobs as AI takes over more and more functions
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Gen Z Leads the Way in Dishonesty Why do candidates for jobs exaggerate on their resumes stretch the truth? Monster’s Resume Confessions Report reveals a disconnect between what workers believe and what they’re willing to do. Nearly 6 in 10 U.S. adults (59%) say a resume should always be completely truthful, but 37% would exaggerate
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Signs of Retaliation In writing about the World Whistleblowing Day 2026, jdsupra.com defines an anti-retaliation culture as existing “at work when people can report concerns or take part in an investigation without being punished, isolated, or treated differently.” They point out that policies and guidance help direct culture, but credibility and trust come from supporting
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Encouraging Whistleblowing I have previously blogged about the “speak up” culture that supports internal whistleblowing within organizations. To summarize that blog, I draw from an article online by Jasmin Stollhof who addresses the “speak up” culture that some organizations build into their whistleblowing policies. This is an important issue as it addresses workplace accountability and
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