"All organisations are affected by fraud, but disproportionately so for SMEs given their size and vulnerability. Some small businesses that have failed to manage business fraud effectively have not only suffered financially; they have not survived. This book provides a guide for SMEs to understand the current sources of business fraud risk and the specific risk response actions that can be taken to limit exposure, through the structured discipline of enterprise risk management. The book provides: A single source reference: a description of all of the common fraud types SMEs are facing in one location. Overview of enterprise risk management as a tool to tackle fraud (as recommended by the Metropolitan Police Service and many other Government sponsored organisations). Illustrations of fraud events: Provides (where appropriate) diagrams/figures of how frauds are carried out. Case studies: Incorporates case studies of the fraud types described, (to bring the subject to life and illustrate fraud events and their perpetrators), enabling readers to be more knowledgeable about the threats. Sources of support and information: Describes the relationship between the government agencies and departments. What to do: Provides 'specific actions' to be implemented as opposed to just recommending the preparation of policies and processes... that may just gather dust on a shelf. The book gives SMEs with a much better understanding of the risks they face and hence inform any discussion about the services required, what should be addressed first, in what order should remaining requirements be implemented and what will give the best value for money"-- Provided by publisher.

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