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Travis Jones is a Principal for BeachFleischman and a member of the firm’s Accounting & Assurance Department.

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Why auditors prefer in-person interviews to assess fraud risks

September 12, 2022 Travis Jones Assurance fraud detection, risk assessment

Psychologists estimate that more than 90% of communication happens through tone of voice and body language. So, when evaluating fraud risks during an audit, a face-to-face interview is critical to help detect nonverbal cues.

Cyber risks: A critical part of your auditor’s risk assessment

August 16, 2022 August 15, 2022 Travis Jones Assurance audit, cybersecurity, risk mitigation

Data breaches are becoming more frequent, aggressive and sophisticated. Here are some shocking statistics from the “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022,” along with ways your auditor can help evaluate and mitigate your organization’s risk.

FAQs about fair value in accounting

April 11, 2022 Travis Jones Assurance fair value, FASB, GAAP

Got questions about fair value under U.S. GAAP? Here are some answers to help take the guesswork out of reporting these estimates.

Commission fraud: When salespeople get paid more than they’ve earned

January 5, 2022 Travis Jones Assurance, Financial Forensics & Valuation, Fraud commissions, Fraud, fraud detection

When structured and managed correctly, a commission program can boost employee compensation and morale. But it also can tempt salespeople to commit fraud. Here’s how to contain the threat.

How to assess fraud risks today

November 15, 2021 November 22, 2021 Travis Jones Assurance Fraud, risk assessment

In today’s uncertain marketplace, it’s important to look at fraud risks from a fresh perspective. Here’s how auditors are doubling down in their efforts to accurately assess emerging and increased fraud risks during the pandemic.

Lease Standard Makes Impact on Balance Sheet

October 25, 2021 May 27, 2022 Ana Carolina Fernandez and Travis Jones Assurance FASB, leases

We are fast approaching 2022, so it is time to consider the new leasing standard for calendar-year entities, which becomes effective January 1, 2022. 

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