I know that I have talked about these things before, but they keep coming up in conversations with doctors, so this month I’ll devote this column to addressing some of
Don’t Underestimate the Embezzler by David Harris, MBA CMA, CFE, and Pat Little, DDS, FAGD CFE – Orthotown
As in As investigators, one thing we encounter every time we speak to a group of orthodontists is that, in the area of embezzlement, they consistently underestimate the capabilities of
What Dental Practice Embezzlers and Houdini have in Common
Harry Houdini was probably the most famous magician of all time. His daring escapes included the “Water Torture Cell” (where he was manacled and suspended upside down in what amounted
Misinformation about Embezzlement
Unfortunately, one of those pesky business matters affecting many dentists is embezzlement. Published statistics suggest that three in five dentists will be victimized by an embezzler in their careers.
I’ve Heard That If I Suspect Embezzlement, Stealth Is Important. Why?
Stealth Is Important When an embezzler thinks that he or she is about to be discovered (and possibly go to jail, have their friends read about them in the newspaper,
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Prosperident
Sometimes we make the mistake of assuming that everyone knows who we are and what we do. Here are ten things you might not know about Prosperident: 1. The company
The Cost of Inaction
Two years ago, I set a goal for Prosperident of increasing the knowledge level of dentists and those who advise dentists about embezzlement. Overall I think we have done a
The Mind of the Embezzler
I’ve often said that our embezzlers fall neatly into two categories, which I labeled the “Needy” and the “Greedy.” Let’s take you inside the mind of the embezzler. The
Things NOT to do if you suspect embezzlement in your office:
Start asking unusual questions of staff Ask for reports you haven’t requested before Spend lots of time in your private office on the phone with your CPA Allow a couple
The Power of Nature … And Embezzlement
Prosperident had a visitor on the weekend — Hurricane Arthur traveled up the East Coast and walloped us on Saturday. Fortunately, our extensive computer infrastructure didn’t miss a beat and