When vetting a deal, can you ever be too careful?
Due diligence on behalf of clients in business transactions is a given. Do you extend that level of attention on your own behalf? How much do you know about the broker who handles investments for you or your aging relatives? Despite the best efforts of many firms in the financial industry, a third of those who engage in misconduct are repeat offenders. A recent study examining FINRA disciplinary records may encourage you to take a closer look at who is managing your money.
Asterion professionals routinely assist clients in performing due diligence; and should the need arise, our staff is also experienced in assessing professional negligence claims.
How sharp are your fraud-spotting skills?
If you believe that complexity encourages fraud, you may be on to something. An estimated $60 billion dollars is lost to Medicare fraud each year, and the best con men pull off the big lie—more than once. If you’re searching for new ways to spot fraudulent medical billing or want to understand the rules that guide a master con, read on.
Asterion’s consultants have decades of experience investigating fraud. If you need assistance in detecting, analyzing or documenting a fraud or you identify suspicious patterns in your case, we may be able to offer assistance.
On the Lighter Side: Beware the Ides of March—Things to Avoid
Don’t fall for the gambler’s fallacy of ignoring probabilities or eat the Chinese meal that a local would not order.
Spotlight On Professional Negligence
Asterion, Inc. (“Asterion”) has extensive experience providing expert and consulting advice related to professional negligence damages, as well as accounting malpractice liability and damages, including adherence to applicable professional standards.