In this session we will look at the fraud triangle, how incentives and pressures lead good people down bad roads, and how everyone has a rationalization for why they do what they do. We will also examine the psychology of fraud by looking at classic rationalizations for fraud and how organizations can protect themselves from potential fraudsters.

Today’s SMBs cannot afford to ignore cybersecurity and think they are immune to a hacker’s wrath just because they are too small for a hacker to notice. Trying to fly under the radar is not a way to protect your company or yourself. Although not technically trained in IT or cybersecurity, often the responsibility and oversight of cybersecurity falls on accounting’s shoulders. This enlightening presentation will debunk common myths about cybersecurity; discuss ways SMBs can prevent a cyber-attack; reveal the #1 cyber-risk in your company; and review the ROI of cybersecurity.

We are approaching the one-year anniversary of the 2017 tax act. Ted Stacey will discuss what we have learned since then about the various provisions of the act, including through IRS proposed regulations and notices and, maybe, just plain rumor. Ted will cover in detail the proposed regulations for section 199A, bonus depreciation, meals and entertainment and other issues. Finally, Ted will discuss other tax developments in 2018.