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Are You Vulnerable to Fraud and Theft?

Take this quiz to determine whether you're leaving your company exposed to financial fraud, theft of intellectual property, or other kinds of security breaches. After you've answered all 15 questions, click the submit button to learn in which areas you may need to tighten your security controls.

  1. Does your bookkeeper or other financial employee receive unopened bank statements and canceled checks?

      Yes
      No

  2. Do you require your bookkeeper to take a vacation every year?

      Yes
      No

  3. Do you have your accountant or other independent party audit your books at least annually?

      Yes
      No

  4. Do you personally investigate customer complaints that they have not received credit for their payments?

      Yes
      No

  5. Do you use pre-numbered checks?

      Yes
      No

  6. Does everyone in your office have access to a paper shredder?

      Yes
      No

  7. Are your computer files and your computer network password-protected?

      Yes
      No

  8. Are employees allowed to take home customer lists, proposals or other confidential documents?

      Yes
      No

  9. Do you have strict security procedures for terminated employees?

      Yes
      No

  10. Do you require all employees to sign non-disclosure agreements?

      Yes
      No

  11. Do you know who has keys to your office?

      Yes
      No

  12. Do you have detailed records and lists of your inventory?

      Yes
      No

  13. Do you, as the business owner, ever take money from the cash register for your own use, or take business supplies home?

      Yes
      No

  14. Do you run reference and background checks for all new hires?

      Yes
      No

  15. Do you have fidelity bonds for your employees?

      Yes
      No


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