Fintech: What It Is and What to Watch For

By |2021-10-24T09:53:15+00:00February 15th, 2020|Technology|

Fintech is financial technology. It's the integration of technology with financial services. While some people are nervous about financial technology, it’s likely that a number of things you already use are fintech. Fintech is less regulated than traditional banking which provides a lot of opportunities and ease of use but brings risks and challenges as well. Common Examples of Fintech  PayPal is likely one of the most commonly used fintech on the market, but things are advancing so quickly there are new apps and programs coming out all the time. Other fintech includes: Crowdfunding like Kickstarter and Patreon, Mobile payments,  Blockchain [...]

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Best Practices of Cash Controls in a Small Business

By |2021-10-24T09:53:19+00:00November 29th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Cash controls are the controls used in a business to protect a business from cash theft and mismanagement. In a previous blog (Fraud in Small Business), I discussed how a front desk / bookkeeper stole cash from the business. Ultimately, the reason this occurred was a lack of cash controls. Each business is different and each should assess their own cash controls. However, I wanted to provide a quick guide on cash controls that could assist a business owner in looking at their own processes. Cash Controls Separation of Duties This is a big one but is also the hardest one when [...]

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