While no business is immune to fraud, smaller businesses can be more vulnerable because they may lack the personnel or resources to put sophisticated technology in place or separate duties appropriately. However, the most important ways to help prevent fraud don’t require major expenditures: An understanding of the basic principles and role of proper internal controls and a strong ethical culture.
Cindy McSwain, CPA, is Senior Vice President at AGH CPAs & Advisors, where she leads the firm’s outsourcing services group. She and her team deliver payroll, accounting, funds disbursement, controller, and other financial outsourcing solutions to clients nationwide. Cindy works with organizations across diverse industries, including manufacturing and distribution, retail, restaurants, medical, and not-for-profit.
With experience in SEC filings, public registrations, and mergers and acquisitions, Cindy has also frequently served as an outsourced CFO for clients. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA) and the American Payroll Association.
Beyond her professional work, Cindy is deeply engaged in the community and currently serves as chair-elect of the Wichita Foundation board of directors and is a board member for the Greater Wichita Chamber of Commerce, among other volunteer roles.
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