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    Bob Chaney Joins D.C. Office of CliftonLarsonAllen

     ARLINGTON, Va.—January 11, 2012—CliftonLarsonAllen, one of the nation’s top 10 certified public accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce Bob Chaney has joined the firm’s District of Columbia office as a Senior Advisor in the firm’s Forensic Accounting practice.Chaney has extensive experience in the law enforcement and legal community in the Washington metropolitan area. He will assist with the development of investigative strategies, security reviews related to causation issues and client development. “We are thrilled Bob has joined CliftonLarsonAllen. He has an impressive law enforcement background, which will be a great addition to our firm,” said Yassir Karam, managing partner of the firm’s Special Advisory Services. “We are eager to leverage Bob’s expertise to further strengthen and build our Forensic Accounting practice in D.C….
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    Avoid Fraud and Embezzlement in the Small Business Environment

    We have heard much about fraud relating to business in recent years. In the early 2000s, the news was filled with scandals involving various types of fraud. The mere mention of Enron or Worldcom is now virtually synonymous with the word “fraud.” Although these scandals involved very large, publicly traded companies, fraud occurs most often in smaller businesses. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the fraud losses incurred in the smallest companies are 100 times greater than those incurred by the largest companies. According to the ACFE’s “2006 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuse,” “The median [fraud] loss suffered by organizations with fewer than 100 employees was $190,000 per scheme…higher than the median loss in even the largest organizations….
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    Fight Payroll Check Fraud

    Every day, firms become the victim of check fraud.
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    Is Someone Stealing From You?

    Recognize the most common fraud techniques in the construction business, and stop theft before it’s too late.
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    Tax Deduction Strategies for Your Construction Business

    How to control your taxable income through two possible depreciation methods.
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    10 Tips for Smart Borrowers

    Use these strategies when working with a lender to get the capital you need.
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    Are Construction Accounting Rules Changing?

    Understand how the new proposed FASB/IASB accounting rules could change the way you report revenue.
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    How to Restructure Debt

    Follow these rules to reduce your debt, but proceed with caution.
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    Are You Actively Managing Your Expenses?

    Times have been very good for the construction community over the recent past.
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    Should I Use a Construction Payroll Provider for My Business?

    Fred Ode answers your construction accounting and finance questions.
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    Liquidity for Contractors – “Internal” Transfers

    Despite the current market turmoil, cash liquidity is, and will remain, an objective for business owners.
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    Construction Labor Costs – 5 Percent Factor

    How to improve your construction labor costs.
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