E&Y: Increased anti-fraud efforts in West Midlands

Measures come as fraud grows in sophistication

Written by AccountancyAge.com

Companies in the West Midlands are strengthening their corporate defences to protect themselves against fraud, according Ernst & Young’s newly appointed Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services (FIDS) partner, Jonathan Middup.

Middup said he had seen a steady increase in the number of clients implementing preventative anti-fraud systems and controls.

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‘There has been a definite shift in corporate attitudes towards tackling fraud within the last two years, and we have seen companies giving much more structure to their fraud risk approach.

‘The Birmingham team has experienced a significant increase in the number of clients seeking advice on anti fraud measures designed to protect their businesses from fraudsters,’ he added.

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