Pro Tip: March 31, 2026

Internal controls are not generally top of mind for small business operators in the thick of the day-to-day. Who has time to worry about the separation of duties in accounting when you have fires to put out every 5 minutes? What should be concerning about this though, is fraud risk. Developing and maintaining adequate internal controls and separation of duties protects your assets from people who may be honest but also may be in a difficult position. People act out of character sometimes, keeping your internal controls in check is key to protecting them, and you. Not sure how to do this? Ask!

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