Winter 2026

Kaitlyn H. Axenfeld, CPA/CFF, CFE

Audit Partner 

Featured Article From Our Experts

Protecting Your Business From Hidden Risks

Many business owners are surprised to learn that fraud can occur within their organizations and remain undetected for long periods. In this article, I share practical, day-to-day strategies to help prevent fraud and identify potential issues early. These actionable steps can be implemented immediately to reduce risk, strengthen internal controls and stay alert to critical warning signs.

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When Long-Tenured Employees Commit Fraud

In many occupational fraud cases, the perpetrator is not a new hire or obvious bad actor, but a long-tenured, well-liked and productive employee. The trust and autonomy these individuals earn over time can unintentionally create opportunities for fraud, often resulting in significantly higher losses when schemes go undetected. This article explores why long-term employees may commit fraud and outlines practical steps your organization can take to balance trust with effective oversight.

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Is Your Business Partnering With Dishonest Vendors?

While it may be impossible to eliminate vendor fraud entirely, businesses can take meaningful steps to reduce their exposure. In this article, we examine common forms of vendor fraud, outline key warning signs and offers practical strategies to help businesses identify suspicious activity early and minimize potential loss.

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Beyond the Fraud Risk Assessment: Managing Nuanced Threats

Fraud risk assessments are an important first line of defense, but they often overlook evolving and behavioral risks that could lead to severe financial losses. You can help power your risk-reduction program by identifying potential blind spots, such as unrealistic performance targets that might encourage employees to cheat. This article explores common blind spots that traditional fraud risk assessments often miss and offers strategies businesses can use to identify and mitigate them before they are exploited. 

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About Dannible & McKee, LLP

Dannible & McKee, LLP has been providing audit, tax, accounting and financial management consulting services to clients nationwide since 1978. We provide all types of clients with a powerful ally in the ongoing resistance to accounting-related fraud. We understand the complexities and ever-growing challenges associated with this issue and have built a team of experts to help you. We specialize, not just in exposing fraudulent activities that may have already occurred, but also in effectively preventing them from happening in the first place.

Learn more about Dannible & McKee at: www.dmcpas.com.

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