Changing Landscape of Fraud

In this presentation, Nancy Wu of SkyStem explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the financial fraud landscape and what organizations need to know to protect themselves. Nancy discusses how remote work, economic uncertainty, and rapid digital transformation created new opportunities for fraudsters, while also highlighting the increased pressure on accounting and finance teams to detect and prevent fraudulent activity.

She examines real-world examples and trends that have emerged since the start of the pandemic, offering practical insights into the red flags organizations should watch for and the controls they can put in place to strengthen fraud prevention efforts. For finance leaders and auditors, this presentation provides a timely look at how fraud risks have evolved—and what steps can be taken to stay ahead in a changing environment.