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"EMBEZZLEMENT ALWAYS INVOLVES A TRUSTED EMPLOYEE." This insight reminds business managers & small business owners why they need this book. Those not in a position of trust have no OPPORTUNITY to steal. The vast majority of employee thefts begin as a series of small transactions which grow out of a system of poor internal controls. Employee theft arises from OPPORTUNITIES you can eliminate, monitor, or control through effective internal controls. The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates employee theft to be $40 BILLION annually; the VICTIM is USUALLY SMALL BUSINESS. Consequently, small business owners or managers must become control points. This book helps you do just that. Risk areas are analyzed one by one. STORIES OF ACTUAL EMBEZZLEMENTS illustrate how trusted employees deceived bright, successful entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for good internal controls. Effective procedures are easily implemented. Action steps are specific & practical. Exhibits offer safeguarding advice & a questionnaire helps you assess your internal controls. This book on EMPLOYEE THEFT helps NON-ACCOUNTANTS establish smart internal controls. To order contact Business Owner Press, 500 North Water St., Ste. 1010N, Corpus Christi, TX 78471 or call 512-884-8894.