It is well understood that corporate fraud can have devastating consequences for an organization and that detecting and preventing fraud is essential for safeguarding the interests of the owners, investors, employees, and customers. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the leading indicators of potential corporate fraud so that companies can take proactive steps to mitigate the risk of fraudulent activity. This post will explore 10 leading indicators of potential fraud that should be taken seriously. It should be noted that the presence of these flaws are no guarantee of fraud and could just point towards poor management practices or errors in accounting procedures. However, it is essential that thorough routine investigations and analysis be conducted to determine if there is actual fraudulent activity taking place.