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Glyn Sheldon

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Glyn joined CFG in July 2024 as a Communications Officer.

He has communications experience working for the NHS in the North East, before going on to work in Sydney after spending some time travelling across Asia and Australia.

Glyn previously studied at Newcastle University, receiving a BA in Politics and an MA in Media & Journalism.

Governance, legal and compliance Fraud Risk

16 September 2024, 11:34

The importance of internal controls – a real-life example!

Sharon Martin, Chief Financial Officer at Born Free, shares her story of an attempt to defraud the charity of funds, highlighting the importance of rigorous internal controls.

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