Expense report tomfoolery: Be wary!

A chief financial officer might sometimes be derided for his or her bean counting ways, but a new survey reveals the sometimes thankless work is a necessary defense against potential fraud.

CFOs nationwide cited some doozies when asked to name the most unusual items they've seen on an expense report request. The list includes cosmetic surgery, lottery tickets, pet food, and a trailer rental for a family reunion. Menlo Park, Calif.-based Robert Half International, a specialized professional staffing firm, conducted the survey. It polled CFOs in Canada and the U.S. of companies with at least 20 employees.

More eye-openers: Other expense report requests cited by survey respondents included a teepee; $12,000 for a family trip; a speeding ticket and a fine for crashing into a tollbooth.