Whether it’s a slap-up meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant or a night in a suite at a luxury hotel, it’s all too easy to use that corporate Amex card to buy life’s little niceties. Your boss might raise an eyebrow, but can indulging in a little expense exaggeration put your job in jeopardy?

To some extent, it is down to your performance at work. If things are going well, managers might overlook the odd inconsistency. In difficult times, though, bosses may take a different view. If there is an issue with your performance or you are not turning in a profit, this could be the perfect excuse for your employer to push you out of the door.