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James Jones is the bookkeeper of Prestige Yachts, a Yacht builder for high net worth individuals. The company owner decides to “do more with less” and requires James to record the accounts receivables and maintain the bank reconciliation. James decides to cash checks for outstanding accounts and will replace them as soon as he gets the money. He expects this to happen soon. Using the fraud triangle, this is an example of:
This is an example of an opportunity. The firm has inappropriate segregation of duties creating an opportunity for the employee to both defraud the firm and cover up the act.
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James Jones is the bookkeeper of Prestige Yachts, a Yacht builder for high net worth individuals. James sees the owner continually overcharging on options and giving himself raises. James hasn’t had a raise in years. James decides to cash checks for outstanding accounts and will replace them as soon as he gets the money. Using the fraud triangle, this is an example of
This is an example of a motive. The employee witnesses the employer overcharging customers and having not had a raise to justify the fraud based on motive.
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The auditors rely on the fraud triangle as one's means of developing
The fraud triangle is used in the planning stage of the audit to assess risk. Risk is assessed in terms of each area of the fraud triangle and the auditor designs tests of the internal control system based on these areas.
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Of the following statements about the fraud triangle, which is true?
During the planning stage of an audit, the engagement team must discuss the potential for misstatement due to fraud as well as the three factors.
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When planning an audit, the CPA auditor should document in the work papers the risk assessment of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud. Of the following, which should be included in the work paper documentation if the factors are identified and present?
During the planning stage of an audit, the engagement team must discuss the potential for misstatement due to fraud as well as the three factors. The team must also document the factors if identified.
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An example of fraud could include all of the following except:
Inaccurate accounting estimates would likely be classified as an error rather than fraud. Fraud requires an intentional act, whereas an error is unintentional.
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