Fraud Flashcards
1
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Types of Fraud
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- fraudulent financial reporting
2. misappropriation of assets
2
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Fraudulent Financial Reporting
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occurs at the management level through intentional omissions or manipulations of amounts or disclosures with the intention of deceiving users and stakeholders
3
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Misappropriation of Assets
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occurs at the employee level in relatively small amounts
Example: embezzlement, theft of small assets, theft of intellectual property and use of company assets for personal use
4
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Fraud
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involves deliberate misrepresentation and the concealment of information. It is an intentional act involving the use of deception to obtain an unjust or illegal advantage
5
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Fraud Triangle
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Incentives and pressures
opportunity
rationalization and attitude