Introduction Flashcards
Overview of Fraud Examination
Writing Reports
After evidence has been obtained & appropriate witnesses interviewed- CFE is responsible for writing report
Prevention of Fraud
Responsibility of Management
Detection of Fraud
Responsibility of Internal and External Auditors
Who is the Fraud Team made up of?
CFEs Auditors Security HR Personnel Management Representative Outside Consultant Legal Counsel
Predication
the totality circumstances that would lead a reasonable, professionally trained individual that a fraud has occurred, is occurring, or will occur
Fraud Theory Approach
- all cases will end in litigation Following Steps: 1. Analyze available data 2. Create a hypothesis 3. Test the hypothesis 4. Refine and amend the hypothesis
Neutral Third-Party Witnesses
witness that is not involved in a specific instance of fraud
Corroborative Witness
witness who can corroborate facts related to specific offense
(this would take place after interviewing the neutral third party witnesses)
Co-Conspirators
if after interviews with NTP and Corroborative Witnesses, further work is still warranted then CFE will interview co-conspirators to the alleged offense
Subject
interviewed last after all facts necessary to resolve the allegation are obtained
Purpose of Fraud Examination
to prove or disprove all legal elements
Each and every element must be proven by what:
- Beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal cases
2. By a preponderance of the evidence in civil cases
Elements of White Collar Crime
Intent Disguise of purpose Reliance Voluntary victim action Concealment