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Forensic Accounting: Assurance Engagement 2: Net Worth Analysis. You can use the computer-based Electronic Workpapers on the textbook website to prepare the net worth analysis required in this problem.Net worth analysis is performed when fraud has been discovered or is strongly suspected and the information to calculate a suspect’s net worth can be obtained (e.g., asset and liability records, bank accounts). The procedure used is to calculate the person’s change in net worth (excluding changes in market values of assets) and to identify the known sourcesof funds to finance the changes. Any difference between the change in net worth and the known sources of funds is called funds from unknown sources, which might include illgotten gains.Nero has worked for Bonne Consulting Group (BCG) as the executive secretary for administration for nearly 10 years. Her dedication has earned her a reputation as an outstanding employee and has resulted in increasing responsibilities. Nero is also a…

Discussion Questions on Fraud Prevention from Chapter 4 Fraud Examination 4th Edition 1. How do organizations create a culture of honesty, openness, and assistance? 2. What are different ways in which companies can eliminate opportunities for fraud? 3. What is the purpose of adopting a code of ethics throughout a company?

Scenario: You are an assistant manager of a high-end retail store and, through routine end-of-day accounting procedures, you have discovered your long-time coworker, who is also an assistant manager and good friend, has been embezzling from the company. Use your knowledge related to the ways employees conduct fraud to build a case for how your coworker might have embezzled money. How would you utilize the store’s accounting software to access data and find the proper evidence to determine if it truly is fraud? To whom would you report your findings? Would you confront your coworker/friend?

Explain the term M1, M2, M3,M4,M5,O1,O2,O3,O4 & O5.

The fraud triangle asserts that the following three factors must exist for a person to commit fraud. A. Opportunity B. Pressure C. Rationalization. Identify the fraud risk factor (A, B, or C) in each of the following situations.

1. How do you understand Fraud in your own words? Please provide explanation. 2. How do you understand the Fraud Triangle? Please provide explanation. 3. Favorite topic in Forensic Accounting? 4. What recommendations will you give to prevent fraud? 5. Will you consider becoming a Fraud investigator in the Future? Why or why not.

Forensic Accounting: Assurance Engagement 1: Expenditure Analysis. Expenditureanalysis is used when fraud has been discovered or strongly suspected and the informationto calculate a suspect’s income and expenditures can be obtained (e.g., asset and liabilityrecords, bank accounts). Expenditure analysis consists of establishing the suspect’s knownexpenditures for all purposes for the relevant period, subtracting all known sources of funds(e.g., wages, gifts, inheritances, bank balances), and identifying the difference as “expenditures financed by unknown sources of income.”The law firm of Gleckel and Morris has hired you. The lawyers have been retained byBlade Manufacturing Company in a case involving a suspected kickback by a purchasingemployee, E. J. Cunningham. Cunningham is suspected of taking kickbacks from MasonVarner, a salesman for Tanco Metals. Cunningham has denied the charges, but LanierGleckel, the lawyer in charge of the case, is convinced the kickbacks have…

FBI and Financial Fraud This assignment aligns with Outcome 4: Model techniques used to collect and analyze data. Adapted from Question 24 on pages 14-40 & 14-41 of the textbook. Go to the FBI websiteLinks to an external site. and use the search box in the top right corner to conduct a search on financial fraud. The FBI site provides numerous descriptions of financial fraud cases that they have prosecuted. Choose a case and select one of the convicted defendants named in the case. Use the profiling methods described in the chapter to perform a due diligence search and collect all the internet information that you can about this individual. The information that you collect can include news reports, addresses either physical or virtual, education background, etc. Document where you found the information by including the name of the website and its URL.

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Case 1: Fraud examination Karen, a friend of yours, recently started her own business, The Bike and Boulder Company (B&B). B&B specializes in the sales of mountain bikes and rock- climbing equipment. Karen is putting the finishing touches on her company policies and procedures. She knows you are taking a fraud class and asks you to review what she has completed thus far. You quickly notice that Karen has neglected to address fraud and fraud prevention in her policies and procedure. What policies and procedures would you suggest Karen implement to prevent and detect fraud at B&B?

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Case 1: Fraud examination Karen, a friend of yours, recently started her own busi- ness, The Bike and Boulder Company (B&B). B&B specializes in the sales of mountain bikes and rock- climbing equipment. Karen is putting the finishing touches on her company policies and procedures. She knows you are taking a fraud class and asks you to review what she has completed thus far. You quickly notice that Karen has neglected to address fraud and fraud prevention in her policies and proce- dures. What policies and procedures would you suggest Karen implement to prevent and detect fraud at B&B?

Allison Everhart, an employee in accounts payable, believes she can run a fictitious invoice through the accounts payable system and collect the money. She knows payments are subject to an audit. Which account would be the best place to hide the fraud?a. Inventory.b. Wage expense.c. Consulting service expense.d. Property tax expense.

Accounts payable fraud is an issue that may arise. Find an Accounts payable fraud story on the internet Discuss the following: What was the purpose of the fraud? What were the actions and consequences? Who benefitted from the fraud? How did the fraud get discovered? What controls should have been in place to prevent fraud?