Case 8 Decide whether each situation is or is not a symptom of revenue fraud. Then explain (1) why the situation isor is not a symptom and (2) if it is a symptom, how itwould be found using computer queries or traditionalmethods. YIN Sales discounts appear too high. YIN Accounts receivable increases as a percentage of revenues. YIN Bad debt allowance increasesby the same percentageas accounts receivable. YIN Increase in sales returns. YIN Large percent of revenues recorded in thefourth quarter. YIN Unexplained reconciling items on the bankstatement.

Case 8 Decide whether each situation is or is not a symptom of revenue fraud. Then explain (1) why the situation isor is not a symptom and (2) if it is a symptom, how itwould be found using computer queries or traditionalmethods. YIN Sales discounts appear too high. YIN Accounts receivable increases as a percentage of revenues. YIN Bad debt allowance increasesby the same percentageas accounts receivable. YIN Increase in sales returns. YIN Large percent of revenues recorded in thefourth quarter. YIN Unexplained reconciling items on the bankstatement.

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Chapter9: Accounting For Receivables

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