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The following factor does not contribute to fraudulent activity? Select one: O a. Bad debt expense O b. Opportunity O c Financial pressure O d. Rationalization O e. None of the answers are correct

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The following factor does not contribute to fraudulent activity?
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O a. Bad debt expense
O b. Opportunity
O c Financial pressure
O d. Rationalization
O e. None of the answers are correct

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