Fraud Examination
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337619677
Author: Albrecht, W. Steve, Chad O., Conan C., Zimbelman, Mark F.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 2, Problem 3SC
(a)
To determine
The missing or ineffective internal control.
(b)
To determine
The perceived opportunity that motivated H to commit fraud.
(c)
To determine
The internal controls could have helped in the prevention or early detection of fraud.
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Fraud Examination
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