Fraud Examination
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ISBN: 9781337619677
Author: Albrecht, W. Steve, Chad O., Conan C., Zimbelman, Mark F.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Analyze the relationship among risk, opportunity and controls:
Craig learns that one of the employees has been doing snow plowing jobs on the side with the company equipment.
Discuss both the financial and legal impacts for the company. What are the financial and legal risks to the company?
Also, discuss at least two (internal) controls could be put in place to detect/deter this activity.
Employee theft is the largest "expense" of a business in this country. The key to implementing controls is to determine the right amount. It is important to weigh the cost and benefit of each control. For example, if a company wishes to install security cameras to deter theft however it will cost $20,000 and would be expected to reduce theft less than that then the company may want to consider other options. Knowing that, what controls might be in place to avoid an executive making a decision that would personally benefit him?
Question 1 :
What are your two biggest concerns relating to possible fraud for the motel part of the business? For each concern, generate two or three controls that could effectively reduce risk related to your concerns. Use common sense and be creative!
Question 2 :
What are your two biggest concerns relating to possible fraud for the café part of the business? For each concern, generate two or three controls that could effectively reduce risk related to your concerns. Use common sense and be creative!
Question 3 :
Briefly describe the impact each proposed control would have on the efficiency of running the business. Are the controls you generated both effective and efficient?
Question 4 :
Describe the potential impact of your proposed controls on the morale of the couple in charge of the day-to-day operations. How might Norman deal with these concerns?
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