Chapter 3, Problem 8SC

9. Procedures that can be used in obtaining a sufficient understanding of Internal Control include the combination of any of the following procedures, except; a. Inquiry of the profile and appropriateness of the client's personnel b. Future engagement plan with the client c. Review of the accounting manuals and organizational structure of the client d. Observation of the activities of the client e. Previous experience with the client

The impact of weak internal controls can affect an employee’s fraud behavior. The role of information technology (IT) controls facilitate and help detect fraud. Design a method from the accounting information system (AIS) readings to help eliminate such employee fraud activity. Chapter 3 in your textbook discusses the need for a code of ethics and internal controls.

Question 7 Z scores are:   A. Used to evaluate the quality of imaged files   B. Used to identify outliers in data   C. A fraud score based on ISO standards   D. Issued by the SEC to identify public companies that are experiencing risk assurance problem           ReplyForward

Outline two positive and two negative consequences that this might pose to the company in future fraud prevention

Write a one-page memo analyzing the relationship between fraud and internal controls. Explain the principles underlying these approaches. Include a note on the limitations of internal controls.

32. Which of the following statements best describes the competency requirement for an auditor regarding fraud risks encountered in an engagement execution? Group of answer choices The auditor must be able to have an appreciation of the fundamentals of fraud detection and investigation techniques. The auditor is not expected to have any competency requirement regarding fraud since the role of investigating and detecting fraud belongs to other functions in the organization. None of the choices The auditor must have sufficient knowledge to evaluate the risk of fraud and the manner in which it is managed by the organization. The auditor should be able to have comparable competencies of a person whose primary responsibility is detecting and investigating fraud.

14-Which of the following statements is not true? a. Internal control system reduces the errors and fraud b. Management fraud is more difficult to detect than employee fraud c. All of these statements are true. d.   The auditor’s main duty is the detection and prevention of fraud

FRAUD-MOTIVATING FACTORSResearch has shown that situational pressures and opportunity are factors that contribute to fraudulent behavior. Requireda. Identify two situational pressures in a public company that would increase the likelihood of fraud.b. Identify three opportune moments that would increase the likelihood of fraud.