FINANCIAL ACCT.F/UNDERGRADS-W/ACCESS
FINANCIAL ACCT.F/UNDERGRADS-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781618531612
Author: Wallace, Nelson, Christensen, Ferris
Publisher: Cambridge
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Chapter 7, Problem 1SSQ
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Find the correct option, the option that is not one of the three elements of fraud triangle.

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Answer to Problem 1SSQ

Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation of Solution

Fraud: Fraud is a deliberate and deceptive action of an employee to obtain unlawful gain from the employer.

Elements of fraud triangle:

  1. 1. Pressure
  2. 2. Rationalization
  3. 3. Opportunity

Justification for correct answer: Pressure, rationalization, and opportunity are the three elements of fraud triangle, but embezzlement is not. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

Justification for incorrect answers:

  • Option (a) is incorrect answer because pressure is one of the elements of fraud triangle.
  • Option (b) is incorrect answer because rationalization is one of the elements of fraud triangle.
  • Option (d) is incorrect answer because opportunity one of the elements of fraud triangle.
Conclusion

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

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