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Discussion Questions on Fraud Prevention from Chapter 4 Fraud Examination 4th Edition 1. How do organizations create a culture of honesty, openness, and assistance? 2. What are different ways in which companies can eliminate opportunities for fraud? 3. What is the purpose of adopting a code of ethics throughout a company?

S8-1 Definition of internal control Internal controls are designed to safeguard assets, encourage employees to follow company policies, promote operational efficiency and ensure accurate records. Which objective is most important? Which must the internal controls accomplish for the business to survive? Give your reasons.

QUESTION 1 The objectives of internal control are to a. provide control over "internal-use only" reports and employee internal conduct b. prevent fraud, and promote the social interest of the company c. provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and used for business purposes, financial reports are accurate, and laws and regulations are complied with d. control the internal organization of the accounting department personnel and equipment

Y2 Please help with Development of an Anti-Fraud Program The potential for fraud occurs in all organizations, regardless of the industry in which it operates, financial structure, or size. Every organization is vulnerable to fraud. The risk of fraud should be reduced as much as possible to improve the longevity of the organization. Hence, preventing, deterring, and detecting fraud are crucial to the success of organizations. Deterring and preventing fraud can be more economical than detecting, investigating, and recovering from fraud after the fact. These anti-fraud measures must start at the top and must be communicated throughout the organization. They must go beyond internal controls yet consider the cost-benefit. Please explain ho to develop an anti-fraud program, or model, that can be implemented in any organization. In other words, don't apply the model to a specific organization. The model, if applied correctly, must be efficient in preventing, detecting and deterring fraud.…

Required information Chapter 04 Problem 4-31 LO 4-6, 4-9 [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Management fraud (e.g., fraudulent financial reporting) is a relatively rare event. However, when it does occur, the frauds (e.g., Enron and World Com) can have a significant effect on shareholders, employees, and other parties. The PCAOB's AS 2401, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit, provides the relevant guidance for auditors. Chapter 04 Problem 4-31 Part b LO 4-6, 4-9 b. Select the three conditions that are generally present when fraud occurs: Note: You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Management or other employees have an incentive or are under pressure that provides a reason to commit fraud. Circumstances exist that provide an opportunity for a fraud to be carried…

Required information Chapter 04 Problem 4-31 LO 4-6, 4-9 [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Management fraud (e.g., fraudulent financial reporting) is a relatively rare event. However, when it does occur, the frauds (e.g., Enron and WorldCom) can have a significant effect on shareholders, employees, and other parties. The PCAOB's AS 2401, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit, provides the relevant guidance for auditors. Chapter 04 Problem 4-31 Part b LO 4-6, 4-9 b. Select the three conditions that are generally present when fraud occurs: Note: You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Management or other employees have an incentive or are under pressure that provides a reason to commit fraud. Circumstances exist that provide an opportunity for a fraud to be carried…

Chapter 10   Accounting Information Systems   Short Problem 10-3, page 394: Using the following table as a guide, describe for each function from Figure 10.1: A risk (an event or action that will cause the organization to fail to meet its goals/objectives) A control/process or use of technology that will address the risk.

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Defining internal control Internal controls are designed to safeguard assets, encourage employees to follow company policies, promote operational efficiency, and ensure accurate accounting records. Requirements 1. Which objective do you think is most important? 2. Which objective do you think the internal controls must accomplish for the business to survive? Give your reason.

Understanding internal control, components, procedures, and laws Match the following terms with their definitions.

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From pages 4-1 and 4-2 of the VLN, the COSO Framework describes 5 components of internal control. What is the purpose of internal controls from a financial accounting perspective? 1. To guarantee no fraud will occur in the organization. 2. To help safeguard the company's assets. 3. To help improve the accuracy and reliability of the accounting information. 4.To prevent collusion. Group of answer choices A. 1,2, and 3 B. 2 and 3 C. 2, 3, and 4 D.1, 2, 3, and 4

Cash, Fraud, and Internal Control   Main objectives   To apply an understanding of internal controls. To an understanding of unethical behavior and how address it. To apply an understanding of controls dealing with segregation of duties and checks and balances. To apply the theoretical knowledge in the syllabus to a case study. To know the company's financial statements in detail. To apply financial analysis techniques. To apply the concept of value creation.   Description of the activity and instructions   Harriet Knox, Ralph Patton, and Marcia Diamond work for a family physician, Dr. Gwen Conrad, who is in private practice. Dr. Conrad is knowledgeable about office management practices and has segregate the cash receipt duties as follows.  Knox opens the mail and prepares a triplicate list of money received.  She sends one copy of the list to Patton, the cashier, who deposits the receipts daily in the bank.  Diamond, the recordkeeper, receives a copy of the list and posts payments…