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 are under pressure that provides a reason to commit fraud. Circumstances exist that provide an opportunity for a fraud to be carried out. Those involved are able to rationalize committing a fraudulent act. Some individuals possess an attitude, character, or set of ethical values that allow them to knowingly and intentionally commit a dishonest act. Those involved have less than a high-school education. Those involved have no religious affiliations. Those involved are in their first year at the company.

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 are under pressure that provides a reason to commit fraud. Circumstances exist that provide an opportunity for a fraud to be carried out. Those involved are able to rationalize committing a fraudulent act. Some individuals possess an attitude, character, or set of ethical values that allow them to knowingly and intentionally commit a dishonest act. Those involved have less than a high-school education. Those involved have no religious affiliations. Those involved are in their first year at the company.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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