Determine whether there is a likelihood of fraudulent income based on the review of information you were able to obtain from your Internet search. If there is a likelihood of fraudulent income, calculate the amount. (Hint: calculate potential income from unknown sources based on the unexplained increase/decrease in Jaleesa's assets and liabilities.) You must show how you calculated the amount.

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Assume you are the lead forensic investigator for a potential fraud case at AJB, Inc. After searching public records and other Internet sources, you accumulate the following financial information for the suspected fraud perpetrator, Jaleesa P. Crimin.

 

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Assets:

 

 

 

Residence #1

$243,000

$243,000

$243,000

Residence #2

 

 

138,000

Stocks and bonds

15,000

30,000

57,000

Automobiles

27,000

52,500

52,500

Boat

 

34,500

34,500

CD

12,000

42,000

81,000

Cash

5,670

12,150

29,160

Liabilities:

 

 

 

Mortgage balance #1

136,080

68,040

16,200

Mortgage balance #2

 

 

138,000

Auto loans

18,000

57,000

 

Boat loan

 

34,500

9,000

Income:

 

 

 

Salary

 

78,750

82,650

Interest/other

 

8,730

17,790

Expenses:

 

 

 

Mortgage payments

 

24,300

42,120

Auto loan payments

 

9,720

9,720

Boat loan payments

 

5,670

8,100

Other living expenses

 

35,640

42,060

  1. Determine whether there is a likelihood of fraudulent income based on the review of information you were able to obtain from your Internet search. If there is a likelihood of fraudulent income, calculate the amount. (Hint: calculate potential income from unknown sources based on the unexplained increase/decrease in Jaleesa's assets and liabilities.) You must show how you calculated the amount.
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