The following are examples of circumstances that may indicate the possibility that the financial statements may contain a material misstatement resulting from fraud, except Group of answer choices Last-minute adjustments that significantly affect financial results or unusual journal entries. Transactions that are recorded in a complete or timely manner or are properly recorded as to amount, accounting period, classification, or entity policy. Unsupported or unauthorized balances or transactions. Tips or complaints to the auditor about alleged fraud.

The following are examples of circumstances that may indicate the possibility that the financial statements may contain a material misstatement resulting from fraud, except Group of answer choices Last-minute adjustments that significantly affect financial results or unusual journal entries. Transactions that are recorded in a complete or timely manner or are properly recorded as to amount, accounting period, classification, or entity policy. Unsupported or unauthorized balances or transactions. Tips or complaints to the auditor about alleged fraud.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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