The availability of suitable targets, absence of capable guardians, and presence of motivated offenders are the three most important elements that influence crime according to which of the following criminological theories?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the organization's board of directors?
Which of the following is TRUE regarding prosecutions of white-collar criminals?
Maria conducted a fraud examination that led to a valid confession of guilt from Rita. In Maria's verbal report to her superiors, she stated that, in her opinion. "Rita is guilty of embezzlement." Maria has just violated the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics.
Which of the following Is NOT Included In Ihe five fraud risk management principles described In Fraud Risk Management Guide, a joint publication by COSO and the ACFE?
Gray, an independent Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), was hired by Green, president of the ABC Corporation, to investigate allegations that one of ABC's employees is taking kickbacks. During the investigation. Gray teams that Green is involved in an unrelated fraud. Under the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics. Gray should:
While, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). was hired to conduct a fraud examination She did not find fraud, but. In White's opinion, there were several internal control deficiencies that, if not remediated, could facilitate the occurrence of fraud Under the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics. White may include her opinion on the controls in her report to management.
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) defines____________ as "a process, effected by an entity's board of directors, management, and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives relating to operations, reporting, and compliance."
Susannah Is conducting an external audit of a company In a jurisdiction that is subject to International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). While undertaking her audit procedures, she discovers evidence that senior management has been fraudulently manipulating the financial statements. Which of the following is Susannah's BEST response to these findings?
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding an organization's fraud risk management program?
Employee support programs are a fraud prevention mechanism that addresses which leg of the Fraud Triangle
Which of the following is a best practice to ensure a successful fraud reporting program?
Smith, a retail sales manager, wants to decrease the level of cash register over-and-short discrepancies among his sales team. According to behaviorist theories, which of the following options would be the MOST EFFECTIVE way for Smith to encourage his team members to keep their cash drawers in balance?
Which of the following is FALSE regarding a fraud risk assessment?
Effectively documenting and communicating organizational hierarchies, including the proper flow of information, can be a helpful tool in preventing fraud.
XYZ, Inc. Is a specialty retailer of high-end ergonomic office furniture. The company receives a very large order from ABC Company, a new customer in a different country that wants to pay on credit. Which of the following is MOST ACCURATE regarding the due diligence procedures XYZ should perform on ABC before proceeding with this transaction?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding how fraud examiners should exercise professional skepticism during a fraud examination engagement?
According to the results of behavioral studies, such as those conducted by B. F. Skinner, application of punishment to undesired behavior typically results in which of the following?
A government auditor is conducting a financial statement audit of a public-sector entity in accordance with the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI). Which of the following is TRUE regarding the auditor's consideration of fraud during this engagement?
Which of the following is FALSE regarding an organization's anti-fraud policy?
According to Steve Albrecht's research,______is the most common personal characteristic motivating fraudsters, and ________ is the most common organization-environment factor motivating fraudsters.