Chapter 14: Fraud and Error Quiz
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Fraud is an unintentional act involving the use of deception that results in a material misstatement of the financial statements.

False (B)

Misstatements arising from misappropriation of assets and misstatements arising from fraudulent financial reporting are the major types of misstatements.

True (A)

The elements of a fraud triangle include pressure, rationalization, and opportunity.

True (A)

The risk factors that contribute to misappropriation of assets are primarily related to employees' financial difficulties and personal vices.

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The prevention and detection of fraud in a business enterprise is primarily the responsibility of the internal auditors.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Errors in recording sales can include using a wrong piece or wrong quantity, but not recording sales in the wrong period (cutoff errors).

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fraud in sales generally relates to misappropriation of assets, while fraud in cash collections relates to fraudulent financial reporting.

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Frauds in cash collections are typically accomplished by clerks or management-level employees.

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The prevention and detection of fraud in a business enterprise is primarily the responsibility of the internal auditors.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Risk factors that contribute to misappropriation of assets are primarily related to employees' financial difficulties and personal vices.

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Fraud Definition

An act involving deception resulting in financial misstatement.

Types of Misstatements

Major types include misappropriation of assets and fraudulent financial reporting.

Fraud Triangle

Elements include pressure, rationalization, and opportunity.

Risk Factors for Misappropriation

Primarily related to employees' financial difficulties and personal vices.

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Internal Auditors' Role

They are not solely responsible for preventing and detecting fraud.

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Sales Recording Errors

Errors can include wrong pieces or quantities, not just cutoff errors.

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Fraud in Sales vs. Collections

Fraud in sales relates to misappropriation, while cash collections relate to fraudulent reporting.

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Clerks in Cash Collection Fraud

Typically accomplished by clerks or management-level employees.

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