Types of Fraud and Internal Control in Organizations

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What is the responsibility of the internal audit staff?

Review internal control systems

Why is it important for financial reports to be supported by legal documents and proofs?

To make the financial reports reliable and acceptable

What is the role of the independent auditor in a company?

Examine financial records and transactions

Why should assets be adequately validated and accounted for?

To safeguard against misuse or theft

What do senior management personnel in a company typically oversee?

Participating in daily supervision and planning

What is the primary responsibility of the financial management team?

Establishing safeguards for assets

What is a common method through which employees commit fraud by transferring funds to their own bank account?

Abusing authorization codes to transfer funds

Which type of assets are susceptible to theft due to their high resale value and lack of secure attachment?

Fixed assets

In what situation might an employee use false receipts to claim additional expenses?

To charge extra expenses in expense reports

What fraudulent activity involves employees not reimbursing the company for used supplies and inventory?

Nonpayment of employee advances

Which indicator of high-level fraud involves creating an overly complicated organization structure?

Creating complex organization structures

How can employees misuse their authorization codes for fraudulent activities?

Transferring funds to their bank account

What is a common fraudulent scheme mentioned in the text?

Collusion with suppliers to inflate costs in exchange for kickbacks

What is the primary responsibility of the Board of Directors mentioned in the text?

Providing oversight and giving directives to management

What makes it difficult to trace or track transactions in the scenario described?

Numerous interlocked departments and organizations

What might happen if a management team solely focuses on meeting profit goals?

Creation of biases and manipulations in financial reporting

What is a consequence of employees taking advantage of authorization systems according to the text?

Difficulties in managing and tracking transactions

How can fraud involving inflated costs be prevented within a company?

Implementing strong internal controls and monitoring mechanisms

What is a potential consequence of a management team using loose interpretations of accounting rules and manipulating revenue?

Risk of large-scale fraud

What is a characteristic of a company being run by one dominant individual with full control and authority?

Risk of misuse of power for personal gain

What might be a reason why management prefers excessive decentralization?

Minimized control from the headquarters

What could be a consequence of high management turnover within a company?

Disruption in operations and decision-making

Why might customers or suppliers sue a company according to the text?

As a result of payment issues or incomplete services

What is the potential impact on a company's image and reputation if it is entangled in lawsuits with customers or suppliers?

Negative effects on reputation and image

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Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart

What is the main goal of a Privacy Impact Analysis/Assessment (PIA)?

To avoid privacy issues associated with collecting, maintaining, and distributing PII

Which type of fraud involves using fabricated credentials not associated with a real person?

Synthetic identity fraud

What is the purpose of limiting outgoing connections for business purposes?

To protect information assets from unauthorized access

Why do most people using one password everywhere pose a security risk?

It exposes all accounts if one password is compromised

What is the objective of a strategy in the context provided?

To achieve a specific goal through an action plan

Explore different types of fraud like inflated costs arrangements with suppliers and theft of cash and investments within organizations. Learn about the role of the board of directors in possessing sound knowledge and providing directives for effective internal control.

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