Which of these statements is false according to auditing standards? a. A high degree of competition accompanied
Question:
Which of these statements is false according to auditing standards?
a. A high degree of competition accompanied by declining margins would be an example of an opportunity for fraudulent financial reporting.
b. Personal guarantees of debt of a company that are significant to one's personal net worth are an example of a pressure/incentive for fraudulent financial reporting.
c. A heavy concentration of one's wealth in a particular company would be an example of a rationalization condition for fraudulent financial reporting.
d. An excessive interest by management in maintaining a company's stock price is an example of rationalization for fraudulent financial reporting.
e. An anticipated future layoff would be an example of one incentive to misappropriate assets.
f. A large amount of cash on hand would be an example of a rationalization to misappropriate assets.
g. Inadequate internal controls are an example of an opportunity to misappropriate assets.
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Forensic And Investigative Accounting
ISBN: 9780808021438
4th Edition
Authors: Larry Crumbley, Lester E. Heitger, G. Stevenson Smith