Three people work at a Real Estate Title Firm, called Benchmark, the firm closes deals on new houses. They get checks as down payments/escrow from the buyers of the homes. They get checks from the banks as reimbursement items on the HUD statement. All three can write and sign checks and its not uncommon for them to have each other write the checks out for each other, so they can close out deals. They all also make deposits of the weekly receipts. Benchmark, the owner is not involved. Your suspects: Funds are missing in excess of $100,000. You, as the Certified Fraud Examiner/CPA, have to figure out who took the funds, what records you need, how you will explain the crime and how they did it. Funds are missing in excess of $100,000. You, as the Certified Fraud Examiner/CPA, have to figure out who took the funds, what records you need, how you will explain the crime and how they did it!!!!

Kathy:

48 YOA/ 3 years with the Company/ Makes $78,000 annually

Bookkeeper for Benchmark/has access to all records

Drives a four year old Lexus/has new home

Two kids in College-FAU

Can sign checks/ make deposits/ make ledger entries

Goes out on the weekend/ quiet/ keeps to herself

Cassandra:

49 YOA/ 3 years with the Company/ Make $98,000 annually

Real Estate Agent/ Closer-Closes deals on new purchases

Married-two children in High School

Purchased her home 15 years ago

Drives a five year old Mercedes

Can sign and write checks/ has access to all records

Cannot make ledger entries

Goes out three times a week and every weekend

Joe:

49 YOA/ 3 years with the Company/ Makes $98,000 annually

Real Estate Agent/Closer-Closes deals on new purchases

Single/Enjoys the night life/ goes out whenever he wants

Drives a four year old Corvette

Purchased his home 15 years ago

Can sign and write checks. Has access to all records

Cannot make ledger entries