You are a, CFE, you were approached by at Stars and Supply Co. to conduct an investigation into possible fraud in the companies accounts receivable.

John a regular costumer had lunched several complainants about his account balance.

Alex an accounts receivable employee has lost a big amount of funds due to the financial market crisis

Marta an employee in the accounts receivable department although hard working was not promoted while others in the same positions received a promotion

Lili a clerk in the accounts receivable department lives beyond his means and recently purchased a BMW 780

All employees have access to cash and records

Marta is single mother with a son who is sick and need expensive medical care

You started to review the information you were given you discovered the flowing:

There are several complaints regarding costumer balances

Amounts of write offs are higher than normal in similar companies

Required

1. is there predication to start an investigation, Explain why

2. Apply the fraud investigation theory to the case

The following hints could be helpful

A. Documents you need

B. Fraud triangle

C. Interviewing order

Explain your steps in 2 above

3. What is your conclusion

a. What is the fraud scheme if any

b. Who do you thing committed it

c. What is your advice to the company