FRAUD-MOTIVATING FACTORSResearch has shown that situational pressures and opportunity are factors that contribute to fraudulent behavior. Requireda. Identify two situational pressures in a public company that would increase the likelihood of fraud.b. Identify three opportune moments that would increase the likelihood of fraud.

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Which of the following factors creates an opportunity for fraud to be committed in an organization? a. Management demands financial success. b. Poor internal control. c. Commitments tied to debt covenants. d. Management is aggressive in its application of accounting rules.

Identify at least four different areas where there could be potential accounting fraud in a company. Make sure you elaborate on your reasoning for why accounting fraud could occur as well as the financial implications on the organization.

Ay   In addition to the fraud triangle, what are a couple other tools used to indicate the potential for fraud. Explain them

Define the following terms below:  a. Financial crime b. Fraud triangle c. Money laundering d. Accounting Fraud e. Asset misappropriation f. Consumer fraud g. Data theft h. Tax fraud NB: Answer questions a-h

Fraud experts often say that there are three principal factors that contribute to fraud. Identify and explain each of these factors.

What are the defining characteristics of (a) white-collar crime, (b) employee fraud, (c) embezzlement,(d) larceny, (e) defalcation, (f) management fraud, and (g) errors?

Discuss the motives of why C-Suite executives would commit fraud and how understanding the motive for fraud can assist an auditor in the analysis of financial statements. Determine if government regulations such as SOX and PCAOB are effective in reducing unethical behavior of corporate executives, and if additional organizational controls could be applied to expose and reduce fraud committed by C-Suite executives.

1. How do fraud symptoms help in detecting fraud? 2. Why do internal control weaknesses help detect fraud? 3. What are accounting symptoms? 4. What are analytical symptoms?