Fraud risk factors are events or conditions that indicate which of the following? An opportunity to carry out fraud An attitude or rationalization that justifies a fraudulent action. An incentive or pressure to perpetrate fraud. All of the answers provided.

Fraud risk factors are events or conditions that indicate which of the following? An opportunity to carry out fraud An attitude or rationalization that justifies a fraudulent action. An incentive or pressure to perpetrate fraud. All of the answers provided.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

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Chapter2: The Auditor’s Responsibilities Regarding Fraud And Mechanisms To Address Fraud: Regulation And Corporate Governance

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Fraud risk factors are events or conditions that indicate which of the following?

		An opportunity to carry out fraud
		An attitude or rationalization that justifies a fraudulent action.
		An incentive or pressure to perpetrate fraud.
		All of the answers provided.

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