The following paragraphs describe fraudulent accounting committed by the company Rite-Aid in 1999. After reading the paragraphs, list the journal entries you think Rite-Aid would have used to do what is described here. You will have to make an educated guess as to what journal entries the company would use to cover up the fraud. In the fourth quarter of FY 1999, Rite Aid prematurely recognized $17 million relating to a litigation settlement with a vendor. Rite Aid should not have recognized this sum in that period because the settlement offer was expressly contingent upon the execution of a formal settlement agreement which did not take place until May 20, 1999. Moreover, the litigation settlement was also contingent upon the execution of a purchasing agreement that was not finalized until May 18, 1999. Both of these contingencies were expressly stated in the February 26, 1999 letter of intent signed by Grass.

Black is a Certified Fraud Examiner for the ABC Company. Green, an employee in the accounting department, steals $40,000 worth of merchandise from the store’s warehoused. If Green’s cas is eventually referred to the police by Black, they will probably charge Green with: A. Breach of contract. B. Breach of fiduciary duty. C. Embezzlement. D. Larceny.

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Kim Company, a CPA firm, conducted an audit for the 2020 financial statements of Erin Corporation. The auditors found that the accounting manager changed the journal entry for estimating bad debt expense to a smaller number to hide the poor results from extending credit to high risk customers. This made income materially higher than it otherwise would have been. This is an example of: Embezzlement Employee fraud Larceny Management fraud O None of the above

In prior periods, Globo Gym Services used the direct write off method to account for bad debts. Globo Gym Services historically had a stable client base and management did not continue to service clients who did not pay invoices due. Complete the following: (a) Describe the direct write off method of accounting for bad debts. (b) Explain with reference to one qualitative characteristic why the direct write off method was deemed appropriate prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and why it is unlikely to be appropriate since the pandemic. Clearly label each part of your answer related to parts a and b above.

21)Granny Apples has worked for Bubba Inc. for 20 years without taking a vacation. An internal control feature that would address this situation would be   a)human resource controls.       b)physical controls.  c)documentation procedures.   d)establishment of responsibility.   25)Receivables are a)always the result of revenue recognition. b)shown on the income statement. c)one of the most liquid assets and thus are always considered  current assets. d)claims that are expected to be collected in cash.   28)Which of the following expressions is incorrect? a)Net income + Operating expenses = Gross profit b)Gross profit - Operating expenses = Net income c)Operating expenses - Cost of goods sold = Gross profit d)Sales revenue - Cost of goods sold - Operating expenses = Net income

Washington Mutual, was a US Bank which went bankrupt at the end of 2008 due to a number of risk management issues. Read the case noted in the link below and answer the following questions:   https://www.thebalancemoney.com/washington-mutual-how-wamu-went-bankrupt-3305620 a. Discuss in a paragraph format the importance of an internal risk assessment and auditing process in relation to this case.

Carico Ltd, a manufacturer of construction blocks, operates with a fiscal year-end of June 30th, 2021. With a trading history spanning over 25 years, Carico caters to a diverse range of customers, including both large and small hardware stores nationwide. The company's operations encompass a manufacturing plant, five warehouses, and a central head office. Following the manufacturing process, the blocks are stored in one of the warehouses until they are dispatched to customers. It is important to note that Carico currently does not possess an internal audit department. The following is a reflection of the sales system: • • Each customer is assigned a distinct customer account number, which is utilized to input sales orders upon receiving written requests from customers. The responsibility of entering orders lies with an order clerk, and the system performs an automated verification to ensure product availability and prevent the customer from exceeding their credit limit. maintains a New…

Mark Buffalo works for a mid-size accounting firm in Boston.  One day he overhears a colleague talking to a friend on his cellphone.  Mark gasps when he realizes the colleague is sharing one of their client's confidential information, likely as an insider trading tip.  As a member of the AICPA, Mark is required to report this discreditable act to the Boston chapter of the AICPA. Select one: True False