When auditing with “fraud awareness,” auditors should especially notice and reviewemployee activities under which of these conditions?a. The company always estimates the inventory but never takes a complete physical count.b. The petty cash box is always locked in the desk of the custodian.c. Management has published a company code of ethics and sends frequent communicationnewsletters about it.d. The board of directors reviews and approves all investment transactions

When auditing with “fraud awareness,” auditors should especially notice and reviewemployee activities under which of these conditions?a. The company always estimates the inventory but never takes a complete physical count.b. The petty cash box is always locked in the desk of the custodian.c. Management has published a company code of ethics and sends frequent communicationnewsletters about it.d. The board of directors reviews and approves all investment transactions

Contemporary Auditing

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337650380

Author:KNAPP

Publisher:KNAPP

Chapter2: Audits Of High-risk Accounts

Section2.7: Bankrate, Inc.

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When auditing with “fraud awareness,” auditors should especially notice and follow up employee activities under which of these conditions?a. The company always estimates the inventory but never takes a complete physical count.b. The petty cash box is always locked in the desk of the custodian.c. Management has published a company code of ethics and sends frequent communication newsletters about it.d. The board of directors reviews and approves all investment transactions.
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