Define
the Fraud Triangle and then discuss which of the three most common
factors - opportunity, rationalization and financial need - are
most responsible for causing executives, managers, and other
employees to commit occupational fraud
Which of these is most related to "incentives or pressures" in
the fraud triangle?management generally sets realistic forecasts and budgetsmanagement is under strong pressure to meet debt covenantsthe company has a high turnover of information technology
staffthe financial statements include estimates that involve
significant judgement
Worldcom accounting fraud case. Identify how each element of the
fraud triangle was present in the fraud. In addition, discuss
internal controls that could have been in place to prevent the
fraud from occurring.
1- Research a company who committed financial reporting fraud.
What element of the fraud triangle was most relevant to the
reported fraud?
2- Research an accounting firm who was sued and found guilty of
either audit failure, breach of contract or negligence. Please
include the outcomes of the lawsuit. Choose an accounting firm
which has not been previously researched by your peers.
1. For each scenario below, indicate which element of the fraud
triangle is present. (incentives/pressures, opportunities, or
attitudes/rationalization.)
a) Large amounts of cash are on hand.
b) Management failed to correct ICFR deficiencies in a
timely manner.
c) The organizational structure is complex and lines or
authority are unclear.
d) Future employee layoffs are expected.
e) Employee behavior suggests dissatisfaction with the
company.
f) Restrictions on the auditor limit access to
evidence.
g) Management attempts to influence the scope of...
The “Fraud Triangle” models the interplay between the three
conditions that lead to fraud: (a) incentives/ pressures; (b)
opportunities and (c) attitudes/ rationalisations. Use Appendix 1
of ASA 240 to classify the following examples of risk factors
relating to misstatements arising from fraudulent financial
reporting as an example of either: incentives/ pressures;
opportunities or attitudes/ rationalisations.
Note: In answering this question please write
the letter that denotes the statement followed by either incentive/
pressure; opportunity/; or attitude/ rationalisation
A. Management...
In this unit, you have been introduced to the most commonly used
fraud theory (Fraud Triangle Theory) created by Donald R. Cressey
in 1950 while he was working on his doctoral thesis. Select one of
the elements. Why do you find this element intriguing? Do you think
these elements are relevant in today’s society? Why do you think
fraud still exists even after the scandals of Enron and
WorldCom?