Fraud Examination
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337619677
Author: Albrecht, W. Steve, Chad O., Conan C., Zimbelman, Mark F.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 1, Problem 11SC
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To determine
To determine the consequences of fraud committed by Cesar.
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To determine
To determine the reasons why Cesar shall be prosecuted.
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1. Who are the relevant facts?
2. What Are the Ethical Issues?
3. Who Are the Primary Stakeholders?
4. What Are the Possible Alternatives?
5. What Are the Ethics of the Altermatives?
6. What Are the Practical Constraints?
7. What Actions Should Be Taken?
Boxes-and-Stuff, a box-packing and mailing company in a small town along the Gulf Coast, lost a key employee last month when its accounting manager was fired for embezzling company money. Now, the owners of Boxes-and-Stuff, Jerome and Natalia, need to find another accounting manager fast. But as they hurry to fill the position, they don't want to select a dishonest or incompetent employee. They need to be cautious. Fortunately, the police chief found the embezzled funds in a bank account set up by the former employee and authorized the return of the money. This means that Boxes-and-Stuff will not lose the embezzled amount, after all. However, Jerome and Natalia are already thinking of ways to protect their company from other risks. They want to be prepared for risky situations in the future. Questions: 1. Which risks do you think Boxes-and-Stuff might face?
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Fraud Examination
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