CFE Book questions Flashcards

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What does Embezzlement mean?

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The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

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What does Skimming mean?

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Stealing cash from an organization before it is recorded on the books.

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What does Fraudulent disbursements mean?

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Making unauthorized payments or issuing checks to fractions vendors.

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What does corruption mean?

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Top of fraud involves the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Bribery , extortion and conflicts of interest.

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What is considered Bribery?

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What is considered Extortion?

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What is considered conflicts of interest?

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What is financial statement fraud ofter perpetrated by?

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What is a Fraudulent red flag?

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What is early detection and prevention?

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what is considered Unusual accounting practices? and would this be a red flag Yes or No and explain why?

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What is a weak internal controls mean: ? Would this be considered a RED FLAG? YES or NO and explain why?

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What does it mean by pressure to meet financial targets? Would this be considered a RED FLAG? Yes or No and explain Why?

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What does domination management mean? Would this be considered a RED FLAG ? Yes or No and explain why?

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How do you prevent financial statement fraud ? Would it include implement strong internal controls, promote a culture of ethical behavior and encourage whistle blowing , regular audits and independent reviews of financial statements help detect and deter fraud. YES or NO

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Yes - Implement strong internal controls, promote a culture of ethical behavior and encourage whistle blowing , regular audits and independent reviews of financial statements help detect and deter fraud.

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What is assist misappropriation schemes?

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What forms are (3) common assist misappropriation schemes?Can it involve Theft or Misuse of an organization’s assets? Yes or No

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Yes - Embezzlement , Skimming, fraudulent disbursements

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What does it require detecting asset misappropriation? Regular inventory checks, implementing internal controls , segregation of duties and mandatory vacations can help prevent these schemes. YES or NO

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Yes all- Careful monitory of financial transactions and regular inventory checks, implementing internal controls , segregation of duties and mandatory vacations can help prevent theses schemes.