Forensic Accounting Midterm Exam
Questions and Accurate Answers
What are the 4 legal elements of fraud? - ✔✔1. A material false statement
2. Knowledge statement was false when communicated
3. Reliance on false statement by victim
4. Financial loss
What is the difference between fraud and attempted fraud? - ✔✔Financial loss
What are the 3 pieces of the fraud triangle? - ✔✔1. perceived opportunity
2. perceived pressure
3. rationalization
What does ACFE stand for? - ✔✔Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
What are 6 potential work places for fraud examiners and forensic accountants? - ✔✔1.
Professional services firm
2. Public and private companies
3. Regulatory agencies
4. Government and nonprofits
5. Law enforcement agencies
6. Law firms
True or False: The amount of money you earn (your paycheck) is the best indicator on whether
you will steal from your employer - ✔✔False
Questions and Accurate Answers
What are the 4 legal elements of fraud? - ✔✔1. A material false statement
2. Knowledge statement was false when communicated
3. Reliance on false statement by victim
4. Financial loss
What is the difference between fraud and attempted fraud? - ✔✔Financial loss
What are the 3 pieces of the fraud triangle? - ✔✔1. perceived opportunity
2. perceived pressure
3. rationalization
What does ACFE stand for? - ✔✔Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
What are 6 potential work places for fraud examiners and forensic accountants? - ✔✔1.
Professional services firm
2. Public and private companies
3. Regulatory agencies
4. Government and nonprofits
5. Law enforcement agencies
6. Law firms
True or False: The amount of money you earn (your paycheck) is the best indicator on whether
you will steal from your employer - ✔✔False