Bob Taylor, CFE, Is Writing a Report on His Findings

question 17

True/False

Bob Taylor, CFE, is writing a report on his findings from an investigation into an alleged inventory larceny scheme. During his investigation, he was unable to accurately quantify the amount of the loss to the victim company, but he assumes that the loss falls between $100,000 and $200,000. In the report, Bob should report the amount of the loss as $200,000 so that the company can recoup as much money as possible from the perpetrator.

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