An Auditor Noticed That Company B Had an Exorbitant Increase

question 20

Multiple Choice

An auditor noticed that Company B had an exorbitant increase in sales and drastic decreases in its inventory and accounts receivables. This statement symbolizes which fraud symptom?

• A) Accounting anomaly
• B) Internal control weakness
• C) Analytical anomaly
• D) Unusual behavior

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