Prevention of Fraud Refers to _______

question 77

Multiple Choice

Prevention of fraud refers to _______.

• A)the use of controls and procedures aimed at avoiding a fraud
• B)the use of controls and procedures aimed at uncovering a fraud should one occur
• C)auditors who assess fraud risk factors
• D)incentives to commit fraud

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for a price higher than the fair value of its net identifiable assets.

Consolidation Approach

A method in accounting where the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries are presented as one.

Parent-Company Method

A method of accounting wherein investments in subsidiaries are shown at cost or at fair value within the parent company's financial statements.

Ownership Risk

The risk of loss in value or return on investment due to changes in ownership structure or disputes over property rights.