The Employee Most Likely to Be Involved in a "Kickback

question 24

Multiple Choice

The employee most likely to be involved in a "kickback" scheme is the:

• A) purchasing agent.
• B) accounts payable clerk.
• C) authorized check signer.
• D) petty cash custodian.
• E) accounts receivable clerk.

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