Types of Fraud That May Occur in the Payroll Function

question 49

Multiple Choice

Types of fraud that may occur in the payroll function includes all of the following, except:

• A)Overstated hours
• B)Incorrectly computed tax withholdings
• C)False claims of sick leave
• D)Pay claims made by ghost employees

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Definitions:

Standard Number

A benchmark or specific figure considered normal or expected under standard conditions in accounting and manufacturing.

Machine-Hours

An operational metric indicating the total hours a piece of machinery is utilized during a specified timeframe, frequently used for costing and efficiency calculations.

July Production

The volume or quantity of goods and services produced by a company during the month of July.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between actual and expected (or budgeted) variable overhead costs based on the actual level of production or activity.