Why Is There So Little Attention Given to Reporting on Corporate

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is there so little attention given to reporting on corporate crimes?

• A) Corporate crime is less frequent than traditional crime.
• B) The public already believes that corporate crime is rampant.
• C) Corporate crime is not as sensational as other types of crime.
• D) The public has no interest in corporate crime.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocated portion of the cost of a fixed asset, charged as an expense over its useful life.

Interest Expense

The expenses an entity faces for borrowing money.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered and should not affect current and future business decisions.

Erosion Costs

Costs incurred when a new project or product negatively impacts the sales and profits of existing products or services.