Fraud Consideration by Auditors John Beasley Is Interviewing with Public

question 52

Essay

Fraud consideration by auditors John Beasley is interviewing with public audit firms to become an auditor.John does not believe that fraud is a "big deal" in client organizations and argues that most individuals in management of companies are "honest people." He believes that auditors are becoming too cynical. Describe your response to John's attitude and discuss the major types of fraud that occur in companies.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents a company's financial position at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents the estimated amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected.

Aging of Accounts Receivable

A method used to estimate the collectability of accounts receivable by categorizing them according to the length of time an invoice has been outstanding.

Credit Sales

Credit Sales are transactions in which goods or services are provided to customers with the understanding that payment will be made at a later date.