Which of the Following Situations Is Least Likely to Initiate

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is least likely to initiate a forensic accounting engagement?

• A) Where management suspects a fraud is occurring within the organization.
• B) Where strong internal controls exist.
• C) Where an auditor recommends a separate forensic engagement due to hints of fraud uncovered during an audit.
• D) Where auditors deem there are situations of heightened fraud risk.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental distress felt when possessing multiple contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Milgram Obedience Studies

A series of experiments that demonstrated a high level of obedience to authority figures, leading participants to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving others by hiding or distorting the truth.

Yale University

A prestigious private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut, known for its excellent academic programs and research opportunities.