Which of the Following Factors Is the Most Significant Contributor

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is the most significant contributor to fraud risk?

• A) poor internal controls
• B) poor physical security
• C) poor ethical culture
• D) poor hiring practices

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Definitions:

FICA Social Security Tax

A United States federal tax required to be withheld from an employee's paycheck to fund the Social Security program, which provides benefits for retirees, the disabled, and children of deceased workers.

FICA Medicare Tax

A federal payroll tax that is part of FICA, specifically designated to fund the Medicare program, which provides health insurance to elderly and disabled Americans.

Unemployment Tax Rates

Unemployment tax rates are percentages that employers must pay to state and federal agencies, based on the number of their employees, to fund unemployment insurance benefits.

Payroll Taxes Expense

Taxes that an employer incurs based on the wages and salaries of employees, including social security, medicare, and unemployment taxes.