With Liability Fraud, Which Is Most Likely to Occur

question 4

Multiple Choice

With liability fraud, which is most likely to occur?

• A) Liabilities will be overstated
• B) Interest expense will increase
• C) Items will be expensed rather than capitalized
• D) Net income will be understated
• E) Balances in general that relate to this fraud will tend to be low

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