Unaware of Data Analysis Tools Available to the Internal Auditors,a

question 39

Multiple Choice

Unaware of data analysis tools available to the internal auditors,a store employee frequently processes cash returns without a receipt for $99,which is just below the amount requiring manager approval of $100.An analysis using which of the following would likely (and quickly) identify the employee's fraudulent behavior?

• A) Leading digits hypothesis
• B) Moore's law
• C) Benford's law
• D) Clustering

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Definitions:

Ratio

The expression of a financial statement item or set of items as a percentage of another financial statement item in order to measure an important economic relationship as a single number.

Solvency

The ability of an entity to meet its long-term financial commitments and debts as they come due.

Liquidity

A measure of how quickly and easily an asset can be converted into cash without significantly affecting its price.

Profitability

A measure of the efficiency and success of a business in generating profits from its operations over a period of time.