Most Frauds Span Multiple Fiscal Periods, with the Average Fraud

question 45

Multiple Choice

Most frauds span multiple fiscal periods, with the average fraud time being approximately:

• A) Two quarters.
• B) Two years.
• C) Three years.
• D) Five years.

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Definitions:

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Chief Financial Officer

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Static DCF Analysis

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