The First and Primary Objective in a Fraud Investigation Is

question 46

True/False

The first and primary objective in a fraud investigation is to punish the fraudster.

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Definitions:

Loans

Money borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest.

Open Market

An economic system with few barriers to free market activity where prices for goods and services are determined by supply and demand.

Excess Reserves

Excess funds maintained by a bank or financial institution above the minimum levels mandated by regulatory authorities, creditors, or the institution's internal regulations.

Securities

Financial instruments that represent an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (stock), a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.