John Ambre Has Just Accepted a Forensic Investigative Engagement

question 11

Multiple Choice

John Ambre has just accepted a forensic investigative engagement.Which of the following should be the first step to be taken by John?

• A) Create a fraud hypothesis.
• B) Confirm the reasonableness of the suspicions of fraud.
• C) Conduct interviews and gather relevant data and evidence.
• D) Test and refine the fraud hypothesis via financial statements analysis.

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