A Type of Financial Statement Fraud That Is Accomplished by Shipping

question 26

Multiple Choice

A type of financial statement fraud that is accomplished by shipping more to customers than they ordered, with the expectation that they may return some or all of it is called:

• A)fictitious sales.
• B)earnings quality.
• C)channel stuffing.
• D)improper expense recognition.

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Definitions:

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