A Government Accountant Suspects Someone Within the Government Is Embezzling

question 21

Multiple Choice

A government accountant suspects someone within the government is embezzling cash.Which of the following statements is most true?

• A)The government would not pass a compliance audit.
• B)An investigative audit will confirm the accountant's suspicion.
• C)Both the government would not pass a compliance audit and an investigative audit will confirm the accountant's suspicion are true.
• D)Neither the government would not pass a compliance audit nor an investigative audit will confirm the accountant's suspicion is true.

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