When Independent Businessmen in Cressey's Study Converted Deposits That Had

question 31

Multiple Choice

When independent businessmen in Cressey's study converted deposits that had been entrusted to them, they explained it as:

• A) borrowing.
• B) the funds were really theirs, so you can't steal from yourself.
• C) everyone does it.
• D) All of the above.

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